The Log Cabin Set - interior

Finally! I've got the log cabin set finished off enough to post about it! There's still lots of little details to do, like wall hangings and window trim, wall extenders, the exterior and roof, but it's getting there! The scale of this set is 1:6 (click photos to enlarge). To see pics of the Saloon, General Store, and Jail sets (click here).





Building the walls:
I used fallen branches for the logs, ones that had been on the ground and dried out for some time. I tried to find straight branches. It's really hard to find straight branches. I then peeled off the bark and smaller off shoots and cut them to length. I then glued them together with wood glue and then used a tube of dap to caulk in between them.



Building the Stone Fireplace:
I built a simple wooden box and then set out to the beach with my sister-in law and nephew to hunt for small rocks. I then covered the box with a layer of Polyfilla compound and placed the stones into the compound to set. I then faux finished the grout and rocks a bit to look more authentic. Then I made a little wooden mantel and seat, stained them, added a little fireplace insert I found in a shop in Victoria BC, some little bits of chopped branches, and voila, fireplace complete!



Props and Furniture:
I wasn't very good at documenting the processes of building many of the smaller furnishings and props, but most are just made out scrap wood and then stained or painted. Twig chair was fun. Am working on a twig bed.



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