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08/08/2026 2:14 pm
I've been working on another project, as well, where I began a set of steps and have since constructed the chapel, which can be used in 1/24 scale, but is better suited to 1/18, which is the path I am following. It came as a kit and as it has no roof, I am going to show the chapel with a new roof under construction. The kit came with LED lighting, with dimming capability, as well.
The chapel has not been completely glued together, as yet, while I do the finishing touches. This is mainly due to my concern that the central columns might need to be opened, for the LED wiring that is encased inside.
The second photo shows the balsa product I am using and, as the arches curve a bit, I am scoring the wood to give it the flexibility I need. There will be an overhang on both sides and an extension over the front steps, as well. You can see the effects of arthritis in my scoring and I will redo this first one, now that I have a better means of keeping the blade from pushing the straight-edge out of line.
I have yet to finish the sides of the steps, which I hope to complete next week. As for Jasper Lee, more will come when the project is completed.
The last two images are from the seller's listing.
This topic was modified 2 months ago by GDH
08/08/2026 3:14 pm
WOW! Finished, that will be a masterpiece of miniature!
grockwood and Christopher Moroni reacted
08/08/2026 4:47 pm
Interesting subject matter, please keep us in the loop.... Perhaps something like this might be useful for a few of my 1/18 funereal set-ups. 🤔 🤔 🤔
Looks like you're doing a good job, arthritis and all!
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08/08/2026 9:06 pm
@chris It's one of a line of 'Book Nooks' designed to fit in your bookcase, among the classics. I have others on the drawing board and as there are soooooo many options - each of which triggers some element of creativity - I am pacing myself. If one follows the directions they are very simple to construct, usually taking about one day, with glue-drying periods included. I won't show the others coming soon, so as not to spoil the surprise(s), but here are a few more pics of this one, which was the least expensive of the lot. Most cost around 30€ - 120€, but this one was only 13€, shipping included. Here is what I found with a quick search on eBay.com: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=book+nook&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313
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08/08/2026 9:11 pm
@perrone1 Well, it certainly won't be one to compete with Christopher Wren, but we shall see. Thanks for the moral support.
08/08/2026 9:34 pm
wow! what a brilliant addition to a collection of scale miniatures. I've never seen them before. Looking forward to following your progress.
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10/08/2026 10:15 am
An update on the steps, which I finished today. I may go lighter in the future, but for now I like this color.
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11/08/2026 6:15 pm
I've made progress with the roof and the steps, today, including solving my problem of two steeples (for lack of a better word) in the back that didn't quite meet up with the roofline. So, I had to do a bit of shifting and cutting. In the first pic you can see how the roof abuts the two steeples, blocking the roof from sliding back onto the other roof arch, in the rear 'A'. 'B' shows where there will be a gap open, behind the steeples, when I cut out a portion of the roof. That will be solved with a small custom piece I will need to create.
Below is the underside of both sides of the roof, held together by tape for the moment, and showing the cut-outs for the steeples.
The end result, including an interior pic of the roof, showing the area I still have to sort out:
And, last but not least, another shade change for the steps. I think I will definitely go lighter than this.
