To my mind the only problem with Metcalfe kits is that the roof tiles look somewhat unconvincing (less convincing than Superquick) so I normally cut tiles from strips of card and glue them overlapping on top.

There's really not a lot wrong with card building kits. I was once challenge to see how far I could take the detailing of a card kit, and the answer is a very long way. There's plenty of examples of detailed card kits on this forum and in magazines such as MRJ to show what is possible.  The basic materlal, if properly assembled, will last for years. Take a look at Pendon - the buildings are made from card, some of which have been in existence for over 50 years.

Use a sharp knife, colour the cut edges and make sure its properly braced. Look  at areas where you can add additional  relief. All this will result in a model you can be proud of.  Looking at the pictures of your signal box, you are on the way.

You are both right, the rooves do look flat and I'm always intending to lay overlapping

strips, with the odd displaced tile. However I'm always wanting to get stuck into the

next project and don't get back to start, let alone finish the job. 71 and still a big kid.

As much of my stuff is stored in a garage it suffers from high humidity and this is why I

like plasticard buildings they are impervious to dampness. However to design & build

everything one wants is just too slow for me.

wiggo for gold ehh, must be another bike rider, or perhaps ex-bike rider like me.

Geoff T.