Rohan roof problems

This was the side I was concerned about

as the problem was caused by my attempt

to close the normal gap on the ridge join.

By closing that gap, the ridge no longer remained flat

leaving a more difficult gap to fill.

This side is even worse.

This time caused by the lack of 'key points'

at the end of the roof.

This came from using the cut off 'extension' pieces.

Finally, a good look at the ridge end joint.

Creativity OK. Practice dreadful.

 

Rohan stable doors

 

Finally worked out a fix for them after about three stabs and a bout of Covid/Asthma.

Still very unsure about them. What do they represent?

I thought they'd look like wicker.

Rohan Semi roof ends

I've also realised that I only have one complete roof end.

To produce a copy of the three part end at the top of this shot,

I'll be using about twelve scraps cut and filed to fit.

Rohan Semi-detached 1

 

I was surprised to find that there were fewer spare pieces available

after the Mead Hall. Just one long wall.

I've hacksawed that in two and extended the length of this building.

As you can see, it's an almost perfect fit for the additional spare roof piece.

Rohan stables - floor

I've decided that the stables should have cobbled flooring.

Wallpaper with mumps.

Rohan Bee Skeps and Mead Hall

I tried for a little raised ground at the rear of the Mead Hall.

This gives the bees a little height to start their day.

Just three layers of card.

I've also given them some flowers.

Thinks of them as Spitfire starter motors.

Front entrance.

How many times have I told those bar girls to put the empties at the rear!

Rohan roof improvements and Bee Skeps

Happy New Year everyone!

Easing in gently after another bout of Christmas Covid, a look at how the roof should have been done -

The roof should have been made in two parts and based on stirrers,

rather than card, to avoid warping.

Two verticals at each end to cover to any unevenness of the timber ends

would also provide better fixing for the fascia.

The verticals should have tucked under the ridge at the top

and protruded slightly at the bottom to hide the non-existent gaps.

A little progress too.

The barman at the Mead Hall would surely have produced his own

booze, on site, as well as stocking the imported stuff.

For that he'll need bees skeps.

So, small blobs of Green Stuff wrapped in twisty thread should look OK.

There's one there that is too small

so I'll use the last of my Green Stuff to make another. 

I'd suggest coiling them one at a time

to avoid the spare thread getting in the way.

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.