Victoriana / Era 1~2 / Steampunk buildings | |
Please note: This page depicts the building models that I can both supply right away (allowing for the current print queue) or could supply if there is an initial demand. Most are intended for wargaming (1:72~1:64 scale)
but I am able to adjust the design up or down to other scales.
Any of you who have followed my comments
regarding Hornby's use of the venerable Bassett-Lowke name may
be surprised to find that I have spent any further time on
steampunk themed products. What you may not realise is that I do
not have a primal hatred of the steampunk style, I do have a
genuine interest in "era 1" and much of victorian engineering,
but that I revile the models that Hornby have cobbled together
under a steampunk banner. To me their products do not
represent eras 1 or 2 and spraying cogs over an otherwise
unmodified lineside building does not give it a steampunk
aesthetic, it simply looks like a short-cut pile of crap whether
the underlying structure is suitably victorian or not. So here are some buildings that I hope will not
offend those that fancy putting a steampunk or mild fantasy
early era scene together. Some of the buildings I believe are
perfectly apt for a for a realistic victorian era diorama, I
hope that you agree. Perhaps a time to give your Rocket, Lion,
Der Adler, John Bull, Norris, Hardwickes, Singles and others an
outing. Please note that most of the illustrations do not show doors fitted in place. Doors are provided with the buildings as appropriate, you may fix them in closed or open positions as required. The doors have not been designed to hinge but you might be able to arrange that if you have a modicum of patience and skill. Many of the buildings may be extended upwards
with further levels if required, some may be shortened by
omitting upper levels. If you have any questions then please get in touch 3d printed product index page |
As may be seen the warehouse is modular. Unless you are only using an end section in a "low profile" scenario you will want two end sections with either the archway or sliding doors Thereafter the warehouse can be extended by any number of "plain" sections (three windows per side) or the side door section (which has an electrical or other utility panel on the opposite side). You may select from plain, triple or quad vent roof sections to cover these extensions. .
Clock tower with viewing platform
Clock tower adapted as an airship dock. Personaly I would have thought that a reduction in the number of spikes at the docking area might be a better idea, and I would not say that I understand the purpose of the feet on the extended walkway but I suppose they do provide conversation points.
"Fortified" style library/guild tower. Extensible by adding additional "dual" or "triple" window levels.
Queen Anne House, may be mirrored to place the verandah and turret on the opposite sides.
Stone House A
Brick House B. Both the Stone and Brick houses may be mirrored to put the front door and stairs to the right hand side. Any of the three roof styles may be used.
Empire B
Empire C. These Empire houses differ in the upper floor and roof arrangements. They may be mirrored if you wish to swap the bay windows to the other side.
Palace/ Church/ Temple
Shop / Offices. Extensible
Corner Dome. Retail, Bank or other. Extensible
Corner Tower. Extensible. May be mirrored to put the bay window on the other side. Personally I would have thought that the bay window would be more appropriate for the upper floors. If there is any demand for such I will see if I can adjust the design.
City Hall / Bank, extensible
Boarding House. May be mirrored
In case you are wondering this is the "Hook and Ladder 8" building from the Ghostbusters films. Strictly speaking that makes it a 20th century construct but with a minor relabelling and omission of the roof air conditioning units it certainly gives me the impression of a "built to last" commercial unit, it could be a warehouse, workshop or mill, police or militia headquarters or suchlike.
Ellis Building. This was included in the steampunk pakage. Personally I think this looks far too modern, more like a 1970 or later design. Extensible upwards and if required a smaller footprint (4 x 5 bay windows) can be formed if the original is too large.