A barn in card after John Ahern.

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Another of The Master's buildings.

 I needed a barn for the small farmyard being created on my home layout.   On consulting Miniature Building Construction, I found on page 67 a very nice drawing.  Out came the card and here is the result.  The roof presented one or two problems but we got there in the end.  I decided to use Scalescenes 'Plain Clapboard' instead of scribing the planks.  I must say that I am quite pleased with the look of the walls.  The Scalescenes printed sheets were sprayed with matt varnish which allowed me to weather using watercolour paints without the fear of the ink running.  Here are a couple of photos, one before weathering and one of the finished article… 
 
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Stonking good work, Terry!

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Excellent, Terry.   :thumbs

Ready for a conversion on "Grand Designs."   :lol:
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Nice Job Terry, the roof must have been challenging?
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 Brilliant Terry.
Although a Scalescenes addict/enthusiast I have never been entirely convinced by his printed woodwork. Your weathering has made me think again

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Excellent work Terry.
Always a pleasure to read your posts.

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Terry that is awesome!

Looks amazing, weathering is top notch and the rusty hinge's are a very nice touch. You a very talented Gentleman.

John :)

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Thank you all for the very kind comments.
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Terry
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Great work Terry !  It amazes me the results you guys get using Plans from John Ahern from what, the thirties ? He built masterpieces long before we had these printed papers that are available today, with stunning results
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next ! Keep up the good work   :thumbs

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Thank you Matt.  As it happens, I have already started the next John Ahern build.  I shall have to start another thread soon.
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A blow by blow I hope ?  Please make the first picture a good one !  ;-)    :thumbs
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