The next component in the McPherson farm set is the wagon shed/corn crib along with the pig pen. Corn was an important element of the farm, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the planted area and half the income. This building was a relatively simple wooden structure and I have used two historic photos as references for its construction. The top image below was taken in 1863 and the lower in the 1880s.
Simple the building may be, but because it is open there was a need to do a bit of internal work, some of which just painted, but some is modelled.
On the eastern face of the wagon shed stood the pig pen. I have modelled this from a couple of images from the 1850s-1860s from other farms and surrounded the area with post and board fences described in the documentation I found.
Work on the barn is underway with about one third of the cladding done, but it is a bit of a monster so it may take another couple of weeks to complete.
I have also completed this piece of scatter terrain - a ruin of a small stone dwelling (probably better suited for Europe rather than North America). It has obviously been derelict for some time as a tree has grown out of the wall.
This piece, along with some other similar pieces, have been sitting around in the edge of the work table for some months while I add bits to them from time to time - a great way to use up any surplus epoxy putty.
The wagon shed looks fantastic. Just beautiful. I can't wait to see the three elements put together.
ReplyDeleteI agree it is quite attractive, for such a simple structure, but it did sit there for a while before I found the inspiration to move on with it. In the end that inspiration was making that simple little shelter for the pig pen. The barn will take a while...its a big fellow.
DeleteAnother piece of art, Mark!
ReplyDeleteGreat work 👏
Thank you Michal.
DeleteLovely piece of modelling Mark, the wagon shed is exquisite, really well done. The ruined building is super and a great piece of table embellishment.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie. I have more little pieces of scatter terrain to come.
DeleteCracking work as always Mark:)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve.
DeleteThe wagon shed is a superb model
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil. It is incredibly simple, but just looks the part. These outbuildings often get overlooked in our games.
DeleteThat is another beauty Mark - I like the little ruin too - I must try to copy how you do the fireplace and chimney, I particularly like that aspect of the models!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith. Its those little details like chimneys that lift a model.
DeleteFrom a few grey and faded photos a beautiful model is born! Sensational. You need a few hogs to occupy the pen now!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James
Thanks Janes. I was going to model a few pigs inside the shelter, but figured that any farmer worth his salt would have moved them to keep them away from any marauding troops.
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