R e n o v a t i o n  J o u r n a l 

1.5 ~ P l a t f o r m  B e n c h

An idea derived from the Efteling Diorama

(July 4, 2019)

Lately, I've been thinking... of adding a roof like the one in the Efteling Diorama (14.7.2014). 

Another platform at the Efteling Diorama (14.7.2014) shows this cuddly wooden bench.

I consider bringing both ideas together!

Considering the measurement of the Efteling's bench... mine is way too wide!

So I cut it in two...

At my dealer's shop, I saw this gadget. It gives me the right idea how to position the wooden beams for carrying the roof.

And no, I didn't buy it! I'll dew it myself!

With a sagged roof and a small and shining lamppost inside the vault...

Forget the Diorama!

And then: Heki Lasur Farbe!

To me, it's the invention of the century!

Here's the other (half of the) platform... 

The other one will have a roof with lamp, which is going to be situated at the far right end of the platform:

At this point I am still wondering how to go on: where to put the beams and supporting beams?

But... in the end this is what is was going to look like!

With such a delicate concept - all made of wood - the Styrofoam roof I intended to use was way to plump!

So...

A little insulation will do no harm, preventing light shining through the beams...

One day's work. But yet, I love it!

Most rewarding result! 

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Frits Osterthun © 2019

Last update: 22.1.2023