Model Victoria 1/35 Livestock Shelter ref. 4050

Hello

I have something of a weakness for model buildings, particularly rural examples.

This kit has been languishing in my stash for too long so I decided to get it out, blow the dust off it and build it as and when I get time So this will not be a blog, rather updates on the build.

Here's what's in the box:

The walls went together nicely with only a little filler required here and there The rustic gate caught my attention and during a careful clean-up I noticed that there are not just nail holes, but you can see the nail heads
My innate clumsiness struck again as I was cleaning up the beautifully sculpted bolt and I broke it Rather than stick it back together the voices in my head suggested it would be a good idea to make the bolt and hinges workable, so that's what I did with brass rod and copper strip:

The gate does actually work at present, I'm not so sure about when it is painted though....

Well that's it for now, as usual comments criticism and general abuse are always welcome

Regards
Mike

Hi Mike , Great start , looks a bit like the Miniart 's European Farmyard kit, I'll watch this 1 closely

Cheers Paul

Hi Mike,

I have a soft spot for country buildings and living in France there are many, I'm living in one. I'll be keeping a close eye on this build to see how you get on with it.

When I'm out and about I take my camera with me taking photographs of the old buildings, some in disrepair as its a good guid for dio building plus I'm photograhing the old advertising that was Painted on building walls here, some of the are work is quite exceptional.

Cheers Mike

Love the gate mate, interested in seeing what you make of this one

Craig

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A must-build!

Harvey

Mike

Looks very good indeed, sir. My recent experience of France suggests that you need some scale ants. Lots of them. Vast armies of them.

Looks forward to seeing some paint on this. Work the gate for a while after painting to maintain mobility? Then add a little metal / shiny wood as needed for the parts exposed by doing that?

Cheers

Tim

Paul: Thank you I like the subjects that MiniArtcover, I'm just not keen on the work involved in them
Mike: Thank you I'd love to see your photos, I'm always looking for inspiration
Craig: Thank you
Harvey: Thank you I thought so too
Tim: Thank you You really shouldn't give me ideas like that, I think I may have a cunning plan for some ants......

A small progress update: The wooden beams have been attached and the parts primed:

The roof just drops into place:

I can't wait to get some paint on this

Regards
Mike

Hi Mike

Always interesting little things coming from your bench, so I'll pull up a chair and follow along.

cheers

Rossco

Mike

My apologies, sir. This looks great.

Cheers

Tim

Ross: Thank you You know where the drinks are, help yourself

Tim: I shall hold you entirely and personally responsible if I do the ants

As I had the airbrush out, I gave it a solid coat of Tamiya XF59 Desert Yellow:

I like the brick repair to the stonework which will give a nice contrast

Regards
Mike