Hi there folks!
One year ago, on January 23rd, I began the process of building the Steampunk Manor. I spent some time today pulling out what I had done and getting it all set up just to see where I had landed so far. My thought is that near the end of January every year, I will record progress with a post.
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| A shot of the Grand Parlor . . . err . . . our bedroom? |
Here is a shot of the Grand Parlor from the Exterior, and looking into our bedroom, where the house is stored when it is not being worked on. Yes, those are my sweat pants laying on the bed. No I did not really make my bed very well before taking the shot. :0) But I think the foreshortening makes for a very nice picture!
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| Grand Parlor |
Here is the Grand Parlor shot in full. Lots to do still! I look forward to furnishing this room, and completing everything. Nothing more so far than a few base colors!
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| Entry with Grand Staircase in progress |
I have great plans for this Entry. Nothing is complete in here, except the floor. A LONG ways to go, but some exciting stuff to come, I think!
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| The Kitchen with a Surprise! |
Just a bit of a reveal going on here! Here is the Butlers Pantry, with a newly introduced item in work! I'll post once I complete that, and share with you what it is.
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| Exterior Shot |
Here is the Exterior as it now stands. Nothing too exciting going on quite yet. But I think there is promise here.
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| Interior Progress Shot |
Interior with everything propped in and up. :0) Progress has mostly been toward ceilings, walls and floors for the ground floor to date.
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| Closeup of the Oriel Windows |
The Oriel Window on the Exterior in its partially completed state. This is a feature I am excited about further developing. It has so many possibilities!
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| Exterior from the side |
I'm not sure you've seen the house from this angle before. It may give you an idea of things to come! I am excited for 2015, since by this time next year I should be well along on at least the ground floor! 2015 is the year that the Steampunk Manor turns a corner toward something "real".
Something that never was before. Why Not? :0)
Its been a good year! I have learned how to work with Foam Core Board, how to paint with Floating Medium, How to Carve, How to Work with Polymer Clay, and How to Inlay a Floor. I have built 4 staircases, and three floors, built two sinks and gotten 3 ceilings started. Oh, and built the the base for the house!
Most importantly, I have made several new friends, whom I am enjoying building relationships with.
Thank You to all of you who have contributed to my mini life so far! It has been a wonderful experience!
Until next time!
Doug S
