New Victorian build - The Undertakers (Update 17/7 - p.8)

[Thunderchicken]

I've got a long list of buildings I need to build but this one has gone to the top as it's ideal for some new methods I've been wanting to try. It's going to be an undertakers and a town house adjoining each other with a large yard to the rear.

I get PM's from time to time asking me how I put my builds together so I thought for this one I'll go into much more detail with many more WIP pictures than I usually post. The aim is to cover all stages of the build.

It wont be a quick build, as I said I'm wanting to try some new things out; some might work and some might not. I'm also about to start a build for another LAFer so I will be sharing my attention between the two.

Right! In the beginning...........

First of all I drawn up a plan of the build to see if the dimensions and measurements work and to see if it scales well with my other buildings. Nothing fancy I hasten to add! This is just the front but I also draw up similar plans for all sides of the building along with an overall plan of the layout:




Once I'm happy with the plan the fun starts. At the moment I'm using 3mm foamed PVC for my builds. I use 3mm as it's thick enough not to warp and is easy to cut with a sharp blade:

 


I transfer the plan of the build onto the PVC (told you it's going to be a detailed WIP ):




And then start cutting:




Once I'm happy with the frame I then add the embossed styrene sheets with the brickwork of choice. I just lay the building frame over the brickwork sheet and draw the outline of the structure, doors and windows etc before cutting it to size and hey presto it's a perfect fit (I'm not very scientific with my methods):




As you can see from the pic above I'm going for a mix of stone/brickwork on the frontage. Something vaguely like this:



Anyway, that's all for now. Next to do is add the windows (which for some reason is always a pain in the arse for me), add the lintels and start work on the shop front. Hopefully will have an update soon.


  

[Mason]

Oh, yes!
A full tutorial.
 

You do realise that this may be a mistake as you may just look mortal if you go ahead with this.....?
 

[Thunderchicken]

Oh, yes!
A full tutorial.
 

You do realise that this may be a mistake as you may just look mortal if you go ahead with this.....?
 

 

I even cry when I get paper cuts. 

[Elk101]

You make it look so easy! Your buildings are bloody marvelous (I think I may have told you that several times though!). Have you found a reasonable source for foamed PVC?
Cheers, Steve

[Mason]

I even cry when I get paper cuts. 

If you cry with a paper cut, think what Bibbles must do when the LASER slips!
 

[Malamute]

A master class by Cheeks. We are truly blessed. 

[OSHIROmodels]

Bollocks to the tutorial, just show us the finished goodies 

cheers

James

[Mason]

Bollocks to the tutorial, just show us the finished goodies 

Such finesse!
 

[snitcythedog]

Bollocks to the tutorial, just show us the finished goodies 

I always like the subtle suggestions!  Looking forward to seeing this completed.
Snitchy sends.

[Silent Invader]

I know I'm going to really enjoy this 

[Andym]

Oh goodie! I'm looking forward to this!

[Thunderchicken]

Thanks chaps 

I've just realised that showing my building methods in depth will reveal the cack handed way I go about it. Will be a good lesson on how to cut corners too 

I'm no expert so if anyone has any suggestions on how I can improve any of my methods I'm all ears.

Steve, Antenociti's is still the cheapest source I can find without having to buy bulk. Saying  that I'm seriously thinking about setting up a website to sell building materials specific to this period, I source my stuff from about twenty different suppliers so a one stop shop would do nicely. Not exactly a money making exercise, more an aid to other builders.
   

[The Dozing Dragon]

Sounds good to me. Looking forward to watching this build.

[Eric the Shed]

This is great - if it is half as good as the rest of the stuff you had on Blam it will be amazing 

[War In 15MM]

Your work makes my day.  Richard