A customer commissioned me to make him a "Middle Eastern" intersection part of a city. I have mocked up the layout and started on a lookout tower he wanted. I will say right off the bat that I think the tower is too high, so I will be taking it down an inch or so At the current height, I'd have to make the buildings very big (not something I planned)

The front, back, and one side will be covered by wood panels, the beams are there for support and obviously hold the panels. There will be a ladder down the right side (looking at picture) and hopefully some machine gun mounts up front. I may also add some spot lights to it!





As you can see from the picture above, it's kinda big.

I have developed this dowel system that I think will add much security to the whole piece especially once I get it wrapped.

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In carpentry, the dowel rod in the frame is called a mortise and tennon joint. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortise_and_tenon

I seriously don't build anything out of wood without reinforcing the frame like this. I know it takes the extra time and planning, but man, the pieces last forever afterward.

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Good to know. I wasn't trying to claim I re-invented the wheel...

This is going to Germany, so yea, I wanted something sturdy.

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Alright, I re-did the tower as the other one was WAY too big in my opinion. Here is the new start:

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That looks pretty awesome. Great Job!

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