Final Shingles and The Door...
I've been working pretty solidly for the past few days. I'm glad to be able to say that the roof is now fully covered in shingles. I had to make a few extra batches as it really did take a lot of them to cover the whole roof surface. So, here is how it looks. In the following images you can also see some of the window frames in place...
The next step was to make the rest of the window frames and the front door. First of all, Barry helped me out by cutting the general shapes I needed for making the door and window frames. I then stuck them together and carved them to fit the spaces. Then I made the door itself. As you would expect I used balsa wood strips, with little shreds cut off to give it a hand carved look. I then used some strips to give the door some structure on the back side...
The door and it's frame will be stained or painted brown eventually, as will the window frames. Once the door was made I had to create some working hinges. I decided to use "Super Sculpey Extra Firm" for this. It was a bit of a task as they parts were very small. However, I eventually managed to make the parts...
I then did some detail carving on these shapes to get the finished general shape, and then I baked them at 130 degrees celcius for 12 minutes. They actually came out looking like wrought iron! So I may not even need to paint them or anything. They are very thick, so I may use a small file to shave them down to size. Generally speaking, though, I am very happy with them...
They look pretty good in place on the door and it's frame. I intend to use a cut-down dressmaker's pin as the bolt through the hinges. They are working hinges and will be able to be animated too...
I've also made window sills for each of the windows. There are several more items I wish to make for the exterior of the cottage itself, prior to building the landscape it will be settled into. Those items are wrought-iron hanging-basket brackets, a door knob, shutters for the main window, and a flag-stone to sit in front of the door.
The next step was to make the rest of the window frames and the front door. First of all, Barry helped me out by cutting the general shapes I needed for making the door and window frames. I then stuck them together and carved them to fit the spaces. Then I made the door itself. As you would expect I used balsa wood strips, with little shreds cut off to give it a hand carved look. I then used some strips to give the door some structure on the back side...
The door and it's frame will be stained or painted brown eventually, as will the window frames. Once the door was made I had to create some working hinges. I decided to use "Super Sculpey Extra Firm" for this. It was a bit of a task as they parts were very small. However, I eventually managed to make the parts...
I then did some detail carving on these shapes to get the finished general shape, and then I baked them at 130 degrees celcius for 12 minutes. They actually came out looking like wrought iron! So I may not even need to paint them or anything. They are very thick, so I may use a small file to shave them down to size. Generally speaking, though, I am very happy with them...
They look pretty good in place on the door and it's frame. I intend to use a cut-down dressmaker's pin as the bolt through the hinges. They are working hinges and will be able to be animated too...
I've also made window sills for each of the windows. There are several more items I wish to make for the exterior of the cottage itself, prior to building the landscape it will be settled into. Those items are wrought-iron hanging-basket brackets, a door knob, shutters for the main window, and a flag-stone to sit in front of the door.
posted by Paul (Vortex42) at
9:17 AM
7 Comments:
Wow, lovely door! Lots of character. The hinges look fab, glad you've finished the tiles, they look fantastic! Keep at it :)
Will you be needing music....?
Love your skillful details, Paul! Everything's looking fantastic! Love the idea of sculpting the hinges!
Hi Brett - Thanks for the offer, but I've got this one covered.
Shelley - Many thanks! :D
Paul,
I've just added your blog to my new blog:
(http://bulletproofvideo.blogspot.com)
Looks like you're making great progress. Your props look spectacular! That cottage is very awesome with all those shingles. Can't wait to see more.
(^ what are you using for the hinge pin may I ask? scary little detail. unless the door isn't designed to be swung on.
(^ just thinking allowed. sorry. partially for seamus's benefit for the creation of a cottage for a druid/wizard...
OH! might be interestin' te hear YOU as that merlin.. BUILDING Widget's Home?!
(^ fiddlestix . I know I know. just barely got used to facial shots.
(^ I'm still everything but text shy.
Hi Brian - I'm going to use a cut down dress-makers pin. I used them earlier as nails to hold the cottage together and they worked really well. So I will cut a couple to the correct length and then use them as the hinge-pins. Thanks for stopping by!
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