Wow - that certainly is going to be impressive

Actually, thinking about it, it will end up a bit taller. The white board only represents the main block. It sits on a ground floor framework of pillars, and then there is a open air viewing top floor by the look of it. So perhaps another two or three inches. I might need to trim a bit off the block.

G.

Based on the picture in your previous post I think your mock up (plus the odd couple of inches) will really work. I was wondering about the proportion of the height to the width; if you cut down the height too much the building will look wrong.

What is your plan in terms of making these buildings? Are you going to start on them prior to making baseboards and laying track? The reason I ask is I am wondering who committed you are to a given size before seeing the actual effect in situ?

Damian

What is your plan in terms of making these buildings? Are you going to start on them prior to making baseboards and laying track? The reason I ask is I am wondering who committed you are to a given size before seeing the actual effect in situ?

Yes, I will be making a start on constructing the buildings as I'm not able to lay track at this stage (see earlier in the blog) and I'd like to get some modelling underway for the project. However, I do now have a section of the layout between 8ft and 9ft in length where these tall building will be located that is planned out to scale with the necessary size compromises included. There may still be a little shuffling and joggling around when it comes to track laying and installing the buildings, but it ought be fairly minor in order to maintain the character, and I'm sure I'll be able to accomodate any pre-built structures. If not I guess I'll have to re-think, re-build and sell those already made that do not fit and are no longer required.

G.

Actually, thinking about it, it will end up a bit taller. The white board only represents the main block. It sits on a ground floor framework of pillars, and then there is a open air viewing top floor by the look of it. So perhaps another two or three inches. I might need to trim a bit off the block.

 

G.

Ah-ha! But won't the track and the signalling centre be sitting on top of a viaduct, which will largely cancel out the increased height of the building, so you won't have to trim anything off it?

Jim