Scottish Keep  

By MLINDERT - Dec. 31, 1969

Scottish Keep

Description

After constructing my last years entry Castle of Despair I took a break from big projects, build some small standard projects (bell tower, ruined tower). At the time I was ready for another design of my own I came up with this keep.

Although I don’t consider this small keep to be a great work of architectural art it comes out as a gem in my living room and I get many compliments for it from friends and family.

I’ve build it almost a year ago but I haven’t presented it to the public yet so I thought the HADD would be a good moment.


Construction

I’ve used Dental Class IV plaster
Total size of this construction is 12x12x12.

Paints used:
Keep: basecoated with Chocolate Brown, overall layer of drybrushing was done by a mix of Burnt Sienna with white, highlighting was done with Bleached Bone. After the paintjob my construction gave me more the idea of a terracotta flower pot than a keep so I’ve stained it heavily with dark ink. After that I was very pleased with the result.
Cobblestone: black for base, drybush with Codex Grey
Clay roof: mixes of red, white and brown housepaints


Non Hirst Art materials used:
Kabob skewer and toothpaste tube for the flag
Bretonian Men-At-Arms Warhammer Miniature
Polysterene for the base
A printed out picture for the fresco painting

Moulds used:
Gothic Panel Accessories Mold #43
Gothic Additional Accessories Mold #44
Gothic Dungeon Builder #45
Wizard's Tower Mold #50
4" Circular Tower Mold #52
Bell Tower Mold #55
Tomb Mold #56
Prison Tower Mold #60
Octagon Tower Mold #63
Fieldstone Wall Mold #70 (for the flagpole-holder)
Floor Tiles Various Sizes Mold #201
Gothic Floor Tiles Mold #205
Cobblestone Mold #210
Wooden Plank Mold #220
Clay Tile Roof Mold #230
Small Brick Mold #250




MLINDERT - post pictures of HA-projects, sharing ideas etc.

Average Rating: 5 out of 5  14 Ratings      

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 Aug. 24, 2005, 09:02PM
 By: BOSSMAN
I love tight little buildings that are packed with features and this certainly delivers. It is nigh on impossible to look anywhere without seeing some feature, curve, ornament or change in shape occurring which makes the model visually interesting. About the only bit I don't like is the decorative cap set into the arch windows - a 1/4" wide instead of 1/2" piece would have looked better IMO.

The paint job to complete is another theme that looks great amd the banked coals in the fireplace look good.
 Aug. 22, 2005, 10:01AM
 By: ABAROTH
Nice warm sandstone paintwork. Love all the little accessories and attention to detail. Abaroth
 Aug. 19, 2005, 11:44PM
 By: DUKEDREAL
I love the coloration! It reminds me so much of the colors of stone found in Scottland. The building itself is wonderful and conveys the border forts of Scottland so well. Great job. PS did i mention i love the colors.
 Aug. 19, 2005, 11:36AM
 By: MALARKEY
Bet you had fun building this :) I'll be back to look at this for inspiration in the future.
 Aug. 18, 2005, 10:36AM
 By: DNDOPMAN
Great design and layout. Love the colors you used for this one. Still unsure how I feel about the painting technique on the walls but it comes off well. I agree with YRM you should definitely be using this in one of your games! Keep up the great work!
 Aug. 16, 2005, 11:20AM
 By: YRM
Nice work, very nicely presented. I know the contest is about the model, but, you've kindly provided enough photos to show off the model and done a very nice job setting up a professional-like lighting environment to take your pictures.

Very nice. Do you use this piece and your large entry last year in actual gaming events? If not, you should.
 Aug. 16, 2005, 06:25AM
 By: BUILDER2
Vary, vary sharp model! I love it. The choice of roof and color scheme are vary good choices.

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