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This was a great paper model with some rather interesting features that you just don't see on other models. I found it a bit on the challenging side and parts were "fiddly" at best. I wish that they had printed the part numbers onto the glue tabs instead of off the parts because once you cut the pieces out they were no longer numbered. I also wish they had not used a light blue to indicate some of the glue areas because that blue stands out if you cannot get it glued up perfectly. A solid beige or dark brown would have done the job and been a bit more forgiving. It would have been nice to been able to leave off the woodpile should a modeler want, but the big blue gluing areas required its use.
Better instructions would have been useful as well.
If you are a highly experienced paper modeler I don't think any of these issues would be too much of a detraction.
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This model is even better than any other out there; I don’t know why they are giving it away! Looks good, and has an interior! Interiors are rare in paper house models(or any kind really)!
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Too fiddlely for my liking, good idea for Role playing though
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Having recently got into paper modelling, particularly as an aid to our D&D sessions, I was pleased to find this sample and give it a go. The graphics are nice, with the inside of the building being particularly well detailed. Assembly was fairly straightforward although I think my card was a little too light to be ideal so I found it necessary to bolster a lot of the parts before final assembly. The finished model looked fine although I do have a few reservations.
The base could have done with being larger so as to accommodate the lean-to wood shed which, being unattached to the base seems unduly flimsy. I could have left it off the model but then there would be a bright blue patch on that wall. The other problem for me was that the cut and score lines are very heavy and show up quite a bit on the finished model which was a little disappointing.
Overall I certainly can't complain about the quality of the model given that it was a free download, but I will not be buying any more from the range on the basis of this test. My score of 4/5 reflects my enjoyment of the assembly process as well as the fact that the model was free.
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This is a nice little model, especially for free! It is very colorful, and the art is nicely done.
Construction was fairly easy. There are quite a few component pieces for a simple model, and some of them were a bit fiddly, but it went together well and looks good on the table.
The roof is removable so that you can place models inside as well. This makes it especially useful for both wargaming and RPGs.
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Hey, first off, this is free. Second, this is really a neat little model, very colorful, and does have that lived in Hovel feel to it. It is not hard to build. You may or may not have a venue for it to exist in, but it even looks good under the Christmas tree at the office (or home). It has an interior, and it probably could be furnished. I printed mine on bond paper, like an index card weight and it holds up great. The basic design creates a sturdy building that keeps its shape well.
I am probably missing out on the next part here, I can't find companion buildings to go with it, even for sale! But, as I said I am probably missing the boat and overlooking the obvious...
I really recommend it, a fun, straight forward build that will look good just sitting on your desk.
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The hovel was great. Downloaded and printed well. Easy to construct. Using it for Cutlass. Fit the scale of the game nicely. Thanks.
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The models of FantasyCutouts.com are in a league of their own. Most paper models, especially buildings, have a flat, architectural quality--they get the job done, but sometimes lack character. The Hovel is exceptional because Leo Hartas is such a good illustrator. His surfaces have great texture: you can actually see the difference between flagstone and cobblestone, or between wooden beams and the more weathered wood of a door. And there are dozens of little details, like laundry hanging on a line, a barrel being used as a nightstand, farming tools leaning in a corner. Construction is pretty simple (not all FantasyCutoffs.com models are) and the model has a nice dimensionality when completed. Just a terrific model that will add atmosphere to your RPG play. Highly recommended.
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excellent product thumbs up from me id even go ar far as to say they look fantastic when built
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this a lot harder than coach house but will improve ones skill level
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Easy instructions easy to print easy to make! What more do we want. Will be ordering some more buildings in the near future.
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The model is beautiful, very detailed. The pieces fit together well and the instructions are easy to follow. I am very pleased!
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I have still yet to assemble this model, but I still feel compelled laud praise upon it. LH's ink detailed ink work is second to none. The choice of details and colours are bright and inventive. There's something of the fairy tale about this piece, a magical illustrative style. This artist is also clearly a very clever card engineer.
(Free to download at the time of typing this - but easily worth any price under $8)
Ideal for off-the-beaten-track forest encounter, or a dwelling on the edge of a city.
Sublime. :)
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This is a beautifully illustrated model. Leo Hartas is one of the top fantasy artists in the UK today (just look at his website!)
I was drawn here having looked at his comic book, Mirabilis, of which I am a huge fan.
I am looking forward to getting more models from this range; Leo's style is the perfect combination of detail and colourful whimsy. When we played using the hovel, it added mood and flavour to the gaming table, and to the session, too.
Unlike most models like this, it opens up to reveal a richly detailed interior. As a result, the game changed to an exploration of the hovel, and the characters hung around there for much longer than I expected, so I got more gameplay from that part of the session than I anticipated. The players even discussed making the area their base of operations because they liked the idea of fortifying the hovel so much!
Highly recommended.
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