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New tool shed

Modeling
#1

Since the weather has been rainy/damp for the last week now I decided to take advantage of the dreary weather and built a structure forthe KMRR. I am pretty satisfied with the way it came out (not bad for costing nothing, I used whatever I had around) It has that backwoods feel to it. This makes my third scratchbuilt structure. Just needs some time to weather outside. I got the idea for this structure in one of the recent GR Magazines. I didnt follow the plans but rather just the structure itself. I also have a solar powered light inside. the solar panel is hidden behind the shed. The snowshoes are hung up for the winter. Next project will be an old barn and fire tower.

#2

Looks good, Shawn!

#3

Cool.
The wagon wheel adds a nice touch.
Ralph

#4

That looks good, Shawn. If you’re going to keep the barrels outside, seal them - I had some that were just painted and they split. Be prepared for all sorts of stuff gathering on those details. :wink:

Are those live plants in front of the door?

#5

That’s an awesome little scene was my first thought. However in staring into it more I love the hill and tunnel portal in the background (intentional or not) making it a big scene IMO. I think the placement of figures,elements is well done. I would paint the chicken’s base but keep it where it is though…
Just my thoughts?
:wink:
You should post this in the Spring Thread as well.
Good stuff Shawn!
Thanks!

#6
Bruce Chandler said:
That looks good, Shawn. If you're going to keep the barrels outside, seal them - I had some that were just painted and they split. Be prepared for all sorts of stuff gathering on those details. ;)

Are those live plants in front of the door?


Thanks Bruce. Yes those are live plants. I have had them in those little pots for a few weeks now. They seem to be doing well. I did put some thompson water seal with a coat of flat clear coat on the barrels. Hopefully that will keep them from splitting. I had one that was not done and split on me.

#7

Looks great Shawn. Nice snowshoes.
I did up a bunch of wood barrels and oil drums with just spray paints a couple years ago and only 1 has split after 2 years of being outside. You can get them cheap here -
http://www.craftparts.com/wooden-toy-parts-car-cargo-parts-wood-c187_246.html?osCsid=17a1527c1d3d3c2e21f3a01f8ed65f8c

-Brian

#8

Brian, that address didn’t work for me, but I found an address that had a barrel, about 2/3 of the way down the page.

http://www.craftparts.com/wooden-toy-parts-car-cargo-parts-wood-c-187_246.html