4Ground produces great model kits and this Polish Rural Dwelling kit is another grand example. We showed you the
Two Story Terrace and
Ox Wagon, and now we'll move on to models we're planning on using on the Eastern front!
The kit seen here contains many swell components.
One of the interesting features on this particular kit is the cracked missing daub portions along the lower sections of the walls. The dwellings were built using woven sticks like wattle fences and then covered with a mixture of materials usually made of a combination of wet soil, clay, sand, animal dung and straw.
Here the mud daub pieces are removed and wattle pieces placed inside.
The interior is divided into two spaces. in the main area there is a fireplace made of the hearth and stone back wall.
Two additional layers build the depth and then a face and side plate go over top of them to finish it. A second stone hearth for cooking is added for a final touch.
Doors and windows have a nice blue trim and a variety of shutters are included.
The porch and roof have a nice wood grain finish and blue accents again finish off the roof.
For thatch, fur is included in three pieces. One for each side and a third for the ridge line.
Here they are in place.
Using PVA glue watered down, you can brush it on to give the thatch a more natural appearance. A stone and wood capped chimney adds the final touch.
Here are a few parting shots of this jolly good 4Ground kit.
We continue to be impressed with the attention to detail 4Ground gives these model kits.
Have a great battle!
The Old Crow
