I always wanted to build a set for my Commander Rivers character. In this thread I will show the evolution of its humble beginnings to what it is now. It's gonna be a long one, so grab yourself a coffee 
. You will also no doubt notice that my photography gets better as the thread goes on.
Version 1.
I didn't take too many pics of the first build, but basically it was a wooden box that I constructed from chipboard. Here are a few pics of the first study.
I learned a lot while building this, and even more when trying to use it for pics, The glare for instance on the wallpaper was an issue, and most importantly, that the walls were too low for certain shots
. I stuck with this version for about a year.
I decided that it was time it needed improving. I learned quite a few lessons making the first study, so with this in mind, I set to work. However, I needed a place to start! .
The wife had decided that an old PC unit had to go, so before she could throw it out, I whisked it off to the vam room! (Vintage action man) , stripped it out, re positioned the doors from the front to the rear and sealed it up, making a much larger area for Jake's new study. I added some cladding to make the floor boards and began to seal up the gaps.
Not much happened for the next few weeks, as 1;1 stuff kept getting in the way
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A few weeks later, I picked back up with the project Very Happy I wallpapered the walls, and have now began to add more cladding around the walls, and using recycled parts from the original study, added some doors
I added a new window with a view
and test fitted the new fire place
As you can see Minty looks very pleased with his work so far!
The door frame is now finished, as is the cladding along the side wall. Also you may notice a window sill.
Also starting adding the upper wall cladding,
I also finished off and tidied up the cladding on the other side of the room, I also need now to sand it down and get rid of the glue residue
After this, there was a fair bit of sanding, staining and tidying up done (sorry there aren't more pics of the rebuild) and then of course putting the props inside. Here are some pics of the finished version 2 of the study.
I kept this version for quite a while until I decided that it needed rebuilding again, for the third and final time
Its that time again, Jake has decided that its time for a complete remodel. Here are a couple of the very last shots from inside the old study, hope you guys like them...,
and what does it looks like now???..., anyone of a nervous disposition, look away now!
I started to make a false wall, this hopefully will give the feel of depth when you look through the windows. This is something I experimented with when I built the bedroom, however, placing the window on the back wall did pose a few problems when photographing. So this time, the windows are going on the wall.
The gap between the window and outer wall will be about 1 - 2" depending on my final design. The stairs are not yet fixed in place, they are just there for show. Hope you enjoyed the update
I decided today to make the framework for the staircase, this is only the dry run and still has to be tidied up a bit.
To give an idea of how it will all fit into the study, I have placed the parts in roughly so you guys can get the idea. I have also placed in a door at the top of the stairs, which yes I know, still needs a door frame, but hey we're getting there!
I did do a spot of 1/6 scale wallpapering,
Having sorted the outside of the windows I decided to put the staircase together permanently, and I also wallpapered them. still some odds and ends to add to the staircase, so not quite finished yet.
I boarded out the one wall and wallpapered it. then made the boarded wall for the windows, it might give you some idea of how the view from the window will work .
The background I ordered for the windows arrived. I cut and pasted it to a purposely cut board, then when dry fitted it in place,
I also rubbed down the old window frames, as I wanted them to be a little lighter than before. I have only popped in the front temporarily just to show what the finished windows will look like.
I finished building and staining the window frames, I also wallpapered the window wall, I added the blind to give you guys an idea of what it will look like when finished.
Next the work involved building some bookcases, and a bit of wallpapering, and then building the second half of Jake's study. First up, the bookcases,
Okay,okay, so I cheated!, but they do look good, and I think once other bits have been added they will look fine. Okay, so next up was the second half of Jake's study, no progress pics this time, I kinda got carried away! lol! but here is the progress so far.
I got around to fitting the door and frame, I also added the top of the banister, It is getting there now. I still have a few jobs to do, mainly finishing touches.
I spent the day removing no nails glue from old recycled wood from the old study. Very time consuming and boring Shocked . With that done, today I decided to use the cleaned up wood to finish a few bits, I popped in some skirting board and built a unit into one of the walls. I also caved and put a few bits back in the study. Here are a few pics
Added a few more bits, would have posted some pics yesterday, but lost my alien in a jar Suspect , found him now tho! cheers . Can you spot him???
Oh no! the adipose has ventured into Jake's unfinished study! I hope they don't get into any mischief!..., still it could be worse, the minions could have found their way in there!!
