In creating house #2 my task began with enlarging the drawing to 1/4 scale and cutting the front wall panel from a
sheet of 1/8” styrene and the window outlets based on the architects drawing. I also had the task to design the rest of the building and come up with realistic floor plan while
respecting the given architecture; This building will be set back from the edge of the layout so the lighting and interior detailing for the parlor, dining room, and kitchen has been completed. Except for window trim rooms that can not be seen into were given minimal detailing.
The architects recommend that this building have a cut stone face. For this I cut styrene strips into 12”x 24” scale blocks (Evergreen #149) to represent granite siding.
The architects recommend that this building have a cut stone face. For this I cut styrene strips into 12”x 24” scale blocks (Evergreen #149) to represent granite siding. Notice that like house #1 all of the windows decrease in height with each floor. What varies is really the window styles, headers and sills, front steps, cornices and doorway details..The model is actually white styrene at this point but the lighting I used tinted it brown. Also the windows are just popped into position for the photo and the headers and sill are just placed on the walls for the photo
This is a photo of t
he just about finished front exterior of House #2
Construction is similar to House #1 previously posted. I will be using 1/8” styrene for all structural walls. Windows will plug in from the rear and headers and sills will be applied to the face. So I will not repost all of the steps I previously posted for this House. #1
The details for construction are also posted on my website ‘westportmodelworks’
For those of you who have not read that OGR posting, the story is that two architects have written a book illustrating many old Victorian structures. I was looking to create a street scene of 5 such building for my trolley layout. Unfortunately the architects decided only to draw the building fronts. I tried to follow their architecture in creating the remaining sides.
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This photo shows the back door from the kitchen and the bay window from the dining room. The interior view will be observable to visitors from the operators control panel position. Thus the rear interior detailing will be created. However, since the building will not be seen from the sides because of the close spacing of the buildings I have decided to postpone this task until all five houses are completed on their exterior. Note, the 4 black circles in the corners are screws I use to attach the back to the rest of the building. This enables me to slide in and out the floors for later detailing, etc. Also note features like the back door and bay window have been added.
This photo is a view if the partially completed right side. Unfortunately this building is positioned only about ¾” from the next. This means the view is basically blocked. I still think it is important to complete the exterior work so the building can be relocated at some future time. The wonderful aspect of scratch building is that you can arrange window placement as you see fit. Notice I placed a smaller window in the entry area.
This photo shows
the finished right side of the house with front door and rear door added features.
This is a photo of the placement of house 2 against house #1.
This broad view is what a visitor would see looking at this intersection. The brown box is the position where House #3 is being constructed.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Les Lewis
