Country Brewery

[DagobahDave]

I started working on a new model, just a few hours after publishing my last one. I'm on a roll, apparently.

The Country Brewery is one that I've had in the back of my mind for a while, and folks have mentioned their interest in something like this ever since I hinted that I might design one.

Right now I'm still working out the geometry, and I do everything in 2D to start with, so even I won't know what it really looks like until I assemble my first test model. But it's looking good so far. I'm going to include some fun 3D details to make it really interesting and quirky, which is something that has worked for me before with big models like the West Gate and the Inventor's House.

My inspiration for this model comes partly from the Greenberry Tavern in Corvallis, Oregon. It's a watering hole a couple of miles up the road from where I live. It has a funky shape and a certain vibe that always draws my eye when I pass it (I've only stopped in twice, not much of a drinker...). I may ask the owners if I can take some photos of the red-painted walls and some other features and incorporate those into the Country Brewery.

Anyway, nothing to show yet, but I'll post pictures of my progress, as it happens!

[DagobahDave]

I'm assembling the test model today. Images coming soon!

[nikischutt]

With the rise of the micro-brewery, it's a pretty cool idea for a model.

[DagobahDave]

I've finished my white-paper test model of the Country Brewery.

Here's the cleaned-up, polished, colorized version that I'll use when writing up the assembly instructions. I'll be able to highlight specific parts using this graphic (and others like it).



And an actual photo of the test model, with a couple of 28mm-30mm scale miniatures to give you an idea of the size. You'll notice that the footprint (the ground piece) is a little different on the upper image. I decided to move the whole model back 1" from the front gate, giving a little room for a walkway in front of the fence. No big deal, but that's why I use cleaned-up graphics rather than photos: it lets me make even more revisions to the model kit.



With the test model finished, I can start working on the textures. I've been gathering a lot of new texture sources for grounds, walls, roofs, wood piles and other stuff. One of my goals this year is to create a bunch of new textures, and while I haven't exactly retired all of my old stuff, I'm trying to avoid using textures that have been used over and over.

[nikischutt]

Looks awesome!

[sander1942]

Looks real good. Can't wait to see the texturing you come up with!

Mike

[DagobahDave]

Textures are going on. Basic bricks, plaster, crumbling plaster, and half-timbered beams are in place. Up next: wooden walls.

Lots of work still left to do on this, but it's starting to come together nicely. Getting some textures on the walls gets rid of a lot of white space and makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something!

[DagobahDave]

A peek at the roof texture options for the Country Brewery. I might adjust the colors before finalizing the PDFs, but this gives you the idea of where things are headed.

[OldSchoolDM]

Originally Posted by DagobahDave

A peek at the roof texture options for the Country Brewery. I might adjust the colors before finalizing the PDFs, but this gives you the idea of where things are headed.

I think your server is hammered or something, Dave. All posts pointing to that image are hanging...

[Wyvern]

Looking forward to this, Dave!

Wyvern