1:6 Sclae Sherlock Holms and Watson

 Too bad there are only 6 episodes a season of the BBC's Sherlock.  Loosely based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective, this contemporary Sherlock is annoying and arrogant and brilliant and likeable all at the same time.  He is my favorite version Sherlock yet.

The most popular and recognizable of all locations associated with the series is Apartment 221B Baker Street.  Sherlock's residence.  Didn't realize how interesting the set was until a customer asked for a 1:6 scale version of the sofa and coffee table found in Sherlock's apartment for his Big Chief Studio Limited 1:6 Scale Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and John (Martin Freemon) figures.  Funny what you don't see even when you are looking.  I have been watching Sherlock for three years now and didn't really see the set until I started researching the details.  

 

Requests for custom orders usually include images of the item the customer would like built.  This was the image I was sent:

The sofa has an army green look to it in this picture, but without filters the sofa is actually brown.

 

My 1:6 scale interpretation of the sets sofa and coffee table in full sunlight. 

With filtered light:

The sofa is just the right size for the figures.  The guy who ordered the sofa took the picture below after he received his items.

The Sherlock figures come with a scull, violin, the jacket draped over the sofa and a few other items to make the set look real.  You can find the action figures at Lukes Toy Store.  The sofa can be found at my Etsy store MiniPlacesStudio.

 

For those of you interested reproducing the entire room the items below can also be made for you.

A few items that would be helpful to make this diorama.  The wall paper behind the couch:

The wall paper on fireplace wall

The scull above the couch.

 An item to put in the bookcase.

Print found in Sherlocks bedroom.

A map of Great Britain

 Pinterest is Sherlock fan heaven.  So many things to help you create your diorama.

Thank you for visiting.

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Mid Century Modern Chair

1:6 Scale Fish Tank

In the good old days when my children were young and still listened to me, meaning a very long time ago, my oldest got a fish as a goodie bag gift from an impressively creative mom giving an under the sea birthday party.  And although I was thrilled she didn't bring home candy, I don't think that mom realized what she started.

My daughter loved that fish.  She sat there for hours staring at the poor fish not realizing it was slowly running out of oxygen in that little plastic cup.   Knowing very little about fish except that when a fish swims on it side it is a bad sign I purchased a large glass bowl thinking all of our problems, actually my daughters and her fishes problems and there for my problems, were solved.

 The larger bowl was only a temporary fix.  It didn't take long for my husband, who loves all things gadget and believes that bigger is always better, got involved and my small fish in the cup problem began to grow and grow and grow.  Before I knew it my living room had a two hundred gallon fish tank with 20+ fish and a lot of very happy algae.  All because of a creative birthday party parting gift.

I think I would have preferred the fish tank below.  There are real fish in that tank.  Hard to believe.  This guy sells miniature that are amazing he can be found here : http://konenko.net/index-en.htm

Our gigantic fish tank did not come with us when we moved to our current home, and honestly I think I prefer the plastic version below (even though my husband and daughter would disagree).  It will never grow algae and the fish will never swim on their sides unless they become unglued.  Besides it fits perfectly on my black bookcase.  

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Vintage Kitchen Table in Playscale

What comes around goes around.  What was cool and trendy in the '20 to '60s has become cool and trendy again.  Can't say I am loving all that has come back (skinny jeans for instance), but the ceramic top tables with the bright colors and chrome finishes I am loving.

 

Here is my 1:6 scale take on the retro kitchen table and chairs

Table and chairs are made of wood and metal.  I must give credit where credit is due, there is a very talented 1:12 scale builder that gave me inspiration to make these items. She can be found at http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com.  She made a similar table and chairs from paper and metal tubing.

If you would like to purchase this set or would like a version of it built in different colors or more chairs please contact me or visit me at my Etsy shop.

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Shops in 1:6 Scale

Some of the most amazing 1:6 scale artists make dioramas of shops.  These are some realistic photos from Flicker that might inspire you.

 

 

One of my customers has shared the fabric store she made with a few of my display cases.  I am in aw of her work.  Every one of her photos are bright and cheerful and perfectly proportioned.  She uses mostly inexpensive props but puts them together beautifully.

 

If you are interested in shelving, or any other custom work, for a diorama contact me at MiniPlacesStudio .  I would love to make your 1:6 scale dream a reality.  If you have photos of work you have done in 1:6 scale that you can share with me I would love to see it.  If the photos are used in on this blog you may receive free mini furniture. 

Thanks so much for visiting!  Have a great day.

Library Card Catalog in 1:6 Scale

Poetic Home has this gorgeous image of a library card catalog, full size of course, on their website.    These antiques are being retired from libraries as the computer takes their place but if you are lucky enough to find one they look and function beautifully in a home.  My sixth scale library card catalog below has nonfunctional drawers but has the look of the originals.  I used jewelry findings to make the drawer hardware.