I have always been a fan of Hovels models and have normally ordered them fully painted, so this was the first time I have attempted painting the raw resin myself:
They are lovely models to work with, and the set comes with seven buildings and a couple of pigs for the pig sty:
It was also my first attempt using modelling plaster for the mud. I gave it a couple of goes and still couldn't get the consistency completely as I would like it, but as long as it stays in place I think it looks reasonable enough. The fruit baskets are an addition from Baueda, who also make a very nice range of 15mm models and accessories:
I particularly like the cracked daubing on some of the models which exposes the wattle underneath:
Overall I am quite pleased with the result, and it has encouraged me to get stuck into a few other terrain pieces I have stockpiled and which I now plan on attempting over the coming months.
Very cool village, Lawrence!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan, I'm hoping it will see some use within the next couple of months.
DeleteI would say you should be more than "quite pleased" with your work on these buildings Lawrence - you have made a beautiful job of them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith. They were nicely detailed enough to flatter my painting skills, so it was really just about trying to find suitable colours.
DeleteHava to buy some of these evocative and nice huts, awesome job and beautiful village Lawrence!
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil. They were good value when purchased as a set, and postage to France would be a lot better than to here in Australia.
DeleteGreat looking village! Excellent finish and the mud is very successful!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain. As a whole I think it goes together quite nicely.
DeleteYour new estate is most impressive, Lawrence. Is your's the big house? And where's tge pool?
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark. Yes, I think all that mud might put me off a bit, and it doesn't look like the heating would be up to much in winter!
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