Blackpowder Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 It just keeps getting better. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Cracking view from there Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazb1967 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 we could do with a few of those put up, Excellent job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 14 hours ago, Blackpowder said: It just keeps getting better. Blackpowder Not much left fella,but slow little things now. 13 hours ago, FOXHUNTER1 said: Cracking view from there Dave Will take a panoramic when finished.There were 7 roe visible when i got there in the valley an then another 3 does an 2 bucks in the wood when i drove back out. 2 hours ago, dazb1967 said: we could do with a few of those put up, Excellent job Cheers fella.Lot of work but should be productive and make things more comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Can the wife and I book the chalet for the first week in June 2019. P.S what time is breakfast served and what are the rates for June. Many thanks and looking forward to our stay, Mr & Mrs Old’un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Cracking job that Sako. I'm insanely jealous, going past the point of lugging decoys etc round and much prefer using the rifle. I could do with a fox ridden perm where I can put up a fox box/shooting box like that. Flask, peace and quiet......bliss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, turbo33 said: Cracking job that Sako. I'm insanely jealous, going past the point of lugging decoys etc round and much prefer using the rifle. I could do with a fox ridden perm where I can put up a fox box/shooting box like that. Flask, peace and quiet......bliss Cheers fella. Probably spent way too much time in that place through the summer so at least be a wee bit more comfier,tick free and better for the foxes.As you say,peace an quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Great camoflage !!! Just joking.... it is looking good amd far better than my make do blinds, but believe me sitting in a waterproof, windproof blind takes some beating. Spent too many hours of my life shivering on a lean to high seat. Some places it has to be, but wherever I can put an enclosed blind up now, I will be doing it ...sako's is a real posh job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Walker570 said: Great camoflage !!! Just joking.... it is looking good amd far better than my make do blinds, but believe me sitting in a waterproof, windproof blind takes some beating. Spent too many hours of my life shivering on a lean to high seat. Some places it has to be, but wherever I can put an enclosed blind up now, I will be doing it ...sako's is a real posh job. Aye,have green for the final coat but int expect brown to be so orangey.Hopefully not so bright when dry. Like you i can remember too many hours sat freezing the baws off so any extra comfort helps. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just an idea. Why not break up the finished surfaces with two paint colours, say 1/4 green, then 1/4 brown, next 1/4 green and the remaining 1/4 brown again? It wouldn’t matter if these were vertical or horizontal lines. The effect would be to reduce the block of the high seat by half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, JDog said: Just an idea. Why not break up the finished surfaces with two paint colours, say 1/4 green, then 1/4 brown, next 1/4 green and the remaining 1/4 brown again? It wouldn’t matter if these were vertical or horizontal lines. The effect would be to reduce the block of the high seat by half. Thought of something similar but probably go with the green finish although will have a look on Monday to see if the brown has down a wee bit.If so would do stripes of a kind an that would def break it up to a degree. Not bothered regarding the roe as it will make no odds to them but would be fine if it didnt stick out too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 looking very smart indeed, just don't forget the hanging baskets and bird feeders ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Latched windows,carpeted floor and half up the walls and missus gave a lick of paint so hopefully will finish it tomorrow. Bench half done but wont take long to finish. Had a run this morning and still big groups of roe and with this last couple of fine days natures actually acting like its spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 great job really got me thinking of putting one up on a piece of ground i have now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, bumpy22 said: great job really got me thinking of putting one up on a piece of ground i have now Cheers Bumpy. Should have done it years ago really but better late than never.Get pretty much free run of the land now but didnt get on for the first 3 years the wood was planted as they didnt want the deer shot. Left my number and 3 years later came the phone call.A very nice couple into their wildlife so they appreciate the conservation is needed. Just go for it,in a place you know will produce and it doesnt have to be anything spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I have four 'cabins' in my 10 acre wood covering various corners where I have a feeder and tree rat trap. Nothing more relaxing that sitting there watching the 'things' that live in the wood go about their business. Most enjoyable and doesn't have to cost you a fortune either. For two of mine I actually used timber I thinned from the wood and had it slabbed 1 1/2 inches thick which I then used as is to make the structure .like a log cabin. Stood on tanalised fence posts and rails. Go for it, you will never regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Thats what its all about. Even without the trigger getting pulled watching nature doing its thing for a few hours can be very educating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tignme Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 On 16/03/2018 at 21:07, sako751sg said: --Totally agree regarding the ladder and it will be amended before finished. Originally i was going to build a separate ladder but ended up integrating as i went along and run out of materials.Im a step short at the top and the right hand side ladder leg will follow the angle right up to the hoosie. Already nearly came a cropper twice and will probably only take the hint when im lying on the deck with two broken legs. Always open to advice and comments.Being a brickie timbers not exactly my forte. Be careful her indoors doesent open the door and knock you off the ladder.You have been warned. ****. Looking good Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 42 minutes ago, tignme said: Be careful her indoors doesent open the door and knock you off the ladder.You have been warned. ****. Looking good Dave. Will be wrapped in bubblewrap from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Great job there, nice pics of the deer as well, plenty for you to go at, enjoy. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) Your a lucky man having that wee palace set up in what looks like game enriched land, well done and enjoy Edited April 16, 2018 by Smiler23 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Looks a very nice place to while away a few hours or a weekend. How did you fix it down to the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 1 minute ago, figgy said: Looks a very nice place to while away a few hours or a weekend. How did you fix it down to the ground? Not fixed Figgy,just free standing with 8x2 plate feet sitting on blocks. Have 6x2s for bracing to the ground ready to go in place and could drive posts in at the feet and bolt to legs but will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Looks a very nice place to while away a few hours or a weekend. How did you fix it down to the ground? I would brace it as high winds and any ground movement could see it over. even a few ground stakes at an angle and braces to the legs should hold it fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, figgy said: Looks a very nice place to while away a few hours or a weekend. How did you fix it down to the ground? I would brace it as high winds and any ground movement could see it over. even a few ground stakes at an angle and braces to the legs should hold it fast. Think we crossed posts fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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