Author Topic: Dutch Barn Model (Read 1989 times)

Dave Shepard · « **on:** October 07, 2011, 06:08:03 pm »

I've been working on a model of the late 18th century Dutch barn I've been restoring. I've got the floor system done and test fit so far, as well as the anchorbeam bents and most of the main frame parts ready to be pinned next week. Only rafters and gable studs left to make.

Here's what I got pics of today:

Jim_Rogers · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2011, 06:26:04 pm »

Very nice.

zopi · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2011, 08:05:16 pm »

Cool! Is it big enough to fit one of those lt40 models in?

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2011, 08:23:39 pm »

1:16 scale. What is the LT40 model, it's smaller than that, isn't it?

zopi · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:24:00 pm »

No Idea...just being a smart@$$..that is going to be a cool model..

Jeff · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2011, 09:35:34 pm »

1/25th

Raphael · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2011, 01:50:53 pm »

Very nice! Just need some 1/16th scale animals to go with it

Rooster · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2011, 02:44:42 pm »

And let me know if you ever do find 1/16 scale farm animals, so I can tell the world! The best I can find is 1/20.

A 1/20th Holstein bull standing next to a 1/16 McCormick Deering Farmall C makes it look like he either got picked on in school, or the tractor has the wrong decal on it.

Even the the guys that display 1/16 scale farm scenes at the national farm toy show in Dyersville, Iowa struggle to incorporate accurately proportioned farm animals into their displays.

It's an untapped market! Any model makers want to break it wide open?

Rooster

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2011, 03:23:29 pm »

I might have to try my hand at carving some.

I finished the model today. Will get some more pics up when I get home. I have not been able to upload from my phone. Java doesn't seem to work on this device.

isawlogs · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2011, 07:00:16 pm »

Found these guys for ya , they aint cheap by any means . scroll down the page http://www.actionfarmtoys.com/16farm2.htm

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2011, 07:14:56 pm »

sparky1 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2011, 07:34:32 pm »

that looks really cool, and detailed... You must have alot of time on your hands!!

beenthere · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2011, 07:44:24 pm »

I'd suspect that model is going to become a museum display.
How close to real are the joints?

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:00:17 pm »

Most of the joinery is butted and pinned with a 23 gauge headless pinner. The anchorbeam through tenons are properly mortised, and the main sill is fully dovetailed. The rafters are birdsmouthed at each plate but they are butted at the peak. In the actual barn they are an open mortise and tenon. I estimate that to authentically join this barn on this scale would likely take as long as it would to build a real barn. This took me 40 hours, however if I were to do another I learned a few time saving tricks, and could probably save a significant amount of time. This is a sales tool for the actual barn, which I am restoring right now.

routestep · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2011, 08:27:08 am »

That is a nice model. A model sure makes visualizing the real thing easier.

I just took a look at your photo gallery. You have a few pic of timbers (posts) that I'll guess are from the dutch barn you are restoring. What are their dimensions, look pretty heavy.

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #15 on:** October 15, 2011, 12:08:39 am »

The Dutch stuff is pretty big. The anchorbeams are 11x17 and 11x22. Most of the posts are 8x10. The biggest in this barn is 10x16 45-3 long.

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2011, 05:44:11 pm »

I made a quick walk through video of the model today.

Jim_Rogers · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2011, 07:09:18 pm »

Thanks for sharing.

Thehardway · « **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2011, 09:16:24 am »

Dave, Great model! In the first bay, it appears there are some posts and bracing missing at the lower level. Is this intentional leaving an opening or is it a cutaway view that will be supported by a wall just removed for viewing purposes? Can you give us an idea of where the doors and entry points would be. Will this be a bank barn? Are the solid walls shown a representation of masonry foundation walls which will be back filled against or will they be above ground and exposed? I find this model very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

bigshow · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2011, 09:27:15 am »

cool!

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Author Topic: Dutch Barn Model (Read 1989 times)