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Well, I think our friend Milo was inspired by this image. The roof is made of planks, not straw. Right, Master Milo?



Certainly, excellent star!

Last edited by erchamion (Fri, Dec6 2013 12:18pm)

Theobald wrote:

That's an excellent start indeed, Milo.

Thanks for kind word Master Ent.

Theobald wrote:

It's good you added some furniture for the photo as it reveals the size of the hall.

Hall size is 30x40cm. 
Main driven idea is to see what goes on inside this Hall.
I limited building size by not adding the entrance hall before fireplace.
A complete Hall should be 1/3 longer when you look at Tolkien's illustration:

Theobald wrote:

I would reconsider the material you chose for the thatching. To me it seems that the material you chose is a bit too large (is it straw?).

It is straw. I just bought a small brush and cut straw out of it to needed size.

Theobald wrote:

Sorry for my criticism, but I think that's why you posted the pic. - I have an idea which material would fit better, so just contact me.

All feedbacks, criticism & advices are always welcome !

Last edited by Milo (Fri, Dec6 2013 12:41pm)

Theobald wrote:

I just referred to the thatching which usually is not inside of a roof ,Master Erchamion

Sure.

I thought you meant COMPLETELY thatched roof ...

As my language is limited, n'est pas? I better try to explain visually, if you don't mind.
So, you need an old hand brush (not the common ones with plastic bristles, of course), you don't even have to paint them, just give them a touch with watery black.
So, in this short time my Beorn was able to show you ... what I meant

. . . oh my goodness . . .the handbrush is gone.
In this case it is interessant to know, what the Entwife would say . . . ne pas?!

Anyway a brilliant idea, my friend  . . .

Last edited by Turambar (Fri, Dec6 2013 1:58pm)

Hm ... this is one of my own hand brushes ... no matter what Mrs Tree says ... she keeps hers for herself and uses them differently.

You have your own hand brush, Master Tree?

That gives you an important advantage . . .

Thingol wrote:

Magnificent idea Master Milo.... this hall will be great... I'm sure !

... an yes you look " = Milo" better

erchamion wrote:

The hand brush as thatched roof is an excellent idea
But It is hard to find in my area. They are usually plastic....

I have some natural hand brush somewhere in my garage. Now i need to talk to mrs milo

Last edited by Milo (Fri, Dec6 2013 6:01pm)

Hm ... you can spare a lot of paint and brushes, Milo, trying it this way. Have you ever tried to add colours to a straw? - It doesn't cover the surface but runs down incontrollably, so you have to repaint, etc. - The surface is too smooth for that. And by the way, I always like to use natural material, as then you don't have to immitate it, just give it a final finish.

ddaines wrote:

Looks fantastic Milo, a great interpretation of the picture by Prof. T .

Thanks David.

ddaines wrote:

How does it look with figures in it? Given the perceived length from the photo, they won't get lost will they? Sometimes a fine balance between artistic licence and 'reality' has to be considered.

Agreed. This is exactly what I intended. I defined scale the following way :
- using mithril M85 x2 for pylons' height
- using M122 table + M122 stool  + M113 stool for top cross bar's length
- using M122 table for spacing between 2 pilons
- using M122 table x4 for floor's length before fire place
- using M122 table for fireplace size
- using sleeping men CH25B & CH28B for floor sides depth (a human kind is supposed to be able to sleep there).

I haven't any pics yet with all minis as most are still in blisters & unassembled

ddaines wrote:

Regarding the roof, unless thatch is mentioned in The Hobbit, have you considered a turf roof which may be easier to 'scale' than thatch .

My mind tells me it is thatch but maybe I'm wrong. I should check the book as always.

ddaines wrote:

Anyhow, can't wait to see what you end up with

There I have to say I am not very fast.

ddaines wrote:

p.s. my trip to the dentist today will eventually cost me £200+ and a gold cap (so I must keep away from the cut-purses around the back of the Pony ). Maybe not as painful in the mouth (yet!), but painful in the wallet

Ouch

Last edited by Milo (Fri, Dec6 2013 9:21pm)

Thanks for the advice. I am also convinced by Master ent technique which I used for the wodmeen house (with not enough stuff as mastrr maenas pointed out ).
This project has been asleep for 2 years...too long, L agree I shall take it out from my attic and start painting miniatures.