HO/HOn3 the Wood Cutters Shack

KKarns · January 19

Thanks so much Kevin, appreciate your taking the time to drop the note.

I hear ya Robert. The chimney is one of those details that the close up pictures give an oversize appearance for sure, particularly without the roof and other walls. In hand, it looks reasonably in scale (the stones average around 8-10 scale inches) and with added scenic work should serve to lesson the stark impact. May turn out to be the "elephant in the room" when its said and done...we'll see! lol.

vietnamseabee · January 19

Great walls, Ken…appears you’ve been reading the Dr Grunge thread ;-))
terry

KKarns · January 19

Thanks Terry! Right, got into the walls a good bit on this project but should come together in the end. So far the look is what I envisioned, and with additional additions (yikes!) should prove a cool looking run down shack.

KKarns · January 21

Completed the front wall. Wood treatment as per the other walls discussed previously.

Front wall. Bottom row without siding is where the header for the front porch deck will attach.

I like to have my doors open slightly even when not doing a detailed interior. The open door adds some dimension and life to the structure. As a small portion of the interior can be seen I installed a false floor as can be seen in this picture.

TomMich · January 21

That's really nice! The sill below the door even shows wear from many footsteps.

TravisS · January 21

Some warm-toned wood on this cold-ass day. Window and door frames really caught my eye.

ALCO · January 21

Color variations from board to board really make the wall pop.

KKarns · January 21

Thanks Tom, and very cool that you noticed that small detail!

Appreciate that Travis! Yeah, woke up this morning it was 2 degrees.

Thanks much Al, and I vary the tones a bit for just what you mentioned!

KKarns · January 21

Finished the rear wall of the structure. Decided to have this door open out so I could add a few details for visual interest.

Latch is a bit out of scale but looks OK in hand without magnification.

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As per the front door, I added a false floor as it will just show at the right angle. Inside door handle just visible.

Jerry · January 22

Love the wood coloring and detail.

Jerry

Robert.G · January 22

With an open fire burning inside, I can imagine this as a really cozy, even romantic little cabin. Great work Ken. I also like my doors open. Gives you a chance to either detail the room, or just make one curious about what's inside.. And it all has your signature wear and grunge colors. !!! Love it..

admin · January 22

Love the natural weathering patterns and worn appearance! So much character in such small walls.

KKarns · January 22

Thanks so much Jerry.

I'm putting a stove pipe up the chimney so the shack will have a wood burner. Romantic...no...functional...sure

Right Robert, I originally had the door closed and it just looked uninspiring so I made it cracked open with the floor.

Appreciate that Brett!

TomMich · January 22

Again another great build. The door latch is interesting. Is it something you came up with? I also like the Coke sign and the metal in the window. I like to add a sign to windows like that.

KKarns · January 22

Appreciate that Tom. The door latch is one of those tiny details that when viewed with magnification and without other supporting details looks a bit...not so good. But when viewed in hand you can just make out there is a latch mechanism and it looks cool. The patch and signs in windows serves to break things up and adds visual interest, so always a good play. Glued the walls together today and working on the roof and front porch.

MuddyCreekRR · January 22

Looking like another great start on a great build. I'm personally not a fan of the horizontal boards, other than claps...but I like how yours look. I too set all my doors either open...or a bit cracked in most cases.....

TravisS · January 24

Walls are wonderful Ken. The slightly ajar doors really do add so much visual interest.

KKarns · January 24

Thanks Art, I agree with the doors cracked open in most cases.

Appreciate that Travis and I model many details for enhanced visual interest rather than sticking strictly to what is prototypical.

kebmo · January 25

this just keeps on getting better.

KKarns · January 25

Glued the walls together and installed the main roof rafters and front porch floor. Next up is the front porch roof and foundation supports (brick and timber).

TravisS · January 25

Really coming along Ken. Chimney looks even better in situ.

TomMich · January 25

almost ready to move in! Great job!

KKarns · January 25

Appreciate that Travis. The chimney will have to be touched up once planted as handling has rubbed off some of the coloring on some high spots...to be expected.

Thanks Tom. Oh, and by the way...next on my list of builds is The Machine Shop at Deer Creek. I re-reviewed your wonderful rendition of this kit and will be discussing more about it later on. I also have all Anders pictures of his version as well.

KKarns · January 25

Well kept at the bench and got the front porch roof stringers and supports installed. Done for the evening.

Jim M · January 25

Holy crap, this is amazing. Very nice job.

KKarns · January 25

Hey thanks much Jim. Nice hearing from you!

Kevin L · January 26

Bloody nice job although I do not want to move in could be a little drafty.

Robert.G · January 26

That last pic is the money shot !! SUPER color and weathering of that wood. LOVE it !!!
( also love your nail polish.. nice design...

KKarns · January 26

Thanks much Kevin!, and certainly a run down shack with little repairs having been done.

Robert, nice hearing from you my friend! I initially was going to do a faded paint "peel" of sorts but evolved to just the very faded and little to no "peel! Appreciate the kind support as always.

Jerry · January 26

Just a beautiful scratch build.

Jerry

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