Crafting THE Tudor Palace from Cardboard (1.21 Meters)

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For this build, we're going back to the 1500s, to a time when King Henry the 8th ruled England. He received Hampton Court as a gift, and since then the manor house was associated with the Tudor Dynasty throughout the ages.
I built the miniature version of the Trophy Gate, or the Great Gatehouse in HO scale, slightly smaller than 28mm scale that one would associate with DnD. The main frame is cardboard, with laser engraved EVA foam for the brick details, and then layered on cardstock and 3d printed details.
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00:00 Intro
00:14 Choosing the Scale
00:51 Chop That Cardboard
01:15 Glueup
02:18 Towers
03:04 Battlements
03:25 Bricks
03:49 Sponsor
04:27 Bricks Bricks Bricks
05:16 Greeblies
06:22 More Details
06:51 Roof
07:40 MORE Details
08:46 Goop
09:01 Spray it!
09:33 Paint it!
11:00 One more thing...

[@Boylei]

What a cool project, Knarb! The 3D printed parts really took it to another level.

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks Caleb. I didnt end up recording making them as much as I would have liked, but I guess it gets the point across.

[@lordscan1047]

Mr Boyley sunday wasnt the same without your video.

[@chrisantzaras]

@@KnarbMakes I would love to see you make 3D models on blender in a future video to see how you go about doing it. You seem to be the best in that regard out of everyone that I follow in this hobby.

[@c_d_modelshop]

@@lordscan1047 i agree :( i was pretty sad man...

[@Geordiecrafts]

Amazing build Knarb, the result turned out great! I dont know where you find the space to store all these giant projects though haha. Your videos are always so relaxing to watch, cant wait for the next one 😊.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Knarb, your builds are so dern AMBITIOUS! For me, this one was jaw-dropping! Phenomenal work.

[@KnarbMakes]

Glad you like them! thx man!

[@RealTerrainHobbies]

VERY cool project Knarb!! Fantastic castle my man❤️🙂

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

This looks incredible! Really well done. Those chimneys are amazing

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks Eric!

[@fiddyb]

I live just around the corner from Hampton Court and visit often, I must say you've done a fantastic job on this model.

[@dodorosey6245]

Me too

[@meaghan_rebecca]

@@dodorosey6245 Same here - often went on school trips there

[@ScratchBashing]

I love the combination of technique and materials from humble cardboard through to 3D prints. Epic build!

[@WylochsArmory]

Very very neat

[@ldhsmash2718]

I would just like to say, as a British person, I have been there in person and honestly that is a perfect replica, well done.

[@BillMakingStuff]

nice of you to make a model of my summer home. Thanks Knarb

[@KnarbMakes]

Its a very nice home. You must be proud

[@hospitalcakewalk]

1000% his school teachers looked at his models from home and looked at him and said 'tf you made this, who did you pay?'

[@Miscast]

woooow. Killing it Knarb!

[@danielreynolds1635]

This is an awesome build! I would love to see more historical structures if you decided to build them! Great work!

[@josray2557]

Man... My mom would have loved this. She worked in HO. scale all the time and loved castles. I remember some of the really cool stuff she built. You are a crazy man for taking this thing on. Much props, it looks fantastic.

[@moo342]

Is she still with us?

[@josray2557]

@@moo342 No. Passed in 2005

[@stevieandthebarbies]

Proper use of technology to recreate the decorative elements - love it! Can’t wait for the painting.

[@pollyg562]

you builders are just getting better and better and not one of you builds the same way, so you are always in for a treat seeing how each channel tackles a build and its issues, i really was impressed with the mixes of media, well done Knarb

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks so much Polly and I really appreciate the support. Keep crafting!

[@lightdreamer_]

I wish I had your talent... I could show my blind best friend who loves history all the beautiful mansions and castles.....

[@jamesjennings3726]

I used to love near Hampton Court Palace and pass it on the way to work for years. Great place to visit.

[@Nat1videos]

Awesome work Knarb!! I could go visit that place tomorrow, have seen it many times and you nailed it!!

[@Nopityforthemajority]

The trim looked exhausting, great work. The resin windows are a really neat idea.

[@KnarbMakes]

Haha, yeah the trim was quite tedious

[@annbrookens945]

Super impressive! Thinking ahead to when your daughter gets in about 5th grade and has to build a model castle for school, with your help, she is going to CRUSH it!!!

[@KnarbMakes]

I look forward to when she has those projects :) Planning on still letting her do most of it, just with a few nudges in the right direction.

[@kenmakozume9824]

As a British person who has visited Hampton court you have really captured its beauty

[@euansmith3699]

The narration makes this so relaxing. The use of traditional and modern materials and techniques is as impressive and inspiring.

[@SteveFamine]

BEHOLD, this man's planning skills

[@GandalfKarnan]

I /think/ the fake moat is called a ha-ha. It was a common landscaping feature that many of Henry VIII's properties had. This is an amazing model!

[@catherineguest1729]

Oh my God, is there nothing you can't build. I had to join. You are so talented. I hope so many more come to support you.

