Abandoned Buildings #1

OK, so this is not really about abandoned buildings, but rather about the buildings I intended to model, but were never finished when the project was abandoned.
This project was part of my intention to build a playing area for the Peking (now Beijing) Legations during the "Boxer Rebellion" of 1900. Like most communal projects I've been involved in, I did my bit whilst the good intentions of others fell by the wayside - such is life !
The first building, one that was finished and did see some action, was the 'Temple-style building shown in the photograph to the right.

Rear view

It was made as a temple in Prince Tuan's (iirc) estate that was central to a lot of fighting in the fight for the legations, though it wasn't used by myself, but was loaned for a demonstration game at Claymore many, many  years ago.
It has taken a bit of wear and tear over the years, but is still fairly presentable.
It doesn't have lift off roofs, but figures can be placed (just) on the narrow balcony, as my figures have 20mm square bases (rather than the obscene, spawn of the devil 25mm slotta ones).

Window (duh)

It's hexagonal in shape with about an 8" (200mm) diameter and stands about 8" tall too.
Windows, wall decoration and the balcony surrounds are all made from "plastic canvas" (granny plastic), bought from haberdashers etc. which most, if not all, scratch-builders are familiar with.
The parts were cut to give some  representation of Chinese/oriental flavour to the model.

Wall decoration (obligatory boring picture)

The model's main structure is made predomitably from very thick cardboard, whilst the roofing id of course corrugated card, liberally washed in wall filler (for strength.
Decorations are beads affixes to cocktail sticks, but I haven't a clue what the balcony surround supports are !
The ground floor roof supports are probably dowelling !

Front door detail with figure for scale (Dixon 25/28mm)

Balcony detail with figure for scale.

So that's a building that has seen action on the table-top, even if not by myself.
I suppose with a bit of suitable signage it could double as a Chinese restaurant in a modern setting too ! (Thought the roof should probably be green)

That's it the for this week, next week I'll may well show some really unfinished buildings, once more from my defunct Boxer project.

Here's hoping you've found something of interest in this post and as always your comments are both welcomed and appreciated.