This structure was built the same as most all the others: ½” plywood frame for walls, glued to a 1/8” masonite floor board, with a 1/8” mahogany veneer roof. Over these surfaces were glued plastic sheet featuring stone walls and slate. The windows were made by layering a colored print of an arched stained glass window (from the internet) between two clear acetate sheets. The window frames were cast in resin from a mould and painted grey. The front tower of the church is coated in sand textured paint to give a stucco appearance. The cross and other trimmings came from Hobby Lobby. The steeple top is removable and has a false floor so soldiers can be positioned there. The cupolas were from a doll house supply shop. The flashing that surrounds the cupolas and roof joints is made from rolled lead sheet. This comes from a golf supply shop (used for weighing down club heads). Along the sides are 9 simulated concrete pads which will hold a column and support the roof overhang, once a master column is made, an RTV mould created and the resin poured. These will be made to look like granite columns. The concrete foundation has already been poured (in concrete) for this building at the battlefield, but right now……its covered in snow and ice. Guess we will have to wait for spring to see how it all looks. One last detail will be to create some head stones and crosses for the grave yard around the church. Enjoy! PP
