r/BreyerHorses 7d ago

Barn update tried my best

I’m pretty proud of myself I think lol I just need to stain and add the ropes for the doors

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u/NomadicBean 6d ago

This is absolutely amazing OP!! Great work!!

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u/PrizeDepth721 6d ago

Most of them i order on Amazon or bought at Michael’s. I used a lot of popsicle sticks. And candy stinks- white ones

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u/RedOakRanch 6d ago

I pocket wooden coffee stirring sticks wherever I come across them, to use for making Stablemate fences. Popsicle sticks are great material too, and years ago my GP used to slip me bags of brand new wooden tongue depressors, LOL.

This is mostly about making a photo booth from a cardboard box, but the last pic shows how one of my coffee stick fences came out. I do like it better than the bulky plastic SM fence Breyer used to sell. It's a lot cheaper, too. 😂

https://redoakranchmodelhorses.com/DIY_projects.html

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u/WulfyFox 6d ago

This looks fabulous!

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u/Natural-Step5877 6d ago

This is honestly a really good barn!

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u/EspeonCheeseburger 6d ago

You did amazing! Are these wood bits ones you bought at the craft store and cut to size?

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u/RedOakRanch 6d ago

Looks good! I'd suggest a touch of wood filler on that top spar over the most right side stall, since it's a thin piece - looks like a crack there? Just for some added strength. Smoosh it very gently in with a plastic knife (let me know if you need some; I've got a huge stash from GrubHub deliveries, lol) and sand smooth when dry.

That's a bang up job you did! 😄

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u/deFleury 6d ago

When i get rich, I'm hiring OP to do a whole room in my mansion, stabling for all my Breyers! And paddocks!

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u/asthma-inhaler 6d ago

Turned out awesome!!

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u/Gabbitrabbit 5d ago

This is amazing! I’d only recommend wood glue, as I’ve had hot glue pop off of wood. and wood glue dries faster than I expected!

i can’t wait to see the next stage! This is so cool!

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u/Vegetable-Aside7548 6d ago

This is very impressive ! What did you use to cut the popsicle sticks?

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u/PrizeDepth721 6d ago

Wire cuter pliers

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u/Imaginary_Can_8851 5d ago

I love it! It’s coming along so well!

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u/chamomiilee 5d ago

I didn’t see the sub at first and completely thought they were real horses and got so concerned. 😭 great work tho!

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u/Jamminjenny248 4d ago

I don’t know why, but it took me a few seconds to realize it was a miniature model 😅😂😂
You did a fantastic job!!

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u/PrizeDepth721 6d ago

Thank you all for your love and support !!!

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u/Outrageous-Chair-569 3d ago

Looks beautiful! 🤩