The Story

Time stood still on this little remote farm. Here, vegetables are grown in the garden behind the house. To keep the house warm in winter, Grandpa chops wood for the fireplace, which is then stacked next to the house. The old red tractor needs constant repairs, but it is indispensable for working in the cornfield.

Grandma and Grandpa live here all year round. In the summer, the family comes with the children to spend the holidays and help out with the harvest. Then there is quite a lot going on in this small but cozy house: The son likes to explore nature with his backpack and mountain bike, while his little sister enjoys caring for the kittens. The father is busy gardening, but also enjoys reading a good book in his chair under the oak tree. The uncle and father also transport the grain using the tractor. When the uncle drives, the little girl likes to sit behind him on the tractor. While the mother hangs the laundry on the clothesline next to the house to dry, the grandmother knits warm socks on the porch.

The mailman rarely comes here because he has to drive over a bumpy dirt road past the grain fields to get to the mailbox in front of the house. However, many wild animals come to visit. The birds like to nest in the large oak tree next to the house and don't let the scarecrow stop them from stealing grain. Meanwhile, the squirrel collects supplies for the winter and hides its nuts under leaves. Sometimes the residents collect mushrooms here. A rat lurks in the grain field. The chickens roam freely and provide fresh eggs. They like to peck at the ground, searching for worms and grains. Milk comes from another nearby farm and is delivered in milk cans.

In the house there is an old-fashioned kitchen. A shopping list hangs on the large refrigerator and delicious cookies are baking in the oven. In the evening, the family likes to sit together on the couch in front of the fireplace. A vacation photo of a bridge hangs above the fireplace. Potted plants, candles, and a large bookcase create a cozy atmosphere. The family also spends a lot of time at the large dining table where grandpa always reads the local newspaper to keep up with what’s going on in town. Up the stairs - with a small toilet located underneath - there is the bedroom and a desk with a typewriter, because Grandma is writing a book. Next to the bed there is also a record player and a chest of drawers with books and a night lamp stands next to a large wardrobe. This is also where the skis are stored for the winter.

The Inspiration

As a child, my family and I once spent a vacation in a cottage in Sweden. I have very fond memories of that time, so I wanted to capture all of that in this model: The feeling of being together with the family in a remotely located cabin with cozy interior. Apart from my memory, I was inspired by various pictures, many drawings and illustrations of children's books. Apart from Swedish houses, where the dark red wooden wall originated, I was also inspired by American country houses, which led to the addition of the large porch.

Dimensions:

The cottage is 22 cm high (without the smoke), 34 cm long, 28 cm wide

The tree is 23 cm high

The model has 2992 parts

I had a lot of fun designing this model and I hope you like it as much as I do. Because it really brings back those memories for me!

I would be pleased if you let me know what you think of this model in the comments :)