My daughters have been asking me to make a booknook for a long time. So just before Christmas I started one. Both of my girls are diehard Harry Potter fans since tjey were little so I chose a very common nook theme, Diagon Alley.
I found the STL files for three sore fronts, Ollivanders Wand Shop, Florish & Blotts book shop, and Quality Quidditch Supplies. I went with 1/64 scale for resizing the prints from the original 1/35 scale.
After printing I started on the walls. I used foamcore for the walls and drew out all of the store fronts and windows I wanted. Using a metal stylus I carved the brick patterns into the foam and cut out the windows and doors.
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| The forward perspective view will be the red Quidditch shop and sign |
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| The reverse perspective view from the mirror shows Madam Malkins Robe shop |
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| The first fairy lights are installed, testing them out and making adjustments |
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| Added a latch made from brass sheet. The clored card covers all of the wiring and provides the mount for the store and apartment interior pictures |
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| I tried to make the top of the box like the pages of a book |
I finally finished the nook tonight in time to present it to my daughter for her 28th birthday. Her 21 year old sister wants one now, the same one 🤯
This is pretty cool! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. My first nook. My 2nd daughter informed me she wants the LOTR Bridge at Khazad Dum Gandalf vs balrog scene. What have I started!
DeleteAtta girl! Lotr much cooler than lame Harry…😀
DeletePlease Stew, she doesn't need encouragement!
DeleteBrilliant! Absolutely fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteThat is absolutely stunning! I didn't understand the title until I followed along with your process & results. Absolutely brilliant! Looking forward to what you come up with for your younger Daughter. Indeed, what have you started!
ReplyDelete~ Tom T
Thank you Tom
DeleteI am struggling to come up with an idea how to do it!
Super stellar craftsmanship there. Fun gift for the kiddos. 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Stew, so when are you going to make a few for your kiddies' amazement?🤣🤣
DeleteMy kids know to expect nothing from me but stern looks and spankings.
DeleteYeah Stew, I bet you are a real Baron Von Trapp! Haha
DeleteMagnificent concept. Brilliant execution. No wonder her sister wants one!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you James. Her nook is The Bridge at Khazad Dum. I am finished with everything but the figures and lighting. I am waiting for my daughter to finish sculpting the balrog to see what I have to work with. In the meantime I am working on a 1/700 scale fort Château du Taureau until I get the balrog
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