Doors & windows

There are number of doors and window frames required on this project and the windows particularly are proving a challenge. At this scale (1:24), the frames and glazing bars are sometimes as small as 1.5 x 2mm in cross section. The result is a very difficult joinery process. Some of the window frames have been assembled up to 5 or 6 time due to their being very fragile until fixed in position in the wall apertures.

It would be much easier to construct in-situ, but the subsequent painting operations would be rather difficult without getting frame paint spreading onto the brickwork.

Limewood strips held in position for glueing with Cyanoacrylate to 

form a complete window frame

The process is repeated for a complete set of windows to make the subsequent  process of spray-painting more efficient.

The doors were constructed in a similar manner, but due to the increased surface areas, they were much simpler to assemble.

After much thought, I have decided not to employ any glazing material. There will be a number of points-of-view where it will be possible to peer through 3 or 4 sets of window/doors and I want to avoid anything that will diminish the clarity of the observation. Further thin plastic is very easily difficult to keep in a pristine condition throughout the period of construction and handling.

The window apertures were lined with timber to match the interior wall cladding, then a Limewood architrave was added to complete the wall in readiness for insertion of the window frames.

The door was then tried in position to ensure a good fit. After the painting was completed, the fix was made permanent.

The shop side door, just waiting for a stone doorstep to be made.

This window frame has been painted, so I fixed it permanently in place to ensure it would not get damaged. The window sill is also in place, just needs painting, along with the brick. I want to leave all of that until all the walls have been assembled to ensure they all get consistent treatment.