Things From The Basement has a really impressive series with their inspired by Sleepy Hollow set. I tackled the Old Dutch Church last week. This week I moved on to the school house. This is a nice looking model that is also incredibly easy to assemble.
For those new to assembling MDF kits, or those who have yet to take the plunge, this is an awesome building! It incorporates all of the basic steps required for most models, and only consists of four basic walls. I definitely recommend it for beginners. For those who have lots of experience, it’s a beautiful model that goes together quickly.
Again I can’t find a complaint with this kit. It is very user friendly with easy to follow instructions. I didn’t need to pre paint anything with this one due to its simple design, and didn’t finish the interior since I typically don’t. However the model includes two benches for the interior which are a really nice touch for those inclined to lay down the details. Details make the game and model.
I decided to go with the classic “little red school house.” I used a base coat of Citadel Khorne Red. Once fully dry, I used a large brush to blot on Citadel Arroberg ink. After that dried, I finished the inking with a thin layer of Citadel Nuln Oil ink over the entire model. followed by a relatively heavy dry brush of Citadel Khorne Red.
The trim consists of a really pale gray base with a heavy dry brush of white. The porch is a medium brown with a blotting of reddish brown and khaki followed by a thin coat of Citadel Agrax Earthshade. I finished this stage by applying thick splotches of Agrax Earthshade to simulate muddy footprints (we all know how children are).
I wanted to stick with my Wild West theme, so I painted the same yellow brick that I used on the church foundation on the school foundation and chimney. I hand cut more shingles for the roof. This time I went with a darker slate shingle using a base charcoal gray. Once dry I put down a moderate light gray dry brush, then applied rain streaks with Nuln Oil. That required multiple applications to make it really pop.
That’s really all that was involved, and once again I am thrilled with the model. As with the church, this series is so versatile you could use it for nearly any North American scenario. I’m painting Wild West models, but I encourage everyone to watch the film Sleepy Hollow and compare to his models. He really nailed them all. I can’t praise this series enough. Even if you are spooked by The Headless Horseman, Sleepy Hollow is a beautiful place to visit.
