Rohan Timber Roof 2

 

 

I tried using fascia boards from spare dormer windows

but, because I couldn't do a good enough job on it,

I ended up using more coffee stirrers.

I put a thin sausage of Greenstuff on the roof edge,

then pressed the stirrers into place.

There are plenty of horse heads spare so

clipping out these for the roof was no problem.

After a bit of dry brushing, the whole thing looks not too bad,

though I notice the underside of the roof needs painting.

A second prototype would use timber struts instead of card,

as a base for the roof, to prevent the curl that this roof originally had.

The external verticals should have been longer

 and applied after to final ridge was fixed.

Also, they should have divided the roof

into roughly equal spaces, quarters.

That would have disguised the ridiculously long roof boards.

The decorative horse heads should have been settled in more,

to give more surface for the glue.

The end ones needed more thoughtful cutting too.

Meanwhile, at the still unfinished Mead Hall,

there are signs that the Yule celebrations are already underway.

Mark the number of empties.

Rohan 'Foaling Stables'.

 

Using coffee stirrers for the stalls.

The size of these stalls makes them ideal for mare and foal.

Quite clearly a rubbish carpenter was involved.

I did consider making them hinges with silver carpet tape,

but decided against making life even more difficult.

The stalls at home in the stable. 

Need some horses and some straw.

Just the roof to finish and lightweight stable doors to fit.

On reflection (that is, as seen in a mirror) I regret not using balsa.

Perhaps I might make a better roof, one day.

Rohan timber roof

A brief interruption by visitors,

then a longer one due to Settlers.

Progress is, however, being fumbled towards using

Costa Coffee sticks and cereal packets.

Above shows the gradual coming together of stalls for the stables

and frames for the timber roof.

The need for the roof is because of the lack of one

as I used two for the last building.

Here's the unfinished roof

and that's the 'unvanquished truth' as Freak would say.

(look it up)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4NQvj6ZUD8

Give it a listen.

Fantastic story.