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Offline DSupra  
#1 Posted : 18 August 2016 21:44:20(UTC)
DSupra

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While surfing the web looking for my next diorama ideas and inspirations, I stumbled upon pictures of beautiful half-timbered houses. I think I just found my next project.

I normally scratch build my houses with styrene. For US houses, I can obtain the windows and doors easily. For European houses that is a different matter. I know Auhagen put out some windows but the Auhagen dealer in USA is currently out of stock on those items. Then I saw some nice houses by Faller, Kibri, and Vollmer. I ordered a few and I will start with Kibri 38901.

Here is the kit contents. Parts seem to fit better than I expected, given the kit is relative cheap.
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Added stone textures to the inside of the wall, using modeling paste.

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The stucco walls were also treated with thinned down modeling paste.
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Never added lights to my model before so I like to give it a try. I airbrushed the interior with black paint, hopefully this will prevent the light from shining through the walls.

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The rest of the kit received a few coats of Testor dull coat and white paints.
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Offline Danlake  
#2 Posted : 19 August 2016 02:42:25(UTC)
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Excellent - do post the final result.

What type of modelling paste are you using?

Brgds Lasse
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Offline DSupra  
#3 Posted : 19 August 2016 17:37:36(UTC)
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Hi Danlake, the modeling paste is by Liquitex.

Here are the progress so far on the lower structure.
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#4 Posted : 19 August 2016 17:50:50(UTC)
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Hi Danlake, the modeling paste is by Liquitex.

Here are the progress so far on the lower structure.


I do like the finish that is giving, really gets away from the plastic look that just doesn't look right.

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Offline DSupra  
#5 Posted : 24 August 2016 18:18:02(UTC)
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Hi Alan,
I am glad you like it.

It is pretty much done, except some roof details and final weathering. I made a big mess trying to weathered the upper structure so I had to spy paint it white and repainted all the timbers. Wasn't fun!

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Offline LA2019  
#6 Posted : 25 August 2016 02:22:18(UTC)
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Looks great! Love the weathering.
Ken
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Offline DSupra  
#7 Posted : 28 August 2016 21:29:41(UTC)
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Hi Ken, Thanks for checking out the build.

The next kit is also by Kibri, 38744. I believe it is some sort of inn. The lower structure is done.

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Offline PMPeter  
#8 Posted : 29 August 2016 02:20:36(UTC)
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Really looks good. What are you using to thin down the modelling paste?

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Offline DSupra  
#9 Posted : 29 August 2016 20:12:35(UTC)
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Hi Peter, you can thin down the modeling paste with just water.

I tinted the wall with heavily thinned down craft paint. I applied 4 layers to get the color result I wanted.

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I am intrigued by those beautiful interior finishing added to model buildings. Here is my first attempt. Using cardboards and craft papers for the wall and floor. Furniture are made from styrene and copper wires.
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Offline PMPeter  
#10 Posted : 30 August 2016 01:41:15(UTC)
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Thanks. I looked it up on the Liquitex site and saw that it can be diluted with water. I'm using Squadron and another member has posted here on the forum that he uses lacquer thinner to dilute that. I'm a little reluctant to try that so I might give the Liquitex a try.
Offline DSupra  
#11 Posted : 01 September 2016 05:30:11(UTC)
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Just a quick update. I finished the interior and painted a few figures as well.

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Offline DSupra  
#12 Posted : 02 September 2016 16:51:22(UTC)
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I think this one is done. Overall it is a fairly nice kit to build.

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Offline DaleSchultz  
#13 Posted : 21 September 2016 14:47:42(UTC)
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excellent!
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Offline kweekalot  
#14 Posted : 21 September 2016 17:12:19(UTC)
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Wow, very nice ! ThumpUp ThumpUp ThumpUp

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Offline Ausipeet  
#15 Posted : 23 September 2016 03:19:14(UTC)
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Just an Idea re the lighting of buildings, would it be worthwhile using small sections of masking tape on the internal walls in the corners and between levels then paint these black as well to stop light seepage?
Offline Darren W  
#16 Posted : 23 September 2016 06:45:33(UTC)
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Excellent work!

