rovex Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi Guys I thought we could help Hornby out by suggesting suitable new subjects to be added to the Skaledale building range and that this would be a good place to post photos of our suggestions. We need to be sensible about this and consider whether a building is feasible. Issues which might mitigate against a building would be size (so please don't suggest KIngs Cross or St Pancras). We also need to consider whether a building can be moulded - so I expect that Southend Pier is out. I've noticed in the past that many buildings seem to have a theme, for example when the range was first launched we had a range of generic station buildings (of a vaguely GWR styling), we've had the buildings from Goathland station and we've had a range of gasworks buildings So again it may be useful to consider buildings that fit into a range or suggest groups of such buildings. I'll start us off with some housing, shops, pubs and a town hall So some Georgian terraced properties some georgian shops a novelty - Beverley gatehouse Some Victorian Pubs Durham townhall - would that tracery be possible? and finally because I've always had a soft spot for these two and would buy them even if I didn't have a need for them. Aston Rowant and Wallingford stations So come on over to you guys, we know Hornby reads this forum so lets give them our suggestions Rovex 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted January 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2019 Some London Transport stations, depot and lineside buildings and signal boxes. From before the formation of the LTPB, the Art Deco period to modern styles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 17, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2019 How about an update to their Model Land Factory from the 60s . I think RML65,66,67 Boiler House, Factory Unit, Loading Bay. They could do resin versions of them. They could also do low relief versions for use as a backdrop . Nice little units in their time, now command quite high prices on eBay if you ever see them . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Some Victorian Pubs CravenArms02-990.jpg Crikey! What were the chances, I attended a launch event yesterday in the Sixties modular/ Brutalist three-storey office block on the opposite side of Upper Gough Street (off camera to the left) to that delightful juicer! So while we're at it, I'll weigh in with a vote for the Model Land sets, as you can in theory fashion some pretty decent modular Sixties Brutalism from them! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 How about an update to their Model Land Factory from the 60s . I think RML65,66,67 Boiler House, Factory Unit, Loading Bay. They could do resin versions of them. They could also do low relief versions for use as a backdrop . Nice little units in their time, now command quite high prices on eBay if you ever see them . That would be these presumably 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 That would be these presumably MLCatH.jpg You're right - I was thinking of Arkitex 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 You're right - I was thinking of Arkitex My goodness I'm going off topic already, but I'd been looking at those on ebay and wondering whether I could afford some. Not a fan of modern architecture but it does give that brave new world look. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 My goodness I'm going off topic already, but I'd been looking at those on ebay and wondering whether I could afford some. Not a fan of modern architecture but it does give that brave new world look. They're great looking but incredibly pricey. Also, I'm never sure quite how intact and unspoiled the components are, despite what the descriptions might claim. Also, if you use these to build permanent structures, the 'wobbliness' associated with freestanding (non-glued) structures can be assembled out, so to speak. The eBay prices do make me think that Linka might be worth another look. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) GWR BLT themed station buildings would maybe be a popular staple? I know that these layouts were a cliche throughout the 1980s, but they are still seen, plus often act as an introduction into scenic model railways for inexperienced modellers, more the market that Skaledale is aimed at surely? I do accept however that many similar buildings are already readily available in kit form. Perhaps a core range based on Ashburton or similar. Ashburton has an engine shed, which seem to find their way into most of these ranges in Skaledale and Scenecraft, even if the prototype didn't have a shed. Stone buildings suit resin casting quite well IMO. I think really what I am trying to say is that I'd like to see a GWR train shed in OO! (Ratio make one in N but doesn't have a 4mm scale big brother). Edited January 17, 2019 by Torn-on-the-platform 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Tramshed please 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 How about sone GWR two road and four road engine sheds and possibly a large L.M.S terminus station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted January 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2019 How about sone GWR two road and four road engine sheds and possibly a large L.M.S terminus station. Dean or Churchward locomotive shed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9402 Fredrick Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Dean or Churchward locomotive shed? I'm thinking 1920s to 1960s ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I do like the pub. Ho sorry, i wasn`t talking about modeling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 West highland line station/signal boxes....sure they would be a good seller.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 West highland line station/signal boxes....sure they would be a good seller.... Plans for them have certainly been in Railway Modeller often enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted January 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2019 That arkitex set shown is the very rare set C with the shop windows I have a lot of it but no shop windows As for a suggestion for new buildings, low and full relief council houses in brick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 That arkitex set shown is the very rare set C with the shop windows I have a lot of it but no shop windows As for a suggestion for new buildings, low and full relief council houses in brick I see Burton’s clothes have branched out into car sales! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I see Burton’s clothes have branched out into car sales! Actually, assuming the absence of any licencing issues for the logos etc. a 'proper' Burtons would make a nice addition for a low-relief High Street- from the early 30's they had an in-house Arcihtects Department, so their purpose-built shops had a very distinctive house style of architecture https://buildingourpast.com/2017/01/28/burtons-modern-temples-of-commerce/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I would love them to do a "classic" 1950s Woolworths. I also wondered whether Hornby could team up with the National Trust - not all of their buildings are massive stately homes. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted January 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2019 I would love them to do a "classic" 1950s Woolworths. I also wondered whether Hornby could team up with the National Trust - not all of their buildings are massive stately homes. Here's one in arkitex still needs interior 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted January 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20, 2019 Modern(ish) Electricity Substation Housings you find everywhere as in the link below. Would save me fabricating one and casting it http://www.kinpars.co.uk/GRP-Unit-Substation-Kiosks-Series-A.html 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidmouth Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 not sure if this is just my perception but the range does feel as if it has shrunk in size and scale . The gas works was excellent , similarly the colliery (although whisper it quietly the scenecraft one was better) I for one would like to see suburban shops , maybe modular to create something from the 30's onwards . GWR 1908 station buildings - thinking North Warwicks line (shirley for example) GWR standard signal box as well would surely sell well . I'd also be keep to see standard industrial buildings , Northlight factory building for example Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I second the suggestion for council houses from the 1930's through to the 1960's, both brick and rendered. Manufacturers would have us believe that everyone near a railway line lived in a Victorian brick terrace, or a Georgian three or four floor town house. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I've just been looking at their site but can't find scenery such as hedges or scatter material. Backscenes should be fairly easy to produce & should sell quite well if marketed correctly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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