DIY Paneled Interior Walls for Miniatures : The Captain's Quarters

[@ImperialKneazle]

Oh wow, a very deceptively 'simple' build. I say simple, but that's only because you made it look so easy. The final photos with the colour corrected in the video look absolutely brilliant - can't believe how effective some of your procedures are - the wood effect on the walls is amazing. The whole Captains Cabin looks like a very complex feat of engineering - and should it have been made out of real seasoned wood, you've no doubt built in enough structural integrity that it would hold itself up in RL. Fabulous, well done xx

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you enjoyed the build! I think because I went though architecture school it is ingrained in my head to make sure things are "structurally sound" or at least look that way lol!

[@Norfolk250]

The queen of up-talkers

[@pamelablume1637]

Brilliant Ara!, Just brilliant. Roxie wants to come and live in your captains quarters. She thinks the captain needs a mascot like her.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

He most definitely will need a cabin buddy! Good thinking Roxie!💖💖

[@boniemann]

You are so darn talented....thanks for sharing

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you 😊

[@cheriwhitley8385]

I looove the aged look!!!it just comes to life hehe..yes.lFALL..and Adams family..nothing better!!

[@DollFairyCrafter]

I don't know about anyone else but I wanna see what the whole ship would look like now 😂 just because this chunk of the ship looks so amazing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh my it would be humongous! Lol!! Maybe I can create a painting of what the ship would look like in the Captains Quarters somewhere 😉

[@melodyfisher1512]

This is taking shape beautifully. 👍👍👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Melody💖

[@georgecunningham9175]

Not that I ever doubted you, but this is so much "more" than I expected! "Pure Genius" may seem to be overstatement, but it is darned close to the fact. As with most of your projects, I have trouble deciding which is more entertaining - the process or the result. While watching you create, I get impatient to see the finished product - and then when I see the finished product I want to see more of the creative process. Yeah, I know..............I bit schizophrenic of me, huh? Fortunately you don't have to put up with me, you can just "turn me off' - a luxury those around me lack! Thank you and I look forward to the Addams Family Marathon!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you George! To be fair I am the same way. I get very impatient during the process and then I want to skip to the end to do the finish touches. Unfortunately making things by hand doesn't have a fast forward button lol!

[@GenNairick1]

Wow.. I always learn something in all your videos.. thanks for what you do, Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@crazykitten4845]

I'm really wishing you had decided to do the outside as well! Just because I would have been an extra layer of detail to look at and I'm a suckered for details 😍 I really want to do a few of these because I've had dreams of some REALLY incredible places and I would love to see them in person and show others 🖤

[@mariandavis7953]

Brilliant as always. My favourite KZbin dollshouse channel, always explained perfectly. More power to your Exacto knife!! ♥️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Marian💖💖 I appreciate that so much!

[@mariakelley8410]

I wasn't sure I was going to like a ship series but guess what??? You got me hooked ! I love what you are doing.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you are enjoying it Maria!💖💖

[@marizagonzalez28]

OMG dear Ara!!!! I DO love your videos!!!!! I miss miniatures so much. Marriott is such a nice company but I have so little time for my personal projects. 🥺 Big hug!!!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Mariza!! I am so glad you work for a company you like💖 That can be rare these days! I hope you can find some mini time somewhere soon :)

[@DollhouseDesigns]

Paneling looks great and I can't wait to see more Addams family content! WOOHOO!! October/Fall is my favorite time of year

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Fall is my favorite also ;)

[@darnelleechols8556]

Love your work Ara. The paneling looks like aged wood. Enjoyed the helpful tips you peppered through out the tutorial. I'm filing them away for future reference. Yeah, I occasionally make miniature scenes to amuse myself. Nothing as grand as your creations. I love seeing what I can achieve with common everyday materials.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Darnelle! I am glad it comes across ;)

[@aubreystalcup5452]

It looks absolutely amazing!!!

[@danic7498]

It's looking amazing! The paneling turned out very realistic. I can't wait for Addams Family videos!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Dani!! I am so excited too and I have already started up behind the scenes ;)

[@miagothful]

It´s coming along really well. Loved the aging-touch. Looking forward untill next time.Mia

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Mia!!

[@Wolfkins1972]

Looking great so far 👍😀

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

This is looking amazing!!! I love all your projects but so far ( besides the Addams family house) this is my favorite! !!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sarah!! I am enjoying it a lot too!

