B.T.S. Prichard's Barn Build

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I noticed the two gabled ends of the barn were slightly warped outwards. Once the roof is on they probably won't be noticed.

However, I can't let the warped walls stay as is.



Here is what I did to fix them.

I glued an HO scale 8X8 to the inside of the frame. Weights were placed on the 8X8 until dry, which was overnight.

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Warped walls fixed.

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The outside window frames were stained while in the carrier sheet.



When dry, I lightly sanded them to match the barn exterior walls.



Done for today, don't want to push it.

[Pennman]

Tom,

Glad to have you back! Nice fix on the warped wall and good coloring on the window frames.
It appears you have this under control.

Rich

[Rick]

Another nice fix.

[PRR Modeler]

Nice fix Tom.

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Tom,

Glad to have you back! Nice fix on the warped wall and good coloring on the window frames.
It appears you have this under control.

Rich

Rich,

Thanks you and I'm happy to be back. I want to get this one finished and move on to another project.

Than you also for the information you sent in the PM. I'll answer later this afternoon.

Tom

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Another nice fix.

Rick,

Thank you for the comment and stopping by.

Tom

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Nice fix Tom.

Butty Curt,

As always, thank you for following along.

Tom

[Jerry]

Tom nice fix on that wall.  I just knew you weren't going to let that go!

Jerry

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Tom nice fix on that wall.  I just knew you weren't going to let that go!

Jerry

Jerry,

Thank you, no, I couldn't let that go.

Tom

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I used full strength Floquil Driftwood to stain the windows that fit in the window openings. I did this while they were still in the carrier case as I did with the exterior windows.

When dry, I carefully removed them and glued the smaller window panes to the rear of the larger framed window.



The next photo shows the vent slats that were to be used on the barn clerestory.



I used them on the barn trim.

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I also glued the windows in place along with the window sills. The next photos show the corner trim, installed windows and a slight staining of the AK Slimy Grime on the wall bottoms.

NOTE: The kit doesn't call for the corner or other structure trim. I added the trim as it makes the barn look more realistic. My opinion only of course and personal preference.

I experimented with the slimy grime on the two walls that can't be viewed from the layout isle. I'll stain the other two walls after I get the roof on.

Back in a few, its Diet Pepsi time.

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While handling the model, I tried to be careful and not break any of the fragile trusses.

Yepper, you guess it, I broke two. Of course, this meant I needed to make the repair.



I used scale 4X6s and made the required truss repair.

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The barn kit includes on very small chair.

While waiting for the truss glue to dry, I decided to put this little chair together.







I'll paint the chair later, I'm done for today.