Here’s where we are right now, along with random blackpowder marksman for scale.

I’ve tried to design it in such a way I can get easy access to the interior, something I didn’t do so well on the other buildings.  Still need to sort out the small roof, currently there’s a large gap over the annex portion of the building.

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I’m still going to see how the other dome looks, but this one should work fine.

I’ve started the main roof, as well as the support for the dome.

Still deciding whether to add a small sloped roof under the dome or not. Hard to describe but if I do it you’ll see! Easy that huh?

Oh and I’ve been messing about with the layout of the blog. Using one of the newer dynamic layouts. Means a couple of things are missing from the side, I might have the template to add them back. Though I’m also considering merging both my project blogs (this and KataanIV) into a single hobby blog, then I’ll have a platform for random editorial type articles too. We’ll see.

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And I’ve started a new building to go in a new section. The layout has been juggled slightly to fit the available space, but I wanted to add this board to the end. I’m making an observatory to sit on a large hill.

It’s based on a model by Dave Andrews (isn’t all terrain? lol). I found it over on Felix’s website a while back:

Tell me that’s not an amazing model! Mine will of course be an approximation like all my stuff, I take someone’s idea and wander off on my own.

It’s being built using hirst arts blocks as with the rest of the town. Here’s a few in progress photos:

The tower is currently separate, I think I’ll leave it that way and have recesses in the base so it will slot into place or be detachable for storage.

The dome I’m currently pondering. I’ve ordered a housing for a home cctv camera from china that I think might do the job, though it might be a bit large. I actually think the dome on Dave’s model is a touch small, so mine will more or less fill the top of the tower. I did look at the top from Skullvane Manse, but without getting my hands on one I’m not sure if I like it.

More to come as I make progress. Ta for stopping by!

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