Abtei Tor

Gateway to the Abbey

2025-5

8.9.2025 

2025.5.1 ~ Introduction

(8.9.2025)

This morning, I noticed two rooftop remains of Faller's Wehrgang in my storage box. 

They prompted the design of a gate at the beginning of the access road to the abbey.

By gluing both parts together, I got a nice roof that I wanted to do 'something' with... 

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2025.4.2 ~ Designing on the spot

(8.9.2025)

The toothbrush is used to roughen the structure.

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2025.4.3 ~ Illumination...

(9.9.2025)

In the absence of Faller lamp sets and mini cable lights, I have taken some replacement lighting from the old box.

This former Viessmann gaslantern is very suitable for this purpose... 

...where the roof requires additional darkening!

2025.4.4 ~ Colour and weathering makes the difference

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14.9.2025 | vegetation added in the still wet glue

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2025.4.5 ~ Changing my mind... another type of wall is obligatory

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14.9.2025 | Faller 170810

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Neither... not either!

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2025.4.6 ~ The right match...

(16.9.2025)

What was initially envisioned as the interior has now definitively become the exterior. Plastered walls with signs of aging and chipped plaster. 

This is exactly the atmosphere I was looking for...

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2025.4.7 ~ A small gate for sneaky runaways...

(17.9.2025)

Do you remember the monk who descended through a small gate outside the wall of Stift Cochem?

I've imagined a gate in the opposite wall at exactly the same height, so someone like this chap can easily access the Abbey on the other side.

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17.9.2025 | Testing the right position of serveal wall parts

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2025.4.7 ~ A small gate for sneaky runaways...

(17.9.2025)

I still had a small guardhouse left over from Cochem Castle (formerly Bran). Perfect for use in this module. Although slightly modified...

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Frits Osterthun © 22.9.2025

Last update: 14.10.2025