For a number of years, I have been searching for a paper model of Hagia Sophia without success. Several months ago, Mike Stamper told me about a puzzle model of the Medina Light House in Istanbul. I ordered it and was pleased with the results as I cut off most of the tabs and did not open the slots instead I glued all of the parts together. This was the first time that I have made a "puzzle" model. Below is a photo of it.
Amazon also had puzzle models of Hagia Sophia made by "Clever and Happy" so I ordered it. It had 225 parts to punch out. It also was tab and slot construction. I am not as pleased with this model as some of the parts did not fit together neatly. It is not up to my usual standard for displaying on paper modelers; however, since this seems to be the only existing kit available, I will show a few will pictures of it. Because it is on 1/16 inch styrofoam back, all pieces that were folded had a white exposed edge which needed to be painted with a felt tip pen. I cut off as many tabs as practical and did not open the slots. Some of the side slots and tabs could not be avoided. I glued all of the parts together. I don't know how one is supposed to build this as a puzzle without glue.
The color of the walls are similar to photos that I have seen of Hagia Sophia. The roofs are much darker blue than those on photos. I think the deep color of blue takes away from the model.
Hagia Sophia is famous for its massive dome – one of the largest in the world. We hope that we can visit it this coming year. That is why I was anxious to obtain a model because I like to study the building as I make the model and then look for significant architectural structures when I visit in person.
Hagia Sophia is an outstanding example of Byzantine architecture. There were a number of substantial buttresses all around the church. The cathedral was built in 537 B.C. in Constantinople which is today's Istanbul. In 1453, when Constantinople fell to the Ottomans, it became a mosque with minarets. In 1935 it was turned into a museum and the Christian mosaics covered by the Muslims were revealed.
Amazon also had puzzle models of Hagia Sophia made by "Clever and Happy" so I ordered it. It had 225 parts to punch out. It also was tab and slot construction. I am not as pleased with this model as some of the parts did not fit together neatly. It is not up to my usual standard for displaying on paper modelers; however, since this seems to be the only existing kit available, I will show a few will pictures of it. Because it is on 1/16 inch styrofoam back, all pieces that were folded had a white exposed edge which needed to be painted with a felt tip pen. I cut off as many tabs as practical and did not open the slots. Some of the side slots and tabs could not be avoided. I glued all of the parts together. I don't know how one is supposed to build this as a puzzle without glue.
The color of the walls are similar to photos that I have seen of Hagia Sophia. The roofs are much darker blue than those on photos. I think the deep color of blue takes away from the model.
Hagia Sophia is famous for its massive dome – one of the largest in the world. We hope that we can visit it this coming year. That is why I was anxious to obtain a model because I like to study the building as I make the model and then look for significant architectural structures when I visit in person.
Hagia Sophia is an outstanding example of Byzantine architecture. There were a number of substantial buttresses all around the church. The cathedral was built in 537 B.C. in Constantinople which is today's Istanbul. In 1453, when Constantinople fell to the Ottomans, it became a mosque with minarets. In 1935 it was turned into a museum and the Christian mosaics covered by the Muslims were revealed.
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