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 :wave: As some of you may be aware I liked to do the odd custom Victorian Mansion. I recently put a poll up asking about what people would like to see in their dream house. I was hoping for a discusion on what people like, their fantasies and general wish lists. Thankyou everyone who voted.

What I ended up with was some very nice comments instead about my work. A very big thank you to all, it's these kind comments that keep me going. So on that note I have to admit I'm kind of fishing for more nice things  :-[ But I don't mind criticism either please fell free to always point out the bad as well as the good. >:D

I managed to dodge the rain this afternoon to take some preliminary shots of my current project Houghton Hall for my blog and I couldn't help but share them. I'm just so excited that after more than 2 months solid work she's almost done  :woohoo: So please bare in mind she's not finished yet.
This is the real Houghton Hall



This is my version





When she's finished I'll do a proper post with all the pictures on but I just wanted to show off a bit- sorry!
The house isn't exactly like the original I've got more windows to the front and I've had to add a dome in the middle but I hope you can see what I tried to base her on.

Oh and the reason for the dome is my favourite room - the hallway.

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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2011, 21:16:48 »
 :clap: :clap: :clap: That is amazingly, wonderfully beautiful!!! I love the colors you chose.  :clap: :clap: :clap:
When can I move in???  :lol:
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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2011, 21:18:24 »
I...  just fell off my chair!!
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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2011, 21:29:12 »
 :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg:
Speechles.....

That house is AMAZING and the hall is the best room I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2011, 21:49:10 »
 :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg:

Amazing creation yet again Emma!!! I love the use of the roman arena section!!! It ties very nice with the whole structure! and the steck castle parts for a basement!!!

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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2011, 21:56:47 »
 :love: Thanks guys!

Here's a couple more shots of the hall. I've still got to redo the portico outside but most of the inside is done.



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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2011, 23:02:02 »
 :inlove: OMG..that is amazing Emma! Is it all playmo?
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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2011, 23:08:33 »
Emma, you have completely outdone yourself!!! Your creations are always amazing, but this is just unbelievable!!! :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow: The hallway is fantastic! And the outside is simply gorgeous. I can't WAIT to see the finished product!
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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2011, 23:10:34 »
That is wonderful Emma, I'm not surprised that you can't wait to show us  :)  :clap: :clap: :clap: :wow: :wow: :wow: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I do love the use of  steck for the basement and the steps.  :inlove:
Like Linda, I would love to know which parts you used - some I can't recognise!
Will you tell us how you made it?
The hall is amazing too, I love the colours you have chosen.

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Re: Houghton Hall - Early photos as I couldn't wait any longer.
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2011, 23:29:08 »
:inlove: OMG..that is amazing Emma! Is it all playmo?

Hi Lindama,
it's 95% playmobil the only non PM parts are the tall columns and the roof railings simply as I couldn't get the parts from PM.

That is wonderful Emma, I'm not surprised that you can't wait to show us  :)  :clap: :clap: :clap: :wow: :wow: :wow: :clap: :clap: :clap:
I do love the use of  steck for the basement and the steps.  :inlove:
Like Linda, I would love to know which parts you used - some I can't recognise!
Will you tell us how you made it?
The hall is amazing too, I love the colours you have chosen.

Elaine

I'll put another post up later when it's all done but in the meantime if you'd like to see more check out my blog to see how it's been made.

http://emma-j1066.blogspot.com/p/houghton-hall.html
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