A few pics now of the study when things started to go back in,
Thanks for looking!
. You will also no doubt notice that my photography gets better as the thread goes on.Version 1.
I didn't take too many pics of the first build, but basically it was a wooden box that I constructed from chipboard. Here are a few pics of the first study.
I learned a lot while building this, and even more when trying to use it for pics, The glare for instance on the wallpaper was an issue, and most importantly, that the walls were too low for certain shots
. I stuck with this version for about a year.I decided that it was time it needed improving. I learned quite a few lessons making the first study, so with this in mind, I set to work. However, I needed a place to start!
.The wife had decided that an old PC unit had to go, so before she could throw it out, I whisked it off to the vam room! (Vintage action man)
, stripped it out, re positioned the doors from the front to the rear and sealed it up, making a much larger area for Jake's new study. I added some cladding to make the floor boards and began to seal up the gaps.Not much happened for the next few weeks, as 1;1 stuff kept getting in the way
.A few weeks later, I picked back up with the project Very Happy I wallpapered the walls, and have now began to add more cladding around the walls, and using recycled parts from the original study, added some doors
I added a new window with a view
and test fitted the new fire place
As you can see Minty looks very pleased with his work so far!
The door frame is now finished, as is the cladding along the side wall. Also you may notice a window sill.
Also starting adding the upper wall cladding,
I also finished off and tidied up the cladding on the other side of the room, I also need now to sand it down and get rid of the glue residue
After this, there was a fair bit of sanding, staining and tidying up done (sorry there aren't more pics of the rebuild) and then of course putting the props inside. Here are some pics of the finished version 2 of the study.
I kept this version for quite a while until I decided that it needed rebuilding again, for the third and final time
Its that time again, Jake has decided that its time for a complete remodel. Here are a couple of the very last shots from inside the old study, hope you guys like them...,
and what does it looks like now???..., anyone of a nervous disposition, look away now!
I started to make a false wall, this hopefully will give the feel of depth when you look through the windows. This is something I experimented with when I built the bedroom, however, placing the window on the back wall did pose a few problems when photographing. So this time, the windows are going on the wall.
The gap between the window and outer wall will be about 1 - 2" depending on my final design. The stairs are not yet fixed in place, they are just there for show. Hope you enjoyed the update
I decided today to make the framework for the staircase, this is only the dry run and still has to be tidied up a bit.
To give an idea of how it will all fit into the study, I have placed the parts in roughly so you guys can get the idea. I have also placed in a door at the top of the stairs, which yes I know, still needs a door frame, but hey we're getting there!
I did do a spot of 1/6 scale wallpapering,
Having sorted the outside of the windows I decided to put the staircase together permanently, and I also wallpapered them. still some odds and ends to add to the staircase, so not quite finished yet.
I boarded out the one wall and wallpapered it. then made the boarded wall for the windows, it might give you some idea of how the view from the window will work .
The background I ordered for the windows arrived. I cut and pasted it to a purposely cut board, then when dry fitted it in place,
I also rubbed down the old window frames, as I wanted them to be a little lighter than before. I have only popped in the front temporarily just to show what the finished windows will look like.
I finished building and staining the window frames, I also wallpapered the window wall, I added the blind to give you guys an idea of what it will look like when finished.
Next the work involved building some bookcases, and a bit of wallpapering, and then building the second half of Jake's study. First up, the bookcases,
Okay,okay, so I cheated!, but they do look good, and I think once other bits have been added they will look fine. Okay, so next up was the second half of Jake's study, no progress pics this time, I kinda got carried away! lol! but here is the progress so far.
I got around to fitting the door and frame, I also added the top of the banister, It is getting there now. I still have a few jobs to do, mainly finishing touches.
I spent the day removing no nails glue from old recycled wood from the old study. Very time consuming and boring Shocked . With that done, today I decided to use the cleaned up wood to finish a few bits, I popped in some skirting board and built a unit into one of the walls. I also caved and put a few bits back in the study. Here are a few pics
Added a few more bits, would have posted some pics yesterday, but lost my alien in a jar Suspect , found him now tho! cheers . Can you spot him???
Oh no! the adipose has ventured into Jake's unfinished study! I hope they don't get into any mischief!..., still it could be worse, the minions could have found their way in there!!
A few pics now of the study when things started to go back in,
Thanks for looking!
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