rundown house

[Steve]

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:

I used that as an inspiration but it needed to be slightly more "liveable".


Getting started with some clapboard over thick cardboard:



Windows,doors, and subroof in place:



Finished up with shingles, chimney, vents, window treatments, weathering, etc..
Aluminum awnings in place:




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:



Test fit:


Final scene:


Street out front...those are my wife's and my initials in the heart.......what can I tell ya 


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) 

Thanks for looking in

Steve

[bparrish]

That sir is really cool


Thanx
Bob

[ak-milw]

I remember that build. I still think the window blinds are a great touch.

[GPdemayo]

Well done Steve.....way to go with the street art. 

[Zephyrus52246]

Love the awnings and the street "chalk".

Jeff

[deemery]

Looks good, the drip stains under the windows is a good detail.


dave

[Steve]

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!!