Construction begins

I am very keen to incorporate something of the original Victorian shop in the model to render a sense of continuity. 

We were very fortunate in that David & Susan Porter (the current owners) presented us with an original pine shelf from the office within the shop. This 150+ year old timber is beautifully seasoned and sweet-smelling when sawn.

The original shelf, prior to cutting

With careful planning and cutting, I was able to clad the entire outer sections of both model plinths.

My approach to the styling was to reflect the tongue & groove panelling which features extensively throughout the interior walls and ceiling of the shop.

Some of the custom-profiled section required to form the plinth.

The larger plinth, for the shop and forge starts to take shape.

Note the display drawer slide mechanisms in position for a trial fitting.

Barn model - basic carcass construction completed

Detail showing tongue & groove panelling and the 

stopped chamfer corner features

Checking the joints for squareness.

Detail showing baseboard fixing method