Popular Post Gravy Train Posted April 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hi Folks, Something a bit different, Low relief Brewery buildings in 4mm scale The larger structure was made to cover part of a household Boiler. and forms part of a large layout in 4mm, the jagged edges at the bottom of the larger structure is to cover some existing trackwork which will be covered. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrman Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Really atmospheric there good work. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi Folks, Something a bit different, Low relief Brewery buildings in 4mm scale The larger structure was made to cover part of a household Boiler. and forms part of a large layout in 4mm, the jagged edges at the bottom of the larger structure is to cover some existing trackwork which will be covered. When i opened the page and saw this my mind just said...believable....great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted April 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2014 Apologies if you've seen it before but I thought I'd post this here as this picture captures it quite well. It's cast and recast from Linka with two part plastic. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outcastjack Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I can't really compete with the quality of the modelling on here so I shall through in some interiors instead.A Garage A Bedroom A Bathroom and taking it back outside, a bus shelter all 1:76 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Are scratch built bridges allowed here? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Are scratch built bridges allowed here? Yes, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Here's a little something dad made, all scratch built and each stone was individually scribbled, the dirt road is yet to be complete. Many thanks Nelson 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Kudos to your Dad, Nelson - that's mighty fine work indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I can't really compete with the quality of the modelling on here so I shall through in some interiors instead. A Garage A Bedroom A Bathroom and taking it back outside, a bus shelter all 1:76 I particularly like the bathroom, a bit of ladder for the radiator would be easy enough...but I love the basin the bath and the toilet, and the shower and steamed up mirror with toothbrushes in front are really good. You should check out Freebs, CW&R and acg_mr layout they love that miniaturisation. There is a picture of a particularly stinky urinal...that comes to mind. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted May 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hi there, I've built part of a row of cottages that used to exist along Southgate in Market Weighton - 4mm scale. The model was built about 10 years ago and, as far as I can remember is constructed from plasticard, Slaters roof tiling and some other materials. I hope that this is of some interest. All the best, Market65. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nice cottages Market65 Here's a row I'm making - completely different construction and finish... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Really looking the buisiness Freebs, can't wait to see it when finished - top class work mate. Cheers. Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2014 The front of the woodwork shop at Treamble: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTBILKO Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Here is a thatched cottage, my first scratchbuilt building, just completed and it was inspired by "Downes Plans" (published 1979). It was fun to make and probably a bit rough compared to that of the Master. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Here is a thatched cottage, my first scratchbuilt building, just completed and it was inspired by "Downes Plans" (published 1979). It was fun to make and probably a bit rough compared to that of the Master. A bit rough did you say Sarge ? well you should've seen a close up of mine - THAT was what you'd call rough ! Nice model there mate and you should be proud and especially for a first time effort. Cheers. Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTBILKO Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi Allan. Many thanks for your kind observations. I have to say that I have tried scratchbuilding before with plastic sheets. Although plastic is a very good material, I can't seem to get on with it. I am now trying my hand at a small Tudor building involving empty Camembert boxes and lashings of Colron wood dye. All the best, William. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi William. When scratchbuilding, always use the best materials possible and where cardboard is concerned, corn flakes packets are a false economy ! - and NEVER use 'faced' cardboard as the facing layer can lift and peel off far to easily AFTER the building has been assembled where all your hard work collapses around you ! So at little cost, get quality plain grey cardboard on line from 'Pullingers' Cheers, Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTBILKO Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks for the tip Allan. I agree with you about not using poor quality card, mine comes from Rougier et Ple in Paris although I have to confess to using cereal packets for practice. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Birks Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Here is a thatched cottage, my first scratchbuilt building, just completed and it was inspired by "Downes Plans" (published 1979). It was fun to make and probably a bit rough compared to that of the Master. For a first attempt - WOW. Thatch is just about the hardest thing there is to get looking even reasonable. Yours is very effective. Stuart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTBILKO Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks Stuart for your kind comments. For me the thatch was the easiest part of the model. I just followed the instructions on page 2 of Downes plans book 3, " More Country Buildings". I stuck 4 layers of 3 ply wool onto card and then glued scenic grass material on top. The whole was then dyed with wood dye. This method is probably quicker than using plumbers' hemp or human hair, although these materials may have given a more realistic finish. William. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Birks Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 My method of doing thatch is - Only model buildings that have tiles or slates Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 SGTBilko well done with the thatch cottage and your first attempt too. cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hi Stubby, The buildings look great especially the colouring nicely toned down great work. cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Iceman Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Record shop in 4mm scale (OO) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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