Phil P Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 First glimpses, based on a traditional farmstead of a large estate, like where I grew up. Based on the Manor Farm buildings from Farm Models, finished in red sandstone (as it should be) with central column added though I'm still far from happy with that. Next phases will be the elevators and conveyers for the grain store in the north wing, a new drier, futher grain stores and bins as well as cattle court for our prized pedigree Aberdeen Angus herd (when I can be bothered painting then ) Harvest fleet, the STS is in the workshop getting its grain tank pimped... In case your wandering, Balquindichie was my Granda's farm (affectionately known as Baldies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 That looks well Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil P Posted June 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Ta. Its been a bit a bit of nightmare getting this far, the first go had dome but it was so complicated getting the Octagon right I had to abandon it, plus working in the garage in the coldest spring I can ever remember was not fun and then to top it all my favourite model shop on Baker Street closed in April. That said progress from here on in should be relatively plain sailing. The drier unit itself is finished I just need to crack on and get the shed built for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Good luck Phil and keep us furnished with photo's as you go along, this looks like an interesting build you've started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Nice Phil, what are the buildings like??? Are they wood?, they don't seem to be to expensive either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil P Posted June 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Nice Phil, what are the buildings like??? Are they wood?, they don't seem to be to expensive either. They are 5mm MDF and come as a flat pack. You can literally construct them in about 1 minute. Very solid built. They don't have doors or glazed windows but thats easy to add yourself. As soon as I saw them I thought they were perfect for the job of the old coach house steading. Didn't like the roof on them too much but that was easily remedied by a pack of 99p subject dividers, stanely knife, ruler and a tin of slate effect paint from B&Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 looking good phil is it based on Balquindichie beside Cairnnorrie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil P Posted June 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 looking good phil is it based on Balquindichie beside Cairnnorrie? Name is taken from Balquindichie at Cuminestown/Greeness area. The actual farm is based on a combination of Hatton Estate Home and Little Colp near Turriff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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