Thatching in miniature. With the huge interest in small thatched roof's dove cotes, dolls houses & bird tables I am now able to supply materials capable of the same detail as this - coco fibre will be more durable, it is even suitable for out door use with perfect scale size and detail. I already have done an instruction booklet for larger scale thatching, the methods are the same, just scale down form any source of thatching techniques- see DIY For those only wanting the material see below.
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Thatched in Coir - Coconut fibre |
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Fully detailed 1:12 scale example of a roof in the process of being thatched done for instruction purposes, thatched just the same as a full scale roof using coco fibre, actual thickness on the roof 1" The small complete one is 1/2" thick : 1:24 These are sewn onto rafters. It can be glued onto ply or MDF |
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A before and after dolls house renovation with a 'Tudor style' thatched roof and a new 1/24 scale 'Irish' cottage 1/48 is also possible - all man made fibre, a type of faux fur glued onto expanded polystyrene sheet . If you have tried 'thatching' at this scale you will know how hard it is to get thickness and detail right, any shape, size, or design can be replicated. You can fit over an existing roof as shown or build one. inside use only, No special skills required. Suitable for 4 inches to 12 feet. Simple bird table design, one in straw, one in heather and one waiting to be thatched. Almost any fibrous 12" long material can be used |
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