What brand of paints do you use?
Offline DSupra  
#17 Posted : 25 September 2016 18:56:34(UTC)
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Sorry for the late reply and thanks guys for your kind words.

Ausipeet - I am sure you can use masking tape to block the light. I would seal off the edges of the masking tape with superglue to prevent the tape from lifting over time. I choose the airbrush route because it is quicker.

Darren - I used a mixed of paints. It depends on the colors I have on hand, my mood as well as the drying time I am trying to achieve. Here are the paints I normally use. Cheap craft store paints from Micheals, Tamiya, Vallejo, Woodland Scenic, Liquitex acrylic tube paints, Testor enamel, AK interactive washes, Koh-I-Noor Ink, Kai watercolor brush pens, Sakura marker and oil paints.


Offline Minok  
#18 Posted : 10 October 2016 20:57:19(UTC)
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One could use the same approach as on larger houses - latex caulk to seal the seams between building panels, before painting.

Though on this hotel/inn... how do the guests get upstairs? Or is the upstairs the owners on space only?
Toys of tin and wood rule!
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Offline DSupra  
#19 Posted : 13 October 2016 17:36:13(UTC)
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Hi Minok - The original plan was to put the stairs behind the wall by the reception desk. However, looking through the windows, you can't see the stairs. Hence I omitted it.

Sorry for the lack of updates. I finally broke down and got myself a Marklin starter set 29479 . I am very impressed with the quality of the products.
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I am played around in SCARM and tried to design a 8ft x 3ft layout. The possibilities seem endless. After 3 weeks, I finally settled on one and went ahead and ordered more tracks. Now my diorama size just changed from 30"x16" to 8'x3'. BigGrin

The next house is Kibri 38903. Fitting on the kit is very well. The only complaint is that the windows above the first floor are molded in. I made first floor a handbag store. Bags were made with Sculpey, display stands are from styrene.
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Added a living room to the second floor. All the furniture are made from styrene.
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The wall lamp come from Auhagen lamp post kit. I used hollow tubing for the base.
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Finished house with the exception of the roof details.
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Offline PJMärklin  
#20 Posted : 14 October 2016 10:38:30(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: DSupra Go to Quoted Post

The next house is Kibri 38903. Fitting on the kit is very well. The only complaint is that the windows above the first floor are molded in. I made first floor a handbag store. Bags were made with Sculpey, display stands are from styrene.




Hello DSupra,

I really like the detail of your modelling work.

Regards,

PJ
Offline ninobenve  
#21 Posted : 22 October 2016 00:00:49(UTC)
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Wonderful craftsmanship! Congratulations for you work.
Offline DSupra  
#22 Posted : 07 November 2016 04:42:26(UTC)
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Hi PJ and ninobenve - Thanks for the compliments.

The next kit is also from Kibri, # 38904. Kit has a few big windows on the lower floor so I decided to make it a convenience store. Shelves are constructed from styrene. The decals are from Faller.
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The sidewalk has not been painted cause I am still not sure what to do with it. I will wait till the other buildings are done and work on them together. The third floor window shutters are made from styrene, while the second floor shutters are part styrene and part from the Tichy Train window shutters set.

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Time to go back to SCARM to play with layout ideas.

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Offline David Dewar  
#23 Posted : 07 November 2016 20:57:08(UTC)
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Very nice work. For outdoor lighting on the walls I use N gauge lights which I think look more to scale on HO buildings.
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Offline steventrain  
#24 Posted : 07 November 2016 22:49:49(UTC)
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Superb, Very good work!
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Offline Minok  
#25 Posted : 07 November 2016 23:38:01(UTC)
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Excellent work on the stucco surfaces paint job.. very realistic.

Only thing missing is the rain-gutter downspouts to the street. But one must make concession to 1:87.

And that back-door (residential entry) lamp looks too big (not to scale).
Toys of tin and wood rule!
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Offline pab  
#26 Posted : 10 November 2016 10:48:01(UTC)
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Nice buildings, weathering looks very good.
As said before. Don;t use HO scale lamps on the walls, those are too big.
I always use N scale lamps for that. For street lights I use of course the HO scale lamps.

Like this one

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