Attached is a pic of a model of a small stable I'm working on. Don't mind the textures. I have not finished them yet. Still need some desaturation and grunge. They are pretty much just place holders at the moment. My question is, what to fill in the gap between the thatch roof and the top of the wall with. Should it be solid like plaster or mud? Or should it be planks? If planks... vertical or horizontal? Or should I wrap the thatch farther down the sides? All suggestions are accepted as I just can't seem to decide what would look better. And there is another beam that runs across the top of the wall from front to back and a few more inside along the ceiling I forgot to unhide them lol.







Thanks, Spot

If your talking about the apex between roof and walls, definitely planking um...or plaster, whichever, though it would make more sense in real world to keep it cheap and easy. Still it might look better to you aesthetically and that's all that matters. You could have the walls run right up to the roof with a cross beam to tie the planks, either that or horizontal planks. Think about actually building it for real and how it would fit together you definitely wouldn't fill that space with thatch. Only other thing I might suggest is to overhang your thatching a little.



Looking at reference material can always help too.



Looks good so far

thanks rolfy



I don't think I've ever thought about a building model in that way. I understand about making things look aged, used, damaged, crooked, etc. But never thought about cheap and easy. So I think running the walls all the way up would be best. And the thatch does actually overhang at least a foot it's just not very visible in the picture. I will post some more shots as I continue.



Thanks,

Spot

Working on the interior ceiling.

Very nice model

Thanks Teabone.



Just practicing a little and brushing up on some forgotten skills. I also needed a break from the swamp and I'm thinking of making a set of models in this style.



Spot

Getting all the beams lined up and straight,











Highlighted edges show the thatch is actually layered, and does hang over, when I ever get around actually mapping it and doing the alpha instead of just plopping it on the like it is now. Needed something to see while shaping. I still don't know what would look better to close that gap between the thatch and the beams??? See original question.













Edit:

More work done. Framing almost complete









With the Roof on:









Still looking for an answer on how to close that gap? Nobody has an opinion?

Another question. Besides how to fill in the gap.... Should I have a back wall or not. Or just leave it open?

i would leave it open but that's just me



nice model btw

I think to close it with something like clay or loam.



Just a tought.



Gr

Harry

I would probably bring the thatch over the edges to cover it.



Great model by the way