Product Description

A book containing plans and instructions for creating five period model shops in 1/12th scale. It includes a Victorian bookshop and ironmongers, an Edwardian toy shop, an art deco tea room and a 1930s grocery store, for all of which it gives advice on fixtures and fittings, packaging, signs, flooring, window displays and stock.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #604341 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Customer Reviews

5 different shops with loads of inspiration!
Miniaturists with a passion for filling 1/12 th scale shops of all descriptions - take note! A beautifully illustrated book covering items such as basic tools and materials, general techniques, lighting and plans for:
*An Edwardian toy shop *A Victorian ironmonger
*An art deco tea room *A Victorian bookseller
*A 1930 grocer
The plans are detailed with finishes resembling the true era, including the outer facades and window dressing, the "how to" of assembling the shop, lighting ideas and tips to ensure your end product is superb. Also included are the brandnames of the time period stock - such as Hudsons soap, bovril etc. There are many plans for sneeze tops, counters in various sizes and so on.

A delightful book - for the amateur and professional alike. A must have on your mini bookshelf!