Addleford creamery - Part 2
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When starting the diary build I decided not to include an interior. This was mostly because I had no idea how to model an accurate replica and also because it would be largely unseen and therefore pointless. But the huge window at the front just begged to have something behind it. I decided that multiple floors and a staircase would be a likely feature and easy enough to build.
I started by measuring available space and drawing some plans on Excel, with cells set to 4mm squares.
This plan helped me to create the walls and plan where doors might go.
Ultimately, once assembled, it's highly unlikely these doors will ever actually be seen - but I know they're there! Doors and walls were painted and assembled in place. I've recently developed an obsession with acrylic washes and may have gone a little overboard here. This staircase is going to look more akin to an abandoned building than one that sees regular daily use!
Next, the central pillar around which the staircase will wind. I have decided to keep this as plan brick for contrast with the walls.
Next up, floors! These were made from strips of thick plastic strip sandwiched between strips of plan plasticard. They've been primed here with the only primer paint I had access to at the time. Red oxide is not a good base colour for this kind of modelling - stick with grey, folks!
Once painted, the floors were assembled to the rear wall.
Then the central pillar was added and mid-floor landings were fixed to the front. The side walls helped to keep it all together while the glue set. Starting to look more like a staircase now.
The stairs themselves were made from strips of plasticard topped with L shaped strip. When angled to 45° they create rather nice steps. A simple solution to a problem I was worried would take some specialist items to solve. Not so!
Some priming, painting and washes later...
Now everything could be assembled together.
Finally, the whole module in place behind the window. I think this makes a nice focal point that isn't too intrusive or out of place. Hopefully the later inclusion of glazing should further subdue the overall effect and stop the building feeling completely empty.
All for now,
Jonathan
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