I modeled an old grain elevator for my layout and decided to model the house across the street from it. Here is a shot of it:
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I used that as an inspiration but it needed to be slightly more "liveable".
Getting started with some clapboard over thick cardboard:
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Windows,doors, and subroof in place:
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Finished up with shingles, chimney, vents, window treatments, weathering, etc..
Aluminum awnings in place:
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The roof shingles were made from 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper and the doors (front and back) were pictures of actual doors I resized and put wood frames around:
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Test fit:
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Final scene:
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Street out front...those are my wife's and my initials in the heart.......what can I tell ya ;)
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All in all it was a very fun and satisfying build. I know that there was more that could have been done to make this house more realistic, but my modeling time is very limited and I am not a big stickler for 100% realism (although I love to see better modelers than myself achieve it) :D
Thanks for looking in
Steve
That sir is really cool
Thanx
Bob
I remember that build. I still think the window blinds are a great touch.
Well done Steve.....way to go with the street art. 8)
Love the awnings and the street "chalk".
Jeff
Looks good, the drip stains under the windows is a good detail.
dave
Thanks guys! :)
Being new, I just wanted to post a couple of things I've done. I'll try and post proper build threads as I do new stuff.
I did this house and scene about 6 years ago. I was building pretty steady at that time but I have slowed down quite a bit over the last several years with my modeling (too many other things going on ;) ) but when I get going I usually bust out a few projects at least.
Thanks again!!