https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/

Tri Tower Castle...
https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1690
Page 1 of 4

Author:  Howard [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Tri Tower Castle...

greetings to all...

there's just something about castles, or buildings that look like castles, several of us on the forum can't resist...Maria, Steve and Lynn brought this structure to my attention at almost the same time...here's a link to original topic conversation... https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1677
it immediately went to the top of the "to be built" list...forum member, Barb, also sent some comments as well...

there is the question about what the top on the vintage original actually looked like...we're not sure...but we made a "somewhat educated guess"...and decided to replicate the lower tower look spires on the top...the upper part could even have been a clock tower...perhaps a forum member has an original piece and can post a picture within this topic thread...i'll draw a pattern for the part and post it here...i've also decided not to permanently attach the top tower just in case i want to change it to that of the original...

i'll post three pattern sheets shortly...

my very best regards...

howard...

Attachments:
blue gold building.jpg
blue gold building.jpg [ 68.27 KiB | Viewed 17249 times ]
tri tower castle art for drawing patterns base not shown.jpg
tri tower castle art for drawing patterns base not shown.jpg [ 111.88 KiB | Viewed 17249 times ]
tri tower castle little glitter house version work in progress.JPG
tri tower castle little glitter house version work in progress.JPG [ 251 KiB | Viewed 17249 times ]

Author:  Howard [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

here are the patterns for the "Tri Tower Castle"...

Attachments:
tri tower castle feb 2019 sheet 1 of 3.pdf [31.04 KiB]
Downloaded 1061 times
tri tower castle feb 2019 sheet 2 of 3.pdf [39.39 KiB]
Downloaded 1040 times
tri tower castle feb 2019 sheet 3 of 3.pdf [26.68 KiB]
Downloaded 1048 times

Author:  Pete R.Oehmen [ Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

I think you nailed Howard. I have many samples of these type of Castles/Churches and I think you got it. If I were to guess I'd say that the tower is a little short? Someday we'll know for sure. Personally I can't believe this one sold for as much as it did! I had a high bid on it and was sure I'd get it for a song and a dance. Nope, someone paid $270.00 I think? Great interpretation Howard.

Author:  Howard [ Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

Pete R.Oehmen wrote:
I think you nailed Howard. I have many samples of these type of Castles/Churches and I think you got it. If I were to guess I'd say that the tower is a little short? Someday we'll know for sure. Personally I can't believe this one sold for as much as it did! I had a high bid on it and was sure I'd get it for a song and a dance. Nope, someone paid $270.00 I think? Great interpretation Howard.

pete...i agree...i did make the towers a little shorter than on the original...now that i take a closer look at them... :oops:
howard...

Author:  Howard [ Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

update...2-22-2018...

here are three typical cel windows for the tri tower castle...the white cardboard has been cut to fit a specific opening or space...blue tape holds the window in place on the cardboard...each cardboard piece, with tape mounted window, has been test fitted so that it aligns perfectly with the opening...i use Aleene's tacky glue for final installation...

this method works for me...

howard...

Attachments:
tri tower castle typical cel windows on cardboard mountings.jpg
tri tower castle typical cel windows on cardboard mountings.jpg [ 267.41 KiB | Viewed 17138 times ]

Author:  PutzinVT [ Sat Mar 02, 2019 8:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

Ok I'll be the first to post my house.
another great set of plans from Howard.

My colors are way more vibrant.
Funny how when you start to paint you notice
a few errors you made.

Oh, an this house is tall. barely fit in my photo booth.

Steve

Attachment:
castle tower.jpg
castle tower.jpg [ 416.82 KiB | Viewed 17073 times ]

Author:  Howard [ Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

Steve...

you are WAY, WAY ahead of me on this project!...and your turned out just right!...yes...it is a tall building!...and yours is going to look great nestled among some tall bottle brush trees...

Howard

Author:  Lynn [ Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

Steve, just beautiful!!!

Author:  Laurie [ Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

You guys are so productive. The castle looks great Steve. Will you display it with other houses?

Author:  PutzinVT [ Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tri Tower Castle...

There's another house similar to this.
So the pattern is 50% done or so.

I may take on that one soon.
So this house can have a sister.

Steve

Page 1 of 4 All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://phpbb.com/