PanzerKaput's Gangs of Rome

So now to the actually shops.

I know where I want the shops, the clue is I have painted the signage above them and I have decided to create, build and paint the Wine Store first. I think that says more about me than any choice.

I dont know if anyone else does this but I actually name and sort of create characters in my head of who live and trades in the shops, please may I not be the only one who does this.

So this is Vincentius’ Vinum Tabernam or Vincent’s Wine Shop. Vincentius is a making of fine, okay above average wines that he presses in his store. I actually supplies the inn next door with wine as well some of the other bars and inns about. Vincentius is a lover of wine and enjoys his work but never feels that he is getting the recognition that he thinks he should. He is lucky as one of the local Dominus like his wine and him so he protected for the time.

I first plan the interior so  have an idea of where I want everything to go and then paint the floor first. Iron Gate Scenery do some nice shop floors that fit the shop spaces and this adds some texture to the floor.

I paint and glue all the bits to the base before I put it in the shop. I have done it this way for two reasons, one, so I can lift it out of the shop if I need to and two, so I can use these as stores on a market.

I think it has really brought the shop to life and I am happy with the results. Now I know that purple was a rare colour, but that was Imperial Purple, this purple has come from the grapes Vincentius uses.