FB Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 an FB attempt at a barn....only the first bay but i'm learning from my mistakes!!....garage conversion looks tidy too!? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 dont get to spend much time on it really, just a few minutes here and there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 not many tools either, just a crappy craft knife and some humbrol cement and superglue (not used yet) here my 5 minute tattie boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 the forklift and JCB are used to support the horizontal members when i glue them as i'm not sure what else to use!! :)....or the best way to build it . Usually start with one bay flat and fix the purlins, then fix the other frame to that on top......if that makes sense ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBRITFARMER Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Nice job, better than I could do, I'm about as good as a screen door on a submarine. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 only my first attempt....still not sure how to clad it, paint it, do the door...i know how i can extend it though!. Not going for to much detail as most will be covered! total time........ less than cooking a roast dinner! ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Nice job, better than I could do, I'm about as good as a screen door on a submarine.? :D Know the feeling :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Think i`ll try MDF for my next lot of sheds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Think i`ll try MDF for my next lot of sheds I made a modelfarm for fp jnr about 8-9 years back using mdf covered with the paper used for dolls houses, he still has them all in one piece. If I was making something from scratch in the way of barns, i would probably use it for some if not all of the construction, a lot stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I made a modelfarm for fp jnr about 8-9 years back using mdf covered with the paper used for dolls houses, he still has them all in one piece. dunno about the sheds but my kids will be lucky to last 8-9 year the way they`re going ! Swap my kids for your sheds fp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I made a modelfarm for fp jnr about 8-9 years back using mdf covered with the paper used for dolls houses, he still has them all in one piece. dunno about the sheds but my kids will be lucky to last 8-9 year the way they`re going ! Swap my kids for your sheds fp? Not a chance mate, enough with the one I have.... even worse, her in doors is broody. :'( :'( :'( :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fendt pwr Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Hereing about your lots kids is very cost effective birth control,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwross Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Looks like idea has got a lot of potential How about making a jig with a piece of ply and some panel pins. The 2 side and top H irons could then be glued on the flat. Then pices the correct length used to suuport the pulins as they are glued in place. Might work no gaurantees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Well looks good to me and I bet just the process itself is rewarding........what about balsa wood for siding......do you have a hobby shop that deals in trains and things??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 looking good ben,that scaleoox may be to thick for the base but i did find sheet breeze block the other day,in the train section of the local hobby shop,shows as 7mm paving but looks exactlly like the wall pannels on the old atcost buildings,might be worth a try, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 Looks like idea has got a lot of potential How about making a jig with a piece of ply and some panel pins. The 2 side and top H irons could then be glued on the flat.? Then pices the correct length used to suuport the pulins as they are glued in place. Might work no gaurantees i kinda tried that (the little bits of wood near the forklift), its the first time so any advise is appreciated! . next time i'll build a better template! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 you might find that it would be easier with little tack nails,put them on the inside and out side of the frames,holds them in place better,get less movement when you glue,used that method at school for making curved ply shapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 OR you might find it better to go and buy one! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 i like the buying method....but there isnt one big enough for the current combines....although the siku MF fits nicely under the old atcost! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 i like the buying method....but there isnt one bi enough for the current combines....although the siku MF fits nicely under the old atcost! :) true, we could do with our resident joiner [ OLD FORD ] taking up a bit of weekend modelling, and not the nude type again! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 i'm sure he could, knock up a few! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 oh the though,i found balsa makes good frames and glues real quick,might be an easier option ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 might try that next time!!. this is a test proto, already found many ways not to do it! :D there was a nice older style barn on 'dadsmodels' or 'dadstractors'...cant remember the name....they make the small white metal tankers...very nice it was, GF was impressed...she is still learning! ;) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I saw that on display... I bet it was a small fortune though, probably as much as the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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