On the side where the hinges are located cut off the corners of the front and
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main roof sections (28, 29) where marked to allow the front to open.
Glue the two main roof pieces (28) and glue a roof truss (30) under the front
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edge to set the angle.
Repeat with the front roof pieces (29) and remaining roof truss (30).
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Paint the underside of the roof sections and trusses and leave to dry.
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Glue the chimney pot into the chimney.
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Roll out some DAS (or similar air drying clay) into a thin sheet. Spread a
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little glue (PVA or Aliphatic resin) onto the chimney. Lay the DAS around the
chimney and trim off the surplus. While the DAS is still soft use a stretcher
bond brick impress mould to create the bricks on the chimney.
When the glue has dried on the main assembly the next step is to add the infill between the timber
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framing and the base wall.
Spread a little glue between the timber frames and press DAS into the gaps. Smooth the DAS out
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removing any excess to leave it flush with the timber surface.
Roll out some DAS into a thin sheet, cut into strips to fit the space below the bottom of the timber
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framing (ie the base of the wall). Spread a little glue over this area and apply the DAS. Use a suitable
impress mould to create the pattern of stones or bricks.
Chamfer the top edge of the side walls/timber overlay so that the roof fits properly without any gaps
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and then glue the two roof sections onto the building.
When the DAS on the chimney has dried, glue the chimney onto the roof.
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Glue the barge board (17) in place on the front edge of the roof.
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Roll out some more DAS into a thin sheet, apply glue over the roof areas
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and apply the DAS. Use either a tile or slate impress mould to create the
finish on the roof.
Leave until the DAS is dry.
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Next paint the base wall, chimney and roof with thin washes of acrylic
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paint in appropriate colours. When the wall and chimney paint has dried apply a very, very thin wash of
mortar colour to settle into the grooves between the stones or bricks.
Assemble the windows by inserting one of the window frames (18,21,24) into the window opening
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from behind with the coloured side facing outwards, followed by the window lattice (20,23,26) and the
glazing (19,22,25). Then apply a little glue into the edge of the window aperture behind the glazing and
fit the second window frame (18,21,24) with the coloured side facing inwards.
Glue the two halves of the door together and add dummy hinges and other door furniture from card if
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required. Then glue the door into the door frame in either the open or closed position.
Other thin washes of paint can be applied to weather the roof, walls and, if required, the infill between
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the timber framing.
On this type of building the timber was often creosoted or painted so the timber can be left with the
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stain or paint finish. Alternatively to represent a more weathered timber effect a little chalk can be
rubbed over the timber.
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