The Perry Shed

I thought I'd have a go at this. So, following the master's directions, here are the pieces cut to size.

Thanks, Stu.

It's nice to know that someone is actually having a go.

:doublethumb:doublethumb:doublethumb

Perry

I've never used a blade to mark out work before - but it does 'feel' far more accurate, definitely a preferred method from now on.
I also laid the pieces out as shown above for cutting out (except the roof), so the height of the front and rear wall was transferred directly to the split between the side walls. All it needed then was to mark the other side of the side walls and mark the diagonal roof line (if that makes sense…).

Next chapter please !

Good stuff, Stu! :thumbs

There is no right way or wrong way of setting out the various parts. You should do it the way that you find the most convenient - as indeed you have.

The next part, cutting out the door and window openings, is now ready.

Perry

I cut the door & window out last night, following the instructions.

However, whereas I used to use pencil to mark the openings, and was thus able to draw as far across the wall as required, I felt that I needed to be more careful as to where I marked using the blade.

As such, I found it much harder to mark out the openings, so will probably have another go. I also realised that I was marking on the 'outside' face, and this would probably have been better on the 'inside'.

Stu

[user=465]Stubby47[/user] wrote:

I cut the door & window out last night, following the instructions.

However, whereas I used to use pencil to mark the openings, and was thus able to draw as far across the wall as required, I felt that I needed to be more careful as to where I marked using the blade.

As such, I found it much harder to mark out the openings, so will probably have another go. I also realised that I was marking on the 'outside' face, and this would probably have been better on the 'inside'.

Stu

Marking on the inside is a good idea, Stu, but you'll find that it's not always practical. Your marking out with a knife should be so light that a coat of paint will eventually hide the marks anyway. It's only the actual cutting lines that need to be deeper.

Perry

A couple of completion shots - thanks to Perry for the masterclass !:thumbs

I like the colouring on the door, Stu.

Just in passing, I put the method of side/front walls elsewhere on the forum - at least the way I like to do it.
I find it preferable to put side walls behind the front and back as any little imperfections and joins might be less noticable.
The side walls would be cut higher by the thickness of the facing wall so that the roof fits.

However, it's not compulsory - just my preference.

I agree, DD, but I was following the instructions. I also could have fitted them together better, and taken a piece of sandpaper to smooth them off, but as a quick exercise I'm moderatley happy wih the finished shed.
The walls are 'Cement Render', plus lots of weathering powder (sorry, cheap eye-shadow) whilst the paint was a bit tacky. The door was done similarly, Humbroll #118 with dry-brushed grey and black, and then green powder.

That's looks suitably 'neglected', Stu. :doublethumb

Glad to see you got it finished.

The project wasn't technically a good build. There are several things that could be done better or differently. I did it the way I did just to keep it simple and to make it easy to demonstrate a few little 'tips and wrinkles'.

Thanks for taking part. :cheers

Perry

[user=394]ddolfelin[/user] wrote:

………..I find it prefeable to put side walls behind the front and back as any little imperfections and joins might be less noticable.
The side walls would be cut higher by the thickness of the facing wall so that the roof fits.

However, it's not compulsory - just my preference.

A choice can also be made depending on the intended viewing direction when the building is placed onto the layout.

I've done it both ways in the past. I did it like this on this particular occasion just to keep the build as simple as possible.

One could say there shouldn't be any 'little imperfections'…….. but in truth a few usually creep in.:thud :roll:

Perry