At this point I'm just trying to figure out a build and painting sequence that makes sense.
The first floor of the Charlie Foxtrot Model dry fitted together. |
Adding the second floor, again just dry fitted |
The Clever Model 4" planks cut to fit the first floor. Still just dryfitting at this point. I suspect that it would be better to cut a little oversize and then trim to fit after the glue has dried. |
Same planks on the second floor |
Some brick cut to fit two sides of the first floor. I would apply this and ignore the doors and window openings. I would cut those out after the glue has dried to get a better fit. |
What it might look like with the second floor in place. |
I've been using paper textures for a bit now, and the quality has really come a long way these past few years. I think they are a great way to get decent looking buildings without too much cost and work.
ReplyDeleteThat would be exactly what I'm looking for. I'm very much tempted to try it on my old west buildings as well although I haven't found as many good textures for that as I have for more modern buildings.
DeleteI think these can look good, but I am a little dubious as to how they will look on your "hero" buildings... examining from different angles and up close is where the flat textures fall apart, and the colors do not seem to scale as well for some reason. (maybe not matte enough?)
ReplyDeleteIn any case, interested to see what you can do with them.
Scaling colors is always tricky. I suspect that part of the issue is, as you pointed out, that the paper is slightly glossy. I quick spritz old dull coat will probably help a lot. A little color manipulation might help too.
DeleteI think you are right about not using the textures on the hero buildings. Will have to mull that over.