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18th-20th century barn
Small barns like this once dotted the landscape. In some cases these were supplementary structures to much larger structures. Often the earliest outbuildings would be left unpainted, but once commercial paints were readily available many were painted with white lead or iron oxide red paint. By the late 20th century the idea of an old red barn became rather nostalgic and as each one fell to the ravages of time, the loss would be noted in the community. I always enjoy setting up various figures and accessories in dioramas to photograph and this was no exception. Using one of my favorite backdrops and a simple grassy base, this barn facade instantly looked the part. I used a pair of our short stone walls to the left behind Virgil chopping wood to transition to the backdrop, and on the right a few of our cows. When I return to the office next week I hope to set up a new diorama featuring some of our ACW figures in the yard. I will post a few photos of the results for you.
Our version was hand patterned from wood, and then molds were made to duplicate it in high quality Urethane resin. Each one is hand painted to simulate the natural weathering on a typical farm building. We included the beam and hook to attach the block and rope that is included in set 53038, 18th-19th Century Farm Tools Set No.2 that we are including with this barn. We intentionally designed a small structure that would not dominate your display area, while still providing a focal point that is perfect for both civilian and military displays. The barn measures 8 ½” wide X 9” tall X 3” deep to the very end of the beam protruding above the loft door. To keep costs down this version has non-functional doors that appear to be slightly open. We will be offering both a weathered wood and a weathered Iron Oxide Red painted barn during this introduction. Please visit our website for more information as this item made here in our office and is only available direct.
Small barns like this once dotted the landscape. In some cases these were supplementary structures to much larger structures. Often the earliest outbuildings would be left unpainted, but once commercial paints were readily available many were painted with white lead or iron oxide red paint. By the late 20th century the idea of an old red barn became rather nostalgic and as each one fell to the ravages of time, the loss would be noted in the community. I always enjoy setting up various figures and accessories in dioramas to photograph and this was no exception. Using one of my favorite backdrops and a simple grassy base, this barn facade instantly looked the part. I used a pair of our short stone walls to the left behind Virgil chopping wood to transition to the backdrop, and on the right a few of our cows. When I return to the office next week I hope to set up a new diorama featuring some of our ACW figures in the yard. I will post a few photos of the results for you.
Our version was hand patterned from wood, and then molds were made to duplicate it in high quality Urethane resin. Each one is hand painted to simulate the natural weathering on a typical farm building. We included the beam and hook to attach the block and rope that is included in set 53038, 18th-19th Century Farm Tools Set No.2 that we are including with this barn. We intentionally designed a small structure that would not dominate your display area, while still providing a focal point that is perfect for both civilian and military displays. The barn measures 8 ½” wide X 9” tall X 3” deep to the very end of the beam protruding above the loft door. To keep costs down this version has non-functional doors that appear to be slightly open. We will be offering both a weathered wood and a weathered Iron Oxide Red painted barn during this introduction. Please visit our website for more information as this item made here in our office and is only available direct.
