The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)

[dampfpanzerwagon]

Here is a little teaser.....



Tony

[dampfpanzerwagon]

The first design sketches. For further details you can check out my Blog post at this link;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-first-update.html

Happy Modelling.

Tony

[Eric the Shed]

I think I should just pack up...this looks fab

[Admiral Benbow]

Interesting plan, nice start.

[Duke Donald]

What a beautiful drawing; this is looking very promising!

[Elk101]

Lovely sketches Tony.

[dampfpanzerwagon]

The construction begins.....



More details can be found on my Blog at;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-part-three.html

Tony

[dampfpanzerwagon]

The construction continues.....



I have now clad the corrugated cardboard core with thinned cardboard and cut out both the horseshoe door and the window.

For more information go to this link http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-part-four.html

Tony

[Eric the Shed]

Great size...and cladding seems to be popular although I suspect mine will be somewhat more expensive

I like where this is going...

[beefcake]

Looking good. Interesting entranceway to the forge but very fitting!

[dampfpanzerwagon]

Looking good. Interesting entranceway to the forge but very fitting!

I agree. I think the quirky entranceway was what appealed to me most about this model forge. Although I know of other forges/barns that have horseshoe entrances. It seams this was quite common.

Tony

[snitcythedog]

How often do your sketches match your buildings?  The reason I ask is that mine always seem to organically grow so they very rarely match my concept art.  Mine always get messier and more lived in. 
Snitchy sends.

[dampfpanzerwagon]

I would say that my sketches are usually for guidance. Like you my buildings grow organically, a bit like this project, I have already lengthened the building and started to work on a lighted furnace using a battery operated Tea Light.

I am also used to working to very strict commissions - where the details has to be very exact, (for example if building a master for resin casting) but when I build for myself, its just for fun.

I have kept most (if not all) of my sketches, they are rolled up in a cardboard tube in the attic!

If you are interested both of my books Building Wargame Terrain and More Wargame Terrain include sketches.

Regards and good luck with your Aerosled. I think it looks awesome.

Tony

[snitcythedog]

If you are interested both of my books Building Wargame Terrain and More Wargame Terrain include sketches.

I have looked longingly.  Right now I can't justify it to me wife.  If you still have a copy of each when I am a full time employee I will pick them up. 
Snitchy sends.

[Constable Bertrand]

Very interesting core material you are using there tony. It looks a little rougher and quicker than foamcore... mmmm... I look forward to watching how this goes mate. Looks good so far. Good luck with your flickering tea light, im still getting my head around mine, haha.

Cheers
Matt