gimpnelly Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) So I’m planning my Orchid build and I was curious if anyone has any siding recommendations. I see that Greenleaf sells loose boards for siding that are very reasonably priced. I also see this option and others like it at Miniatures.com. I am not sure which will be easier and look better. I’m going for a classic siding look with a bit of overlap. Thanks! Edited June 2, 2019 by gimpnelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Hi Janelle, The boards from miniatures. com are much easier that the individual boards. I like the wood over the MDF. The real wood siding is light and easy to cut with a box knife. It also has a smoother finish with paint compared to the MDF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If you use the boards you must not use any water based glue. I use small dabs of construction adhesive; Liquid Nails. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpnelly Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mid-life madness said: Hi Janelle, The boards from miniatures. com are much easier that the individual boards. I like the wood over the MDF. The real wood siding is light and easy to cut with a box knife. It also has a smoother finish with paint compared to the MDF. It does seem like they’d be easier. But I can see that real wood would be superior to MDF. 1 minute ago, Sable said: If you use the boards you must not use any water based glue. I use small dabs of construction adhesive; Liquid Nails. Good to know! I’ve used Liquid Nails before and it’s great for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpnelly Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Also, what size boards would you all recommend? There are so many options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigirl Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 6/2/2019, 12:28:51, Sable said: If you use the boards you must not use any water based glue. I use small dabs of construction adhesive; Liquid Nails. Great idea and way better than using hot glue as the instructions say to do. I am working on the same house and have chosen to add batten boards like Stickyfingers did with hers. It reminds me of Cape May! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I did spackle "stone" for the exterior first floor and shingles for the second on the wood Orchid I built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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