I must admit there have been times when I have wondered why on earth I didn't just use the windows that came with this kit! The trouble is once I decided on the look I wanted for The Leaky Cauldron I just knew I had to make square Tudor-esque windows.
Now, after much scratching of the head and many broken nails they are complete and I am so pleased I didn't go for my usual quick fix approach. I am beginning to give each project time to develop and play a little rather than simply buy whatever easy fix material is on the market.
The leaded windows went in very easily and some did not even need a touch of glue as the lead gave the acetate extra strength.
I added some glass paint to the edges, not too much as I like to be able to see in my kits. I chose brown paint which seems to have been the right choice. Again I took my time and played with different colours on an extra window I leaded up with the intention of trying out a few different colours.
This is the finished exterior. I still have lots of finishing touches to add of course but the main building work has been done. I think this is the first project that has come out more or less exactly as I had envisaged at the start.
I have so many of you to thank for that. I have had so much encouragement and support, as well as helpful ideas and advice. These have made me try different techniques and accept that when it doesn't work......throw it away and try again! And again!
Hooray for Blogland!!!
Hoorah indeed Janice!! It's looking fabulous, I love what you have done with the windows. Did you use lead in the tube? I did a similar thing with my 1940's house. Jain xx
ReplyDeleteYour windows turned out awesome!! Love the look :)
ReplyDeleteI will be sincere....Love them! love your windowns and love how the building looks! You have done a fabolous job.
ReplyDeleteJanice¡Que ventanas más bonitas!!!!
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Flor
Don't they look wonderful! Well worth the teensy bit of extra effort for the 100fold better finish.
ReplyDeleteWow! The windows look amazing - your patience really paid off.
ReplyDeleteFantastic results for all your effort and perseverance! :D They look incredible!
ReplyDeleteJanice, I really love those windows! They came out wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteYour hard work paid off, it really looks good and the windows are fantastic!!!! I will have to try this one day when I built a Tudor house, windows say so much about a house.
ReplyDeleteIt was so worth the head scratching and nail breaking! It looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour windows look wonderful Janice. x
ReplyDeleteThe windows are excellent and well done you on sticking with it. I too can be a bit impatient with the practise runs but you've proved that it is never time wasted.
ReplyDeleteA great work!!!
ReplyDeleteAll the exterior is fantastic!!
I really love your windows. The lead tape works really well and the glass paint gives it more character. I dont think I have seen any like them before. Loving seeing how your project is coming along. Thanks for sharing it with us Janice.
ReplyDeleteYou've got a facade that looks real!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you are happy with this house. It is absolutely charming and very realistic. I especially like the wooden beams and how everything is aged and distressed. The windows have turned out really well.
ReplyDeleteFurnishing the inside will be the fun part. I can hear some "phews" :):):). That was how I felt when I finished bashing the structure :). Nothing like what you did of course where you built from scratch :). Standing ovation for you :)
Hi Sans, there definitely was a 'phew'......thank you for such kind comments but I only built the windows from scratch, the main structure is a Sid Cooke corner kit.
ReplyDeleteI like a bit of kit bashing but have yet to make my own house ...one day maybe!
Thank you for all your kind comments. I really couldn't have imagined a year ago that I would be attempting such things. It really is in no small measure due to Blogland where so many talented people are willing to share their ideas.
ReplyDeleteMost of all everyone is so kind and generous in supporting each other's projects.
Hi Jain, welcome back from Chicago!
ReplyDeleteI did try the lead paste but made a total pig's ear of the thing, I shared my failure a few posts ago. Have I no shame!!
I used a product by Cernix or someone and was delighted when I found it thinking it would be great but I was terrible!
I have used very thin strips of golfer's lead as used by quite a few other bloggers. Cheap to use and much easier than I expected.
What a gorgeous building! The windows look fantastic!
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Wow. these are really nice windows. I love it. Thanks for sharing this info.By the way We are wait your next blog . Thanks Bye bye ... Have a Good day .
ReplyDeleteThis type of design not found commonly. Great example of great art. This is not only a window also a great design. I want to make a window like this.
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