Chinese wooden chairs and table sets A and B

There are cheaper ones. Ebay has a range of about 20 different painted ones that look pretty cool - there is a different scene on the front and back. Two sizes: you need the larger one for 1:6 projects. Buy it now price is $20-25 but I've won a few auctions at $10-$12. Here is a sample.

GubernatorFan wrote:Thanks, PureEnergy, very nice screen. And, I've been meaning to say, nice avatars, though they keep changing so quickly.

Thank you, Guv.  It had been a scratch-build that took very little to accomplish.  Best of all, of course, is the cost.
 
With regard to my avatars, my sincerest gratitude.  I change my signature daily, so my avatars, comparatively, tend to enjoy relative longevity.  LOL.  (But I will eventually compile these photos, and more, into a single post once I've reached a certain point in the process).

I am in motion, sir...  



Thanks again for your kind comments, and excellent finds for both you and Shazz.

Man GubernatorFan, I really do dig those chairs.  I remember seeing them for sale before, but seeing them with figures really sells me for them.  May consider going after a set or 2 after seeing yours.

Shazzdan, that 1st wooden screen is so rad looking.  But I have to ask, how does it look with figures as far as scale?  Looking at any I see on Ebay, it look like they're around 9" tall, which is about 4.5' in 1:1.  Any 1:1 screens like that seem like they're about 6'.  So, is yours taller, or are the real ones sometimes smaller than 6'?  I really like the idea of these, so I do want them to work.

PureEnergy, your custom ones are looking tight as hell.  What are the dimensions on yours?  And tips on what you used?

Modern screens are full height. Older ones were often shorter. People used to change clothes behind these screens and their head was higher than the top of the screen. Around shoulder height seems to have been typical for Victorian, Georgian, and Edwardian screens, but they could vary between 1 and 2.5 meters. Here are some examples:
https://www.carters.com.au/index.cfm/index/1068-screens-folding/

shazzdan wrote:Modern screens are full height. Older ones are shorter. People used to change clothes behind these screens and their head was higher than the top of the screen. Around shoulder height seems to have been typical for Victorian and Edwardian screens, but they could vary from anywhere from 1 to 2.5 meters. Here are some examples:
https://www.carters.com.au/index.cfm/index/1068-screens-folding/

You know you're totally right.  Right after you said that, I found this pic:



Also, whose day is isn't better with a photo of Brigitte Bardot, so you know, you're all welcome.

IMO that is more sexy than a full nude shot.

ReverendSpooky wrote:PureEnergy, your custom ones are looking tight as hell.  What are the dimensions on yours?  And tips on what you used?

I used an electronic die-cutting machine to design and cut the frames, layered them for structure with the hinges inbetween, and applied the peacocks and the flowery images onto textured paper with various ink stamps.  Embossing powder medium for the metallic appearance, heated to a sheen - which results in a plastic-like finish.  Finally, I weathered it with acrylic paints, and inks.    

It’s actually very simple, although, I must admit that my lady did much of the initial design work (she’s an artist / designer).  

The one shown here was done a while ago for a smaller scale (it’s just about 5” in height) - but I can produce these at any size via the same procedure.

I appreciate the appreciation, Spooks.

ReverendSpooky wrote:Man GubernatorFan, I really do dig those chairs.  I remember seeing them for sale before, but seeing them with figures really sells me for them.  May consider going after a set or 2 after seeing yours.

Glad you liked them. I haven't done too much with them yet, but I bet they'll come in useful.

shazzdan wrote:IMO that is more sexy than a full nude shot.

Yeah, that pic is absolutely stunning.  I was just looking for photos of people by folding screens for a size reference, but running into that pic of her was a pleasant surprise.

PureEnergy wrote:

ReverendSpooky wrote:PureEnergy, your custom ones are looking tight as hell.  What are the dimensions on yours?  And tips on what you used?

I used an electronic die-cutting machine to design and cut the frames, layered them for structure with the hinges inbetween, and applied the peacocks and the flowery images onto textured paper with various ink stamps.  Embossing powder medium for the metallic appearance, heated to a sheen - which results in a plastic-like finish.  Finally, I weathered it with acrylic paints, and inks.    

It’s actually very simple, although, I must admit that my lady did much of the initial design work (she’s an artist / designer).  

The one shown here was done a while ago for a smaller scale (it’s just about 5” in height) - but I can produce these at any size via the same procedure.

I appreciate the appreciation, Spooks.

Oh man, that's some cool business.  I often think maybe a die-cutting machine would be a good investment, but it's somewhere behind a good airbrush, compresser, and pressure/vacuum chamber on my list of big ticket toys for projects.  But this is definitely another great example of what can be done with them.

GubernatorFan wrote:

ReverendSpooky wrote:Man GubernatorFan, I really do dig those chairs.  I remember seeing them for sale before, but seeing them with figures really sells me for them.  May consider going after a set or 2 after seeing yours.

Glad you liked them. I haven't done too much with them yet, but I bet they'll come in useful.

Yeah, I have absolutely no plans for them either, outside of your pics making me want a set.  

Late to the party here but I recently bought the chinese set of 2 chairs and side table from eBay, I’d have been nervous if I’d seen this first but happily it arrived just fine…. Knight of Fire in her hip armour can just squeeze on the chair.  Tiny bit of sanding helped smooth some of the wood, but seems well made.  Backdrop in progress…..

Glad it worked. Nice background and accessories.

Thanks, trying to slowly build up some scenery 

Always like seeing photos of in-hand items. Thanks for showing.

Annalise wrote:Always like seeing photos of in-hand items. Thanks for showing.

You are welcome, for my part...

I have often looked at those chairs, very nice Ian!

Thanks for showing. Such wonderful stuff !

I'm glad you liked them, Ephiane!