[@Spookypoo69]

It’s called wainscoting if you didn’t know I really like how you did that that really cool

[@A_ndrea]

Omg I love this freaking channel so much lol

[@dianabizet4264]

This project is really coming together nicely. I’m getting very excited about it.❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Diana! I am so glad you are enjoying!!💖

[@Annejuli]

You really moved the Captains Quarters along in this video! I can't believe how much detail you added. I'm excited to see the next installment and see what else you do with it

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

This is looking great, it came together beautifully, Ara.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@rosemaryreed1226]

I'm so impressed, it's wonderful, I'm learning so much with your videos

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rosemary! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@jantucker9355]

That is fantastic! I love it. I am very impressed with how you can cut straight lines freehand! And so fast! Great job.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jan! I basically have a 4 year degree in xacto lol!!

[@Thicketworks]

Thank you, Ara! I love the final result - it just oozes atmosphere and a kind of masculine elegance that I find very appealing. The panels really make the surfaces come alive. In awe of your engineering skills, girl! xoxo

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much my friend! I am beyond excited for your graveyard scene! And its perfect time for me to get inspired right before I work on the Addams graveyard!! Hugs!

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Incredible work as always! Can't wait to see the Addams' House! Keep up the great work!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! :)

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Love your ideas! I want to put panelling in my 1:6 diorama living room.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@jillianmcclennan576]

Looks great, really starting to manifest! Thank you Ara

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jillian!

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

This is coming together nicely! I’m so interested to see the spiral staircase made. I just built one out of cardboard for my own project, but didnt account for the rise between floors, so it came out.....interesting......its permanently in place, so I’m not going to change it, but i want to see how you do yours so I can learn for next time. SO excited for Addam’s family October!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am excited to figure out the spiral staircase as well! I need to start researching it a bit and playing around with my materials so I am ready to go when the time comes! ;) Thank you💖

[@rachaelkasper5445]

This is wonderful! I'm taking notes LOL There are so many ideas I want to incorporate into projects! I can't wait for the spiral staircase. October is going to be exciting!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

So glad you are enjoying it Rachael! I am excited for October too! ;)

[@oaknwichlanedesigns]

Love how you built this! It always seems so easy when I watch you do it!!! Addams Family October!!!!! I'm so excited! And then the grave yard on Halloween!!! WHAT FUN!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It is a fairly easy process... just time consuming. As are all minis lol! I am excited too and already getting started!

[@saintscoutminiatures4562]

Ara this is looking SO GOOD

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!💖💖

[@daphnelafave2418]

Can't wait to see the graveyard Ara!! Hurry Halloween night 👻 The walls and floors are terrific 😁

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol me too Daphne! I am sooo looking forward to working on it!💖💖

[@YvonneG]

This is so cool to watch, thank you for doing this. Hope you have a lovely day.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Yvonne! I hope you have a wonderful day as well!

[@elisabethclancy3949]

Amazingly wonderful ! I just love all the details you do on your stuff . I feel that the details is what brings it to life . Thank you for sharing and inspiring me . I was hoping I would be all moved in by now and starting my dollhouse . But sad to say no. I still have my Greenleaf dollhouse kit box closed . Most of my stuff is still in boxes . Still waiting to try and start working on minis,lol. I just found this and was so happy to .

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Elisabeth! Sometimes those real life things tend to take over don't they? I hope you can get back to you minis soon!

[@DRN]

It is comming out so cool

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Daniela!!

[@yuukixcross123]

Fantastic work again!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!💖

[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

Awesome!!!!!

[@aleeandaze5839]

Duuuuude 😍😍😍 shes coming alomg so good

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Aleean!!💖💖

[@thethrifteddragon8157]

Thank you for sharing!

[@michellebrady3621]

💖 Love your progress on the captain quarters 🚢. I Can't wait for October 🎃and excited to see the graveyard☠.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Michelle!! I am excited to get started on it!😄

[@foxhousecreations4869]

I am just blown away at how your work takes on such a realistic look! Nice job! I can't wait to see how it turns out when you complete it! ( There is more to the project right?) Please say yes! Please say yes!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rhonda! Yes there is much much more to this project ;) So glad you're excited to see it!

[@foxhousecreations4869]

I'm saying the ss. Bentley

[@brentwheeler7189]

OMG I would love to see you build a luxury Victorian train car

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh that would be a fun one!!

