Hello
I've finally completed the small city house built with Linka plaster walls. Pictures from the construction can be seen in the old thread.
I used the trick to conceal the joints with watery plaster and, and it worked rather well. During construction, I noted several other things to improve the looks, so perhaps the next building will be even better.
The house was meant to be French, but looking at it finished, it looks more British or Belgian to me, what do you think?
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Occam
Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 08:50 AM UTC
Mech-Maniac
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:10 AM UTC
i think the whole thing is well done! dont know about the 'nationality' of the house as i've never been to belgium or france.
-shain
-shain
Snowhand
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:18 AM UTC
depending on where you are in France or Belgium or England or anywhere for that matter...
In the Elzas and Lorraine, there are lots of German influences, for instance.
Now.. where would I place this house then.. Could it be in France.. yes, I think it could be; mind you.. French masons tend to plaster bricks, or work with natural rock, but occasionally, a brick house can turn up
although personally, I would place such a house in Holland... in newer ( 1880-1935 ) neigbourhoods like Vreewijk or Heyplaat in the Rotterdam area.
In the Elzas and Lorraine, there are lots of German influences, for instance.
Now.. where would I place this house then.. Could it be in France.. yes, I think it could be; mind you.. French masons tend to plaster bricks, or work with natural rock, but occasionally, a brick house can turn up
although personally, I would place such a house in Holland... in newer ( 1880-1935 ) neigbourhoods like Vreewijk or Heyplaat in the Rotterdam area.
hemble
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:29 AM UTC
Great work she came out very nice I have to say that it fit into a Belgium scene very nicley.
Ron
Ron
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 02:17 PM UTC
looks very nice. i dont know were it would be, but looks good, you were able to make 1/72 look like 1/1
Frank
Frank
Hwa-Rang
Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 07:28 PM UTC
Excellent work. The bricks look very real.
Could be a Danish house.
Could be a Danish house.
husky1943
Florida, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 09:03 PM UTC
Ciao Occam,
I think you did a wonderful job on the house. You were subtle with the weathering, and that's important. I think you could put that house anywhere you wanted. Great job.
Ciao for now
Rob
I think you did a wonderful job on the house. You were subtle with the weathering, and that's important. I think you could put that house anywhere you wanted. Great job.
Ciao for now
Rob
caanbash
Ankara, Turkey / Türkçe
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Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 06:28 AM UTC
Wow it looks cool! I mean perfect! Congratulations!
Cheers
Cagin
Cheers
Cagin
warvos
West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 08:18 AM UTC
Wow , the house looks very good!
The level of detail of bricks and cement is incredible. I want those templates also!!
Nice work Benjamin.
These templates are perfect for the wargamers out there!
Thanks for keeping us updated throughout the build, it was very informative!!
The level of detail of bricks and cement is incredible. I want those templates also!!
Nice work Benjamin.
These templates are perfect for the wargamers out there!
Thanks for keeping us updated throughout the build, it was very informative!!
Snowhand
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 08:59 AM UTC
forgot to add that I do think it's a nice little house indeed. Sorry bout that
Oh, and yes, it could fit in Belgium or Denmark too
Oh, and yes, it could fit in Belgium or Denmark too
Occam
Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 09:07 AM UTC
Thanks for your comments
I am already planning the next, which will be two or three stories high. I'll post pictures when I begin the construction......
I am already planning the next, which will be two or three stories high. I'll post pictures when I begin the construction......
Name_1s_MUD
Illinois, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 10:44 AM UTC
Looks great... personally i think it looks like my house in Chicago, USA.