fendt-man-matty Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 me and my dad cleared the garage roof space tonight and we managed to clear 12x20ft for a farm and fields. i intend to make it a beef, arable and possibly milkers. right guys start giving me ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Looks like you have a nice bit of space there lucky devil. I would jot down what you want on paper first, then have a look through the model farm section on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 nice amount of room to work with JDM but how much room heightwise is there ? as for what you need for ideas , umm........time & money ..........& lots of it , good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyfarmer Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 you'll need a fleet of massey fergusons ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hmmmm.... all that potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendt-man-matty Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 im just back down from having a look at it. its about 3ft high but i can work on my knees ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I have a good idea for you first........floorboards :D Seriously though take it slowly and concentrate on one area at a time, don't rush it. Take a look at other peoples farms on here like Old Ford's and Smallclaas's and see if you can get any ideas from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 As Gav said!!! I need to re-board my loft first but always find other things get in the way, its something you need to think about and try and stick to doing \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I have a good idea for you first........floorboards :D Seriously though take it slowly and concentrate on one area at a time, don't rush it. Take a look at other peoples farms on here like Old Ford's and Smallclaas's and see if you can get any ideas from there at a glance i thought you'd said concrete :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Well now that looks like it could be another good layout. As Gav said Floorboards and if I where you, I would board up the truses as i can see you hitting your head on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Well now that looks like it could be another good layout. As Gav said Floorboards and if I where you, I would board up the truses as i can see you hitting your head on them yeah topflight comedy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogreengelb Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Ya know what, its really a pity most of us have to go and do our stuff in cramped attics a bit like some underground movements from WW2.If I worked in the planning offices of a local council nothin would get passed unless it had a whopping great model room. Good luck with ya model farm looking forward to it GGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Ya know what, its really a pity most of us have to go and do our stuff in cramped attics a bit like some underground movements from WW2.If I worked in the planning offices of a local council nothin would get passed unless it had a whopping great model room. Good luck with ya model farm looking forward to it GGG Try living in a 400 year old house - I wouldn't even want to venture into the attic let alone put my farm models up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 An electrican to move that cable across the joists :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 An electrican to move that cable across the joists :D whats your hourly rate then :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON. Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 whats your hourly rate then :D in 1/32 sacle or 1/1 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendt-man-matty Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 ok todays work doesnt look like much but im doin rightly, most of the time was spent thinking it out! got the 8x4ft mdf sheet screwed down and in place and fitted a light (pic 2), then i fitted a bucket to string so that i can put bits and bobs in the bucket when im in the garage(which is below the space i made) then i pull the string to pul the buckets of tools up, saves carry tools while trying to climb the ladder. then i put 2 sheets of thinner mdf which are going to be fields. i just put the deutz in to let you see roughly what size it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendt-man-matty Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 this is the first barn im going to make. in total its 40cm lengthX50cm wide. it is a silo with a lean to slatted house with a slight canopy over the feed area not that great drawing! please comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 start as you mean to go on JDM & so far yer off to a good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyfarmer Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 great start look forward to this tupic progressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Looks like a super area to work with, i can see this turning out realy well, One surgestion, use ply wood where you will be putting all your weight the most, my experiance is that ply is alot stronger than MDF Just a tip, Cant wait to see the barn go up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendt-man-matty Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 kiwi the 8x4 sheet of mdf is 15mm thick and its fairly safe but as you can see in the pictures about 2ft around the perimeter i lower. thats cause its only 5mm thicky but they are going to be fields so i wont have very much weight will on it, just about 40 bullocks ha ha! thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerepower Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 great start you've made there are you going to have a farm house in the layout? how about a couple of houses for the workers (got to look after the workers ha ha!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fendt-man-matty Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 oh and toyfarmer well the only way it will progress is if i get plenty of comments, because ftf is the only reason why i am doing this, just to show you guys something that you will enjoy watching over the next while. so what im saying to all of you is keep the comments and questions flowing!! and i'll be happy to answer them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 kiwi the 8x4 sheet of mdf is 15mm thick and its fairly safe but as you can see in the pictures about 2ft around the perimeter i lower. thats cause its only 5mm thicky but they are going to be fields so i wont have very much weight will on it, just about 40 bullocks ha ha! thanks anyway Good to see you have it well thourght out, cant wait to see some colour and tracks in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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