[@heathertaylor-willockx3632]

Wow Ara! So glad I watched this (I've been busy). But this is amazing. I can't believe how well it has all come out. You aging really looks good. Who knew it could come out that realistic with just paint! And this video highlighted how well the exterior wall treatment you did with the glue came out. It really does look like wood! I am doing some paneling myself in my glamping trailer, but it will be all white (or maybe blue) and neat. This video has me rethinking my process though. I was building up the paneling in layers. Your method of using just 2 layers looks much better. Any tips appreciated!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you enjoyed the video and the process Heather!! You definitely can get some really cool effects by layers papers but this is the simplest way I know to do it lol. I have also scored matboard and pulled up the 1/8" pieces. I definitely prefer this way after trying both out. I think it keeps the cuts more accurate.👍 I'd love to know your method too! So many different ways to do things in minis!

[@tamarab.7151]

awesome

[@7spiritualcompass706]

You're amazing! Love it. The only thing I see that could be added is a small round window below deck. Thank you. ❤👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! That may definitely happen... it is REALLY dark down there!

[@zuitsuit80]

I’ve seen movies where the window seat had a “comfort seat” for the captain. It’s basically a private toilet hole with a lid.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

oh wow... great idea... I will have to look up some references!

[@zuitsuit80]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I’m having a hard time Googling a reference, however, I remember that it is a feature in the first season of AMC’s The Terror about the famous Franklin Expedition. It’s a hidden “outhouse” hole under an upholstered lid that matches the rest of the window bench. No curtain. Apparently, old sea captains weren’t that modest in front of their crew. Haha!

[@aubreystalcup5452]

Do you think a quilter's rotary cutter would be helpful for a project like this?

[@stonespebbles6061]

Those exact-o blades are SO HARD to use haha

[@ilexx3146]

I love the direction you are going, but my only criticism would be for period-ish accuracy, especially with the fine details, those interior walls would be glossy from being waxed or some sort shellac. No Captain worth his salt would have rough timber in his rooms, especially if they are going to be paneled.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the input! I always like to hear suggestions, esp one based in facts and history! However for this project I am giving myself a bit of leniency because he is a time traveling Captain and I am not quite sure which decade he is actually from yet ;) It's interesting to hear about how the wood would be in the cabin👍

[@ilexx3146]

@@BentleyHouseMinis That's why you'd have like a cabin boy valet dude to take care of that stuff for you. Pour your grog, feed the monkey, put hot bricks under your covers to warm the bed. Polish the walls, fetch your food from the galley. ;)

[@cheryl8280]

You do some of the most fun pieces ever. I even think I could do some of them. But, may I comment on your music choice? You voice is perfect for the tutorial and completely understandable, but..............the music drowns you out. Also, it sounds like it's on a loop. It's supposed to be spooky halloween music? Hope I didn't offend anyone with my comment. Can't wait to see many more videos from you, because this one is definitely bookmarked. Lucky captain to have such an elaborate suite!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Constructive criticism is always welcome here Cheryl💖 My music choices have def changed over the years and every now and then I will put one out where it's over powering. I have been doing more and more with just my voice (which is scary to an introvert like myself) but my confidence has grown a bit ;) I am so glad you are enjoying the project!

[@shirleyneilson9594]

I think you won the chest as the printer 1 didn't have handles

[@chamonixbrand6830]

I know this is probably a weird comment, but how much money do you normally spend on foamboards.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Not very much. The dollar tree has them for $1 a piece and I can get several walls from 1 piece. There is a higher quality board called gator board that is more expensive but I haven't tried it out yet.

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

Call me stupid but I got to ask a stupid question but it's been puzzling me for ages now I'm brave enough to ask. What does dry brushing mean and how do you do it please?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Not a dumb question at all. Basically you get a little bit of paint on your brush and then wipe it on a paper towel or something like that to get the paint most of the way off. Then brush it over your piece and it will just get the slightest amount of paint on the raised surfaces. I hope that helps!

[@spg35fem]

This is coming together beautifully, Ara. I can't wait to see how everything comes together for the finished product 💕🦋

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jan! This one is so different from the Coffee shop so its been a fun puzzle to figure out!

[@spg35fem]

@@BentleyHouseMinis 💕💐

[@chrstphr12]

it's lookingh fantastic. The paneling is prefect. This project is so exciting for me.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I am enjoying it as well!