Photo 1.

Here's a neat, dramatic shot of the new house. I thought I'd try something different than the standard Key, Fill and Back lighted shots.

Photo 2.

Back to the typical setups. The new house kit is composed of laser cut wood interior and exterior wall panels, new window and door shapes, curtains, picket fencing for the porches and lattice panels. It's designed for easy assembly with interlocking pieces, yet lends itself to easy modification.

Photo 3.

This view of the rear addition with its back porch is just calling out for more details. Imagine a trash can sitting in the corner and some things stashed under the stairs. There's a laser etched access door in the end of the porch.

Photo 4.

The prototype house was built on sloping ground so access to the lower porch decking was at grade level. However, the display model was built using the steps. The construction options are limited only by your imagination.

Photo 5.

Notice the laser cut detailing around the porch columns. The trim pieces were drawn with CADRail 7.12b. They add a touch of "class" to the structure as was typical on homes of the area.

Photo 6.

Examine the picket fencing and lattice work closely too. I drew the picket fencing shapes and Bill did the lattice work. Notice the interwoven effect he achieved with the slats.

Photo 7.

The end steps are better seen in this shot, as can the window treatment. The tan window shades were painted on the inside surface of the acetate glazing, and the paper curtains were then taped to that painted surface. The completed window was then inserted into the hole in the clapboard siding panel.

Photo 8.

A cardboard alignment template was used to "set" the posts for the picket fencing. Once the posts were secured, the template was removed. Two scraps of 2x8" material were used as shims to elevate the fencing while it was glued to the posts.

Photo 9.

I made a simple diorama on a plywood platform to take photos of the house outdoors. Three home made pine trees were held in place with clamps and a pile of rocks was placed along the sides of the house. Dirt from the garden completed the landscaping. It's not too fancy but looked better than bare plywood.

Photo 10.

Here's another view of the front of the house.

Photo 11.

This photo shows the tremendous landscaping job ahead for the homeowners in order for them to have a smooth, uncluttered yard.

I hope you enjoyed this brief view of the new Silver Plume House kit. I enjoyed designing it and working through the process with Bill Banta. He taught me to think differently about measurements as well as many other facets of kit manufacturing. These newly acquired skills will be devoted to the next project. It's something several of you have requested.