Custom Building Updated 4-23

Gusthebus · Post by **Gusthebus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:29 pm

I used 21st prototype "Government Building" as a guild and made the following. I didn't try and copy it exactly just used it as inspiration.

This is my first attempt at posting a picture so I hope it comes through.

Gusthebus · Post by **Gusthebus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:30 pm

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:36 pm

That is really good work.

Good job.

What materials did you use?

Is it 1/18th?

Kevin.

Here's my copy of the farm house.
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tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:44 pm

Wow

Amazing work!

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:53 pm

Yes very nice

Gusthebus · Post by **Gusthebus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:01 pm

Here are some newer pictures with the finishing touches on it. It is as close to 1/18 scale as I, a first time builder, could get. It is made of all wood. I used a dremel to carve out the bricks and details. Thanks for the kind words.

Razor17019 · Post by **Razor17019** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:19 pm

WOW!

What a good looking building!

I have a question in general for the makers of the orginal buildings (21stC) why isn't there any stairs (damaged or intact) in any of their 2 floor buildings? Did most people of WWII era Europe "hop" upstairs?

Gusthebus · Post by **Gusthebus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:29 pm

Good question Razor. The Normandy Farmhouse did include a ladder thing that could be used as a way to get to the second floor. I made a part of the roof (not in photos) that looks like debris that I use as a ladder.

Here is my idea for my next project. I have it about 50% done right now. And I do have a stairs in this one!

http://www.eurorailhobbies.com/ERH/euro ... &offset=10

1958Zelda · Post by **1958Zelda** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:36 pm

Great work!

Razor17019 · Post by **Razor17019** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:41 pm

Gusthebus,
Are you making the whole city block or just one of the buidings (which one)??

I would be interested in seeing your pics of this new buiding (final and constructions photos).

Gusthebus · Post by **Gusthebus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:07 pm

I'm constructing three buildings that share the common walls in between them. I'm making a bakery, bank and cafe. The first floor is the business with the second and third floor (attic) for living. I have all the walls, doors and windows finished but I haven't done the floors, roof or painted it yet. I'll post some pics in the next few days of the progress.

zonetoys · Post by **zonetoys** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:15 pm

That is some mighty fine work! Nice dremel work on the bricks and stone work. How big is the unit overall?
I had thought of copying their original house design myself sometime, but don't think I could have done as well!
Nice!

zonetoys · Post by **zonetoys** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:18 pm

Ooops! Double Post!

RED · Post by **RED** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:49 pm

SWEET!!! Nice work!!!---RED---

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:27 pm

Can I place my order for one of those?

Gusthebus · Post by **Gusthebus** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:21 pm

Thanks for all the compliments guys. The building is just under 18 inches tall and 14 inches wide.

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:04 pm

Very very nice...

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:13 pm

I love it - I just wish I had the space to make one -

great work

MiG29K · Post by **MiG29K** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:01 am

Gus - YOU OWN, MAN! great work. Now you have me imagining the possibilities, including a concrete aircraft shelter for my F-16. Anyhow, I like the mixed use of materials you've employed and the dremel work. Dremels - can't say enough good things about them!

blaster_e11 · Post by **blaster_e11** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:11 am

immeww2 wrote:Can I place my order for one of those?

ditto

that's really an impressive diorama you've made there

thanks for sharing

Jagdpanther · Post by **Jagdpanther** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:21 am

Awesome work!

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:12 am

Great work. I can't wait to see your next buildings.

Mark

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:28 pm

Thats just outstanding!, and a first time builder. Keep up the great work.

trigger1 · Post by **trigger1** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:39 pm

Great work.I think we all can appreciate the time you must have spent on this.Can't wait to see the others.

Gusthebus · Post by **Gusthebus** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:42 am

Here is my new project. It is three buildings (Bakery- Blue, Hotel- Red, and a Cafe- Yellow). They all share a common wall in between them but in the pictures they are separate. It is based off the town of Rouen in France. I still have a lot of little things to do and of course finish the roof. Right now I'm making the shop signs.