Constructing Winterfell

As I've mentioned a few times on this blog, I treated myself to a 3D puzzle of Winterfell. I just LOVE Winterfell scenes in Game of Thrones and I'm very much a Stark! I'd love to actually live there in a Westeros winter, a wolf curled up beside me and those warm fires to heat us! I'd love to sit under that gorgeous tree in the spring and summer and read. A few people have asked to see my progress so far so here is my update.

The worst part was putting the base together. As I pieced it together, a few of the slots kept coming out of the holes and I thought it was too flimsy to hold. But I soon sorted that by using fast drying craft glue to hold it in place so that was problem solved. Then I put a few big parts together to form the main structure of the central castle. Craft glue is not meant to be needed but it is a good idea to at least have it on standby.

Next was to get some of the turretts, towers and buildings on top of the main castle part and some of the first ground floor buildings. It's pretty straightforward, just a little patience needed, so it only took half an hour maximum, probably less.

Then it was time to get working on more of the outbuildings on top of the castle and around it and start forming the outer wall. These two photos show progress on the back and front of the castle. I rattled through this bit in about another half hour as I watched the news. In the lower photo you can even see my first tree planted behind the outer wall! That tree was the trickiest bit so far! It's taking shape quickly though.

 

I am so much enjoying the castle construction. The intructions are clear and colour coded, showing where each constructed piece goes on the base and I'm really pleased with how well it has been going. It is a fun thing to do while relaxing in front of a favourite film or the news!