Several years ago I started the BTS barn for Perkin's Farm. I want to get this one finished so I can check it off the unfinished list.
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I'm watching. :)
While removing the rafters from the carrier sheet, I broke one.
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Here is how I fixed it.
I used a toothpick and placed a small drop of yellow glue on each end of the broken piece. I used a tweezer to add the broken piece to the rafter. I used a metal weight to make sure the pieces were aligned.
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Quote from: Rick on November 11, 2025, 09:24:44 AMI'm watching. :)
Rick,
Happy to have you along on this journey.
Tom
Oh boy..another Langford build...I always enjoy these
terry
I then took a piece of scale 2X6, cut it to fit the inside of the break location.
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I applied glue to the 2X6 and glued it to the inside of the break location.
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I let that sit for a few hours and when the glue was dry, I sanded the 2X6 level with the rafter.
Actually, sanding the 2X6 wasn't necessary as it won't be seen when the model roofing is applied.
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Repair complete!
Quote from: Vietnam Seabee on November 11, 2025, 09:34:47 AMOh boy..another Langford build...I always enjoy these
terry
Terry,
Thank you Butty, I always enjoy having you follow along.
Tom
I had a lot of problems with the laser-cut 1/16 basswood framing components break. Normally, I'd try to repair without the splint, but a couple of times I ended up having to splint it, just as you show.
It's been a while since someone has done a build thread on a B.T.S. kit. I'll be in the peanut gallery.
dave
Another great build, I'll be watching.
Before you get too far, have you considered an upper loft? Just a thought.
Rich
Tom great fix on that. But knowing you the sanding part was a must.
Count me in for another wonderful build.
Jerry
Count me in Tom!
Got my popcorn and cool drink ready for this one.
Quote from: deemery on November 11, 2025, 10:03:29 AMI had a lot of problems with the laser-cut 1/16 basswood framing components break. Normally, I'd try to repair without the splint, but a couple of times I ended up having to splint it, just as you show.
It's been a while since someone has done a build thread on a B.T.S. kit. I'll be in the peanut gallery.
dave
Dave,
I imagine we all have had similar issues with laser cut structures. I didn't need to make the repair but then I didn't want to think about not doing it when I viewed it on the layout. Better to fix it and forget it.
I haven't seen many BTS builds here either. I'm not really a fan of BTS but I got the barn and so there is that.
Tom
Quote from: Pennman on November 11, 2025, 10:09:09 AMAnother great build, I'll be watching.
Before you get too far, have you considered an upper loft? Just a thought.
Rich
Rich,
Thanks for checking in. As far as the loft is concerned, On this kit I don't want to spend the time making a loft.
On my scratch built See Rock City barn, I did in fact build a barn loft.
Tom
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Quote from: Jerry on November 11, 2025, 10:40:56 AMTom great fix on that. But knowing you the sanding part was a must.
Count me in for another wonderful build.
Jerry
Jerry,
Thank you. Yes, I had to sand it smooth. Happy to have you sit in on the build.
Tom
Quote from: PRR Modeler on November 11, 2025, 01:00:04 PMCount me in Tom!
Curt,
Okay, Butty, you are counted in for the journey.
Tom
Quote from: ReadingBob on November 11, 2025, 01:16:13 PMGot my popcorn and cool drink ready for this one.
Butty Bob,
I see you are also on the front row. I guess the cold drink isn't a Diet Pepsi. 8)
I appreciate you following along here.
Tom
Well this is a different kind of build....a barn. My Grand Pappy would be thrilled so I'll be checking in on your progress.
Hi Tom;
I am looking forward to seeing you do your usual magic on this kit. Looks good!
Jim
I will follow your effort on it for sure
Eric QUébec