Grandma's attic - faux slats and rafters, part 2
I continued working on the faux slats and rafters for the attic. Now, the front gable portion is small to work in, but it is manageable. Even so, I was not able to get in there to measure. I used the original gable template from the side gable and used that as an approximation. It worked very well.
Since I used the roof templates to make other templates after the shingling was done, I had to start over with those. I made the front gable templates by placing the paper on the outside of the roof to get the basic shape and size. (Note to April: make at least two templates of these roof pieces and keep them until you're finished! :D)
I then cut them down to fit.
I added the wood, painted and measured the rafters. Here are the forward and right side pieces in place.
I didn't remember to mark the rafters on the right side gable, but I did remember on the left side. It shouldn't be much of a problem figuring it out from there.
For the inside peak, I used a triangular piece of wood from my stash. This isn't listed in the Heritage parts, so I am guessing it came from the old lost Dura-Craft kit. The piece I had is long enough to use both here in the gable and for the main span across when I get to that part.
I painted it to match and then glued it in place. I installed the hanging light and pulled the wire through. I aged the ceiling plate and socket with acrylic paint since it wouldn't be handled at all.
I love this light!!!! :D
One tip for these. The ceiling plate is hollow, so I added a small Woodsies circle to steady the whole thing. The Woodsies circle is glued to the plate and the ceiling board.
I finished up the rest of the front roof walls and installed the wall light. The left side gable and its floor support will be installed after I get the attic chimney completed.
I love this light, too!!!! :D
I think this rustic background will be perfect for the antiques and treasures stored here.
Next up...attic floor...