[@KnarbMakes]

Thank you so much Catherine!

[@nickh9424]

I live down the road from Hampton Court. Awesome model

[@TheParkAttendant]

You got a new subriber from a fellow card board artist. I find wood glue adds strength to my creations as well. So much so I've been able make sturdy and strong trays to hold my rock collection. The card board is stronger than plastic trays which collapses under the weight.

[@SJsCraftingWorld]

Absolutely awesome dude! Your builds are so diverse. Can't wait to see more!

[@nikkimyers4467]

Subscribed! I've been to Hampton Court in person and it's an AMAZING place. Your work here (and on others I've watched so far) is absolutely phenomenal.

[@sameerakhan7455]

This is my first video of yours and when I say I'm impressed, I really mean it. That's simply amazing so definitely gonna watch more now

[@watto2355]

I am completely blown away at the level of detail. Absolutely amazing.

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

That laser scored brick technique is so DOPE! I really like the way you did the red undercoat and then added the spotty off-white to jump start the texture. Nice! You are a meticulous man, Mr. Makes. I did it! : )

[@acbphoenix3037]

This looks really cool and very realistic! I think this is my favourite project you've made so far!

[@BooshojoSenshi]

Insane build! I really enjoy the way you mix scratch building with printing and laser cutting. It's so cool to see it all come together.

[@Voirreydirector]

Extraordinary! Your talent and attention to detail make it seem far easier than I expect it was. Well done, my dear.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Love this build so much! The details are so good. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@andrewsartduchy7721]

I'm glad your daughter called you out on the windows but I also can relate to doing so much work on a project that you're prematurely like "its done!" Amazing job

[@KnarbMakes]

Im asking her what she thinks for every project now.

[@gehngiscorn7391]

I live in England and happen to go to king Henry viii school, cool coincidence great built😀

[@robustnucleus654]

Just WOW! I would love to try an epic piece like this. Such beautiful work.

[@Misha..K]

What a combination of techniques!! Wonderful result 💜

[@SnoddiesHobbies]

I'm 'Enery the Eighth, I am, 'Enery the Eighth I am, I am!

[@Craftlngo]

After I've seen your Rapunzel-Tower Build I thought it'll get really tough to build another impressive piece but I'm really impressed by your Tudor Palace!

[@marinatholeart]

Incredible work! So beautiful.

[@carolinefreeman4546]

This is incredibly realistic. I've been there a few times and its impressive how much detail you've captured.

[@catmomjill]

You, sir, must have the patience of a saint! Such detail really brings it to life.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Amazing piece of work Knarb! Well done!

[@rhysduignan]

I don't watch this channel and i didn't watch this video, but I'm leaving a like and a comment purely because I respect the amount of effort this probably took.

[@rhysduignan]

Wth have a subscriber too

[@design_with_xoliswa]

Reminding me of the project I did in Economic Management Sciences. We had to build a house with cardboard and sell it. I enjoyed it. This must have been super fun to do.

[@dingopuppytoo]

Brilliant! I’d love to see you make the whole thing!!

[@cynthiat6505]

Amazingly realistic! Stunning!

[@lucpar23]

Dude!!! That is epic! I love it.

[@MKempICI]

Wow, Knarb. This is amazing work!

[@ZaneMorganCrafts]

Beautiful work!

[@DungeonMasterpiece]

Okay you have sold me on the Lazer cutter

[@mraide]

Excellent work mate

[@Scapesy]

Great video! I really enjoyed it! The castle looks amazing!

[@KillerGothChick]

this is cool the history nerd in me is super pleased 😂

[@michaeledwards2300]

Your work is impeccable! You said at around 8:40 that it didn’t look like much yet, and I was already thinking it looked so incredible! You’re so talented mate, would love to see more niche builds like this

[@KnarbMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@CCMinis]

Such an epic build, great work on the bigature Knarb!

[@nickev96]

I am amazed! Wow!

[@sofiaottoman]

This is really cool to watch

[@debbralehrman5957]

Amazing work

[@lo-firobotboy7112]

Beautiful model!

[@grahambaker9377]

really impressive work

[@RPRsChannel]

*_Very nice work man._*

[@MrLGDUK]

8:36 "I guess it doesn't look like much yet..." WHAT?? It already looks amazing! 😂

[@jackelise6340]

You’ve been absolutely killing it recently!!!

[@kitbashbox]

Wow dude this is a masterpiece! Love the video great work 👍

[@taramariatravis2486]

Absolutely Breathtakingly beautiful full of interesting amazing details and wow the design is outstanding 😍😍❣️❣️

[@stephenrenwick8781]

Woah,mate that is a totally awesome, but bonkers build. Love it!

[@BPCustomCreations]

Epic build! Very cool Knarb.

[@correlian1155]

Incredible model.

[@NinetaleHobbies]

You're a madman.

[@DoubleAvids]

You are on another level

[@2copperpieces]

Very impressive! 👏

[@brianahawkins8124]

Incredibly Fantastic!!!! See you next time. :D

[@MikeysLab]

Extremely well done man, love the video :)

[@orozer6558]

So beautiful, IMO you are super underrated and should have so much more subs.

