Medieval Fortified Village by Ekis - 1/87 scratch base kit Aedes Ars

[lmagna]

Looking VERY nice. Truly a building that could last hundreds of years, as many of them have.

[Ekis]

Just put the tiles down!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[yvesvidal]

Looking really good. So realistic.

 

Yves

[Kurt Johnson]

Ekis,

 

You have to put yourself it the pictures.

 

Kurt

[Javlin]

When I look at the build it seems it would be relaxing work? Kevin

[Ekis]

12 minutes ago, Javlin said:

When I look at the build it seems it would be relaxing work? Kevin

Yes, it's a series of models that are rather relaxing to set up. But no more than a model of a historical ship or anything else.
It is necessary, like an 18th century 3-decker, to anticipate the final and overall result, to prepare and anticipate the next steps, to know the basics of the time and a little bit about historical architecture.

 

There are phases a little bit tedious like preparing the stones and tiles (like the assembly of the batteries of guns on a ship). Others that require attention like some walls or half-timbering (like the hulls of ships). Finally, some really rewarding things like weathering.

 

In short, it's like any other type of model, I think. 😉

Edited March 27, 2020 by Ekis

[druxey]

Starting to get real atmosphere to the project! Love the brick/half timber work.

[Javlin]

19 hours ago, Ekis said:

In short, it's like any other type of model, I think. 😉

Yeah but when I look at it I am there and that you have to put yourself there also kinda like reading a good book. Kevin

[Ekis]

Yeah, you're kind of right, actually... A good history book! 😁

[Ekis]

This house is finished.

Some final pictures :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, it will be the belfry/west door attached to a small house.

The tower of the belfry comes from an error in sending the kit: I received twice the cardboard base of the church bell tower...

I'm going to transform this base to create the open doors, insert a hoist, a sundial, eliminate the bell tower openings, put a roof, decrease the height a bit.

The little house will be glued directly to the tower to have a city block.

 

 

[popeye the sailor]

the structures look very good........especially that house .........lots of progress since I last looked in.

[Jack12477]

Beautiful house ! 

[Ekis]

I had to realize an idea to transform my cardboard bell tower base (see above) into a fortress/belfry door.

This tower became what I wanted, here are the transformations. I'll be able to start the structural work!

 

 

 

 

 

[Kurt Johnson]

Ekis,

 

That gate looks like a cartoon cat waiting for a mouse to walk into his mouth! Yum, yum eat em up!

 

Kurt

[Ekis]

Some news: The entrance is done, the tower is going up, the house is attached with a facade of small white bricks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just to anticipate a little, I'm already planning the modifications to the Lord's house on the other side of the village:

 

[popeye the sailor]

so....aren't we getting a little bold now..........already kit bashing huh   your use to the process now.........you can expand a little.  it's good to get comfy with your hobby....love what your doing with the place  

[Kurt Johnson]

Ekis,

 

It looks like such an enjoyable project. I’m sure the planning is as much fun as the building! When you’re done you should get a GoPro camera and give us a walking tour!
 

Kurt

[Ekis]

43 minutes ago, popeye the sailor said:

so....aren't we getting a little bold now..........already kit bashing huh   your use to the process now.........you can expand a little.  it's good to get comfy with your hobby....love what your doing with the place  

Thanx !
Indeed, I believe I have acquired a certain mastery of materials. So, I apply all ideas without restriction, but always respecting the buildings of the Middle Ages!

 

 

16 minutes ago, Kurt Johnson said:

It looks like such an enjoyable project. I’m sure the planning is as much fun as the building! When you’re done you should get a GoPro camera and give us a walking tour!

You're right: being able to customize each element without referring to a more or less creative plan from a manufacturer is very pleasant . But that's what I do every time with my boats!
For the filmed tour, we'll see it at the end: it can be fun!

[Ekis]

What's next!

This double building is not very important by its surface, however it gives me a lot of work!
I have to say that I have a bit more difficulties on this one.

The open door through the tower, addition of a stone hoarding with machicolation, house attached at an angle with corbelling, 2 kinds of stone cutting, a wooden wall covering for the last level, extension of the wall at the back of the building ...

 

In short, there is still work to be done! 😛

 

[Ekis]

That door's almost finished. 

The roofs are in progress, the forecourt is done, the woodwork and windows in place!

There will remain the ageing, the gluing of the sundial and the tower doors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kurt Johnson]

Ekis,

 

Without any posts in the last several days I was afraid the village was placed on lockdown!

It seems every structure you turn to I enjoy more than the last. It must have been a challenge  making the ceiling of the archway. A bit of a tight working space, but it looks perfect. 
 

Kurt

[Ekis]

Yes Kurt, indeed, this building was quite complicated to do with this door through the wall, but also the diagonal position of the house, or the machicolation on the back side, or the use of 4 different sizes of stones.
But these were deliberate choices that will serve me well for the other buildings to come ...

In short, I continue to have fun with this village, and I learn very quickly the basics of medieval architecture! 😃

[Kurt Johnson]

Ekis, 

 

Keep it coming. It is definitely a treat. I have this idea in my mind of how it will look when complete. I can imagine it’s first spring festival!

 

With safe distancing of course!

 

Kurt

[Ekis]

In my opinion, it will be more like the Autumn Festival...  😅

[Kurt Johnson]

Ekis, 

 

I was thinking of next spring. Let’s have both a Spring Planting and Autumn harvest festival. I’ll bring some cheese.

 

Kurt

[Ekis]

Here's the last one out of the yard...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next !!

[yvesvidal]

Nice touch with "le Cadran Solaire".

 

Yves

[Ekis]

The next building will be the guard tower or dungeon.

In the end, the kit proposes this:

 

Well... it will evolve a little, of course

 

 

While waiting for the improvements, the basic walls are still to be done:

 

 

 

 

[Ekis]

The first level is done! Finally, the main work, the wood is still to come, knowing that this tower must be accompanied directly by 2 sections of wall, and other stuff. 😃

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Old Collingwood]

This would make one Seriously Fantastic diorama,    great work.

 

OC.