Building the Harem - North African Architecture - Exotic Locations

[Dr Mathias]

Thanks guys

Whats your source for the trees bud?

I found them on eBay, from a Chinese seller. I've tried making my own and it's just not worth the effort. It was a couple years back so I'm not quite sure on the source.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/250817934594?nav=SEARCH

That looks like the tall thin ones but I'm pretty sure I didn't pay that much.

I sprayed them with a tan Krylon Fusion, mostly from below and on the trunk, to help with adhesion. I glued the fronds on with two part epoxy, and scattered a bit of brown static grass over the glue before it set. That helps make the tree look a little more natural. Then a light airbrush of brown on the stem and a dark green from below. Slight dry brush on the stem to pick out a bit of texture.

[Golgotha]

What is the source for the harem girls? Love the blue pattern detailing. 

[Dr Mathias]

What is the source for the harem girls? Love the blue pattern detailing. 

All five are Hasslefree- they have added a few more concubines/harem girls since I did that project.

http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?category=fantasy-%26%0D%0Asteampunk~fantasy-humans

[Dr Mathias]

I started 'Phase 3' of the North African terrain project, the market. I built some tables this morning, and after staining I'll add a variety of goods, foodstuffs, and trinkets. I'm trying to decide if I want a bazaar building (or two) with stalls integrated. 



The Eureka market sets are all painted and showed up in previous LPLs. I also have (still to be done) a Eureka contemporary African set, much of which will work for this setting. Hirst molds provided a bunch of small items like bowls, bottles, and assorted bric a brac.

I also finished out my mud brick buildings.

[von Lucky]

Coming along nicely.

[Furt]

This is all very excellent! 

Some how missed the earlier updates for this.

Those merlons are exactly what I need to finish some walls of my own - I'm assuming they were part of the German kits?.

[Dr Mathias]

Those merlons are exactly what I need to finish some walls of my own - I'm assuming they were part of the German kits?.

Yes, they did. Each building had a set. Modelbau might sell them separate if you inquire.

It might be more cost effective for you to find someone in you part of the world to laser cut some out of mdf, or resort to gator foam or Sintra and a jeweler's saw, although that would take some time.

[Mason]

Coming along nicely.

And some!
 

Looking forward to seeing the market stalls progress.
 

[OSHIROmodels]

Those mud brick hits really capture the feel 

cheers

James

[gamer Mac]

Love the detail on the stalls build

[Dr Mathias]

Finally got around to taking pics of the finished stalls, since I used them in my LPL Round 9 entry.









I also purchased a few things from Ironheart Artisans- some market carts and tables, balconies, and some gazebo/screens. They look like they'll fit perfectly with the Modelbau balconies. I haven't attached them yet.





Some notes on items used are on my blog. More pictures after the LPL round closes...

[Mason]

Looking forward to more info as there is some wonderful stuff on display here.
Very inspiring.
 

[OSHIROmodels]

A great collection of 'bits' 

cheers

James

[rumacara]

Indeed, very inspiring thread.
Keep it coming.

[Furt]

All these little details look amazing! 

I love the spice drawers and the bread in particular.

Have wanted some of those balconies for some time, but I can't find them as a separate item on the Ironheart Artisans site. Did you buy them as part of a kit Dr Mathias?