[@abdbadour6406]

Crazy talented

[@twashcat360]

THIS IS SOOOO COOL

[@TonyE727]

This is absolutely bananas

[@carlosfandango3366]

That is beautiful!

[@drednok3569]

Amazing work dude. Your voice is somewhat relaxing too, compliments the video very well lol. Love your work.

[@lucaortolani2059]

Please PLEASE build all of it. I'M BEGGING

[@donnawalker3910]

Amazing!

[@tulmir]

you are making us spoiled with these awesome projects!

[@petsdinner]

Awesome build! I always wondered if one could use 3D printer resin for general UV resin applications so thanks for showing that it can be done!

[@YuanMekong]

That is pretty sweet!

[@JonTheGeek]

As someone who has been here, ya nailed it.

[@52Miniatures]

love it! Great work Knarb

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks Alex!

[@marilynryan7822]

WOW- Awesome!

[@chuckandmax7313]

I’d like to have all the tools you have, it really makes a big difference in the fine detail. I work in 1” scale and it would be great if I knew how to create items in blender and had a 3-d printer and a laser cutter. Although in 1” scale I make everything out of wood and there are a lot of resources for scale miniatures. I have built a 3 story Victorian house that is 4’ tall and 4’ wide, it has a variety of different shingles on the roof as well as the siding of the house. I have been collecting miniatures for over 40 years and have quite a collection of museum quality pieces. My house is stages to be a home built in 1897 but viewed on a summers day in 1927. This gave me the liberty to use both Victorian furnishings as well as modern 1920’s appliances. I have hired many artisans from all over the world to create pieces for me on commission. The house is completely electrified and every room is wired with its own circuit so that I can light it in any fashion I want to, the fireplace embers are on a flicker switch to give the illusion of live coals and they are on their own circuit as well as all the exterior lights. My goal is to create vignettes in miniature so that when photographed have the look of a full scale room. There are real parquet wood floors and over 30 different wallpapers used that I ordered from a company in Spain that produces miniature period wallpapers on acid free papers of the highest quality using archival inks. Each room have 3-4 different papers on the walls and ceilings and there are a total of 11 rooms on three floors and two attics and a rooftop conservatory of glass that is my miniature art studio. I got my inspiration from seeing the miniature castle of Queen Mary in which every detail was perfectly reproduced. So I have real crystal chandeliers, imported fine dining China from England real sterling silver flatware and serving pieces, intricate hand tatted miniature lace table runners real linens on the beds and even some very rare pieces made from ivory. There’s a large collection of bronze and gold statues and a library filled with scale books that are fully printed and readable, with a jewelers loupe of course. I wanted all the miniatures to be made from the real thing that the life size objects were made from. I have a collection of faberge eggs with miniature jewels and pearls inside, a collection of hand blown rose colored glassware, and bottles of wine that are actually filled with real wine, in very tint glass bottles. I have put years into collecting and building and decorating the interiors and have now the project of completing the exterior landscaping with hundreds of miniature paper flowers and a large jacaranda tree in full bloom that I had custom made for me. There is an Art Deco bedroom which is my favorite period style and I still have to have all the custom made draperies commissioned for the many windows of the house. You would really like my house as you are a perfectionist like me. In one of the attic rooms there is a collection of antique childrens toys and a miniature house that is in perfect scale of 1/144tn scale and has each room decorated and furnished with very tiny pieces that I would love to have had a 3-d printer to make. There are a lot of miniature dogs and cats that are perfectly scaled with real fur and a peacock with miniature feathers. Each room tells a story and is staged to look as though someone just walked out of the room, a hidden wall safe is behind a mirror over the bedroom fireplace and holds my grandmothers wedding rings. I plan to donate the house to a museum or library where it can be enjoyed by many viewers and kept in a glass case for protection, I have invested over $50,000 on all of the furnishings. The dining room china cost $6,000 and took over a year to be completed and is in the blue willow pattern that was accurate to the Victorian era, it is made from real bone China and painted and fired using the same process of full scale China. Well I had fun watching your build and would like to have my own KZbin channel to show my creation. I’m 60 years old and do not have the computer skills that you have, funny thing is that when I was in college in 1980 I was asked if I wanted to take a computer class, and I said no, because I thought computers were just another passing fad like 8 track cassettes and would never be that popular. Boy was I wrong about that one.

[@KnarbMakes]

That sounds incredible! Never too late to learn new tech if youre motivated, especially with a project like that. Check out maker spaces or libraries nearby that would have a 3d printer.

[@nightfall4031]

Awesome!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Wonderful

[@Adri_Unsung]

Hey I’ve been there! It’s definitely haunted. Looks great awesome job!!

[@welshpete12]

Up to museum standard , very well done !

[@pixelilly]

Now all you need is a teeny tiny Henry VIII to stand at the door!

[@TOM-ic8yk]

Maravillosamente fantástico, trabajazo.

[@MrRogue1974]

More Sci-fi like Star Wars! This was beautiful!