Thread: 1/20th scale house

really really impressed both by the craftsmanship and the patience displayed.

but what I really want to know is ...
does this house count as a "build" if you apply for a builder's licence )

Wonderful Stuphph Billy!!!

I note the timber bracing for the walls. None of the modern day metal strap.

A few weeks back, I milled some teak I had into decking for a section of the verandah. Some tweaking of the old bandsaw was needed to saw 5mm x 1mm 'boards'. I mitred the corners (something that I would not normally do on a deck as the joints have a tendency to open up and look terrible!) In the real world I would square cut the ends and kind of 'basket weave' them together. To me this looks and performs better than a mitre.
Some pics:



All the fascia boards are now in place


Some roof detail




Cheers Billy

To the level of detail and the way you've composed the shots -

Magnificent work Billy.
Great photos, beautiful detail.
A job well done.
Cheers, Crowie

Well done all round. Very interesting project and very well photographed. Great to see. thanks for sharing with us.

I have a "dream home", too. It will never get built. You are an inspiration. Meticulous.
If I could swap the usage of the study for bedroom #1, I'd live in that! Any thoughts on stone fireplaces? I need that verandah.
Here at 53N, it would still look good with 3m snow on the roof.

Great work Billy it's a testament to your skills and patience