discussion Advance from Normandy.

[scottie3158]

I have started the base for the Churchill AVRE. It is based on a picture SWIMBO liked when I was looking on line.

The base is the normal blue foam as are the building walls. I had a go at making some wattle and dorb which hopefully when painted will look ok. I still have some more to make. The roof will be pretty much ruined but the dormer will still be standing. The rafters are not secured yet to allow me to work on the walls.

To any builders I apologies.









cheers
Scottie

 

[Mark1]

Already looking good :thumb2:

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice carpentry Scottie

 

[Steven000]

Yes, I like it already, nice work so far Scottie :thumb2:

 

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
It looks fine even at this early stage. I'm looking forward to seeing this come together.
Jim

 

[Steve Jones]

Ditto. Outstanding!

 

[Tarps]

Nice start Scottie, looking forward to watching this build.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great start, miniature chippy in the making!

 

[adt70hk]

Brilliant already!!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Very nice Paul, i could do with loft extension

 

[scottie3158]

Already looking good :thumb2:

Nice carpentry Scottie

Yes, I like it already, nice work so far Scottie :thumb2:

Hi Scottie
It looks fine even at this early stage. I'm looking forward to seeing this come together.
Jim

Ditto. Outstanding!

Nice start Scottie, looking forward to watching this build.

Great start, miniature chippy in the making!

Brilliant already!!

Very nice Paul, i could do with loft extension

Thank you gentlemen glad you approve so far.

 

[rtfoe]

Ah lovely roofing Scottie. Good start to the base too.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[scottie3158]

Ah lovely roofing Scottie. Good start to the base too.

Cheers,
Richard

Cheers Richard glad you approve.

 

[scottie3158]

Some more work on the roof a bit more wattle and dorb added.

Some old shutters from the spares box were re-sized to fit. They are just blue tacked for now.



Made a start on the attic floor



cheers
Scottie

 

[scottie3158]

Spent some time tiling today looks a bit garish but hopefully when painted back it will look ok. Not sure if I should add a few more loose tiles or leave it as it is




cheeers
Scottie

 

[Jim R]

Looking good Scottie.
Jim

 

[rtfoe]

Scottie, I see you're using the tiles that look like chicken feathers. :smiling2: I regret doing mine with the same design...it ended looking very Henzel & Gretelish. :tears-of-joy:. You've got yours spaced out properly, mine were too close hence the H & G look.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Steve Jones]

Not sure if I should add a few more loose tiles or leave it as it is

The look you have gone for is not a direct bomb strike but damage caused from a nearby bomb blast. Therefore the tiles at the top of the roof will be blown off first as they are more exposed to the upward force of the blast. The tiles near the bottom have the weight of the other tiles holding them down. I think it is spot an and should be left as is. Keep it comin my friend

 

[BigGreg]

Chair PULLED.... it's gonna be awesome....

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good Scottie.
Jim

Thanks Jim.

Scottie, I see you're using the tiles that look like chicken feathers. :smiling2: I regret doing mine with the same design...it ended looking very Henzel & Gretelish. :tears-of-joy:. You've got yours spaced out properly, mine were too close hence the H & G look.

Cheers,
Richard

Cheers Richard, your right they can be a bit H&G hopefully they will look ok when painted.

The look you have gone for is not a direct bomb strike but damage caused from a nearby bomb blast. Therefore the tiles at the top of the roof will be blown off first as they are more exposed to the upward force of the blast. The tiles near the bottom have the weight of the other tiles holding them down. I think it is spot an and should be left as is. Keep it comin my friend

Steve, that is kinda what I was hoping for, it is hopefully not far off the reference pic I'm using. Many thanks.