lmagna Posted March 24, 2020 Share #121 Posted March 24, 2020 Looking VERY nice. Truly a building that could last hundreds of years, as many of them have. Canute, popeye the sailor, Ekis and 2 others 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share #122 Posted March 26, 2020 Just put the tiles down! Jack12477, G.L., gjdale and 15 others 18 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted March 26, 2020 Share #123 Posted March 26, 2020 Looking really good. So realistic. Yves mtaylor, Ekis, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted March 26, 2020 Share #124 Posted March 26, 2020 Ekis, You have to put yourself it the pictures. Kurt Old Collingwood, mtaylor, Ekis and 4 others 7 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted March 27, 2020 Share #125 Posted March 27, 2020 When I look at the build it seems it would be relaxing work? Kevin Ekis, mtaylor, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share #126 Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 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 mtaylor, Canute, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 27, 2020 Share #127 Posted March 27, 2020 Starting to get real atmosphere to the project! Love the brick/half timber work. Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted March 27, 2020 Share #128 Posted March 27, 2020 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 lmagna, Canute, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share #129 Posted March 28, 2020 Yeah, you're kind of right, actually... A good history book! 😁 Canute, Egilman, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share #130 Posted March 29, 2020 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. CapnMac82, popeye the sailor, Egilman and 16 others 19 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 29, 2020 Share #131 Posted March 29, 2020 the structures look very good........especially that house .........lots of progress since I last looked in. lmagna, Egilman, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted March 29, 2020 Share #132 Posted March 29, 2020 Beautiful house ! popeye2sea, popeye the sailor, Ekis and 5 others 8 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share #133 Posted March 30, 2020 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! G.L., FriedClams, lmagna and 11 others 14 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted March 30, 2020 Share #134 Posted March 30, 2020 Ekis, That gate looks like a cartoon cat waiting for a mouse to walk into his mouth! Yum, yum eat em up! Kurt Ekis, druxey, lmagna and 4 others 7 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share #135 Posted April 1, 2020 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: Canute, Egilman, Edwardkenway and 11 others 14 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted April 1, 2020 Share #136 Posted April 1, 2020 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 Ekis, Egilman, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted April 1, 2020 Share #137 Posted April 1, 2020 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 Canute, lmagna, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share #138 Posted April 1, 2020 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! druxey, Canute, popeye the sailor and 4 others 7 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share #139 Posted April 5, 2020 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! 😛 G.L., Jack12477, Edwardkenway and 10 others 13 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share #140 Posted April 11, 2020 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. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, G.L. and 13 others 16 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted April 11, 2020 Share #141 Posted April 11, 2020 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 druxey, popeye the sailor, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share #142 Posted April 11, 2020 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! 😃 mtaylor, Canute, lmagna and 4 others 7 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted April 11, 2020 Share #143 Posted April 11, 2020 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 popeye the sailor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share #144 Posted April 11, 2020 In my opinion, it will be more like the Autumn Festival... 😅 popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted April 11, 2020 Share #145 Posted April 11, 2020 Ekis, I was thinking of next spring. Let’s have both a Spring Planting and Autumn harvest festival. I’ll bring some cheese. Kurt lmagna, Old Collingwood, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share #146 Posted April 12, 2020 Here's the last one out of the yard... Next !! GrandpaPhil, Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and 13 others 16 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted April 13, 2020 Share #147 Posted April 13, 2020 Nice touch with "le Cadran Solaire". Yves Ekis, mtaylor, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share #148 Posted April 17, 2020 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: Duanelaker, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 13 others 16 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekis Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share #149 Posted April 22, 2020 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. 😃 Canute, druxey, mtaylor and 9 others 12 Quote Work: www.flickr.com/photos/133075291@N04/albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted April 22, 2020 Share #150 Posted April 22, 2020 This would make one Seriously Fantastic diorama, great work. OC. popeye the sailor, Edwardkenway, Ekis and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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