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John, I agree. I actually tried making corrugated tin sheets while ago with 3D printed presses and some thin aluminium sheets. In theory it works but it would take so much time to make them I would have to set the prices significantly higher than anybody would be prepared to pay (not only that aluminium sheet is expensive). I would probably have to charge upwards of £10 for a single a4 sheet of corrugated aluminium. Where as with say Slater's making their plastic corrugated sheets, they already have a process and machines for that. Initial cost is still high to get the mold but after that they don't cost them much so they can sell them at good prices. This is why we 3D print all of our plastic parts as the initial cost of that is very low but on the other hand the product cost is higher than if I was to injection mold it. I would need 20+ molds to cover what I have now and that is still growing. The volume I can produce is also significantly lower and my time investment in cleaning and preparing parts is also significant. I can always buy more 3D printers to speed up the production but resin clean up is quite time consuming so that is the limiting factor. Best regards Jakub

I think the could be a good start to do research. I would think they do it in a continuous fashion with rollers. I have a general ideal on how I want make it. Ideally I would like to make from wet pulp in a form so that it has decent thickness. Barrier of entry is currently preventing me from doing much about it as I would need 2 metal plates engraved with the brick pattern to start with. I cannot justify something like that on a process that may not work. May also need heating system to dry the pulp quicker. I'm afraid it would make it cost even more than Redutex. Best regards Jakub

It is quite expensive but its an option one of many. I can get brick painted to similar level of detail but it takes me forever. Having something that I can just cut and stick to the building is handy even if its expensive. I appreciate if you need to do a large O gauge building it will get very expensive very quickly. I need to figure out how to press brick texture into paper one day. I may be able to make decent corrugated iron the same way. Best regards Jakub

Hi Adam, Thank you for your suggestion. Never though of that! I may have to have a think about it. Usually I am happy to provide extra graphics etc if somebody requests. We were thinking of doing a "CAD" browser application for planning your buildings. That never happened unfortunately. Best regards Jakub

Hi John, Thank you glad they were helpful! Redutex is great, not the cheapest way of doing it but its properly textures and has self adhesive backing. I wrapped few of our buildings with it and found it nice to work with. Best regards Jakub

Dear John, Looking excellent! Don't let anybody discourage you from using wrapping papers. I had a look at your other thread where you showcase what you are building for your layout and everything is looking really good. In fact we have been recommending the Redutex line of textured vinyl wrapping for our customers who weren't confident with painting the brickwork. Best regards Jakub

Thank you for your order! Hope you enjoy building it!

Just to let everybody know we have updated our 4mm scale signal box interiors to be more in line with what we did for the 7mm scale version. All instruments and the token machine are now resin 3D printed. I 00-00 OO gauge small signal box interior I 00-01 OO gauge medium signal box interior I 00-02 OO gauge medium signal box interior extension

Hi, Thank you very much to both of you. We are getting there slowly. A lot of the smaller products that were destroyed are back in stock now. New machine is in place and we are slowly returning back to normal. That engine shed is looking ace. Yellow brick is something I still struggle with and you did it perfectly.

Hi John, Looking really nice! Nothing wrong with using wrapping papers! We sometimes also recommend the Redutex wrapping materials for those who prefer it. Best regards Jakub

Thank you Adam! I am really happy to hear you were happy with the service and parts. As always if there is anything you need from us do not hesitate to get in touch. Jakub

Introducing new "My First Layout" kit - station Continuing to expand our range of "My First Layout" kits we are delighted to introduce a new small railway station. My First Layout kits are designed for the younger and new to modelling offering an easy to assemble, pre coloured kit that will be a great addition to anybody's train set. Click here to see J 00-01 station on our website

Introducing new LNER footbridge in OO gauge After few delays we are happy to announce the LNER footbridge in OO gauge is now ready. Based on the Long Melford in Suffolk in the Eastern region. With this release we now cover footbridges for all of the Big Four in OO gauge. Click here to see B 00-35 LNER footbridge on our website

Introducing new O gauge signal box We are delighted to announce we are releasing a new signal box in O gauge. The SR signal box is based on the recently demolished Wool signal box features new details such as finer railings and 3D printed door knobs. This signal box will be available in OO gauge scale in coming months. Link to B 70-27L Link to B 70-27R

We are delighted to announce we are now able to accept orders and payments over the phone. Our phone number is 01746 716 384. Best times to call are Mon-Thu 10AM-4PM and Fri 9AM-10AM and 2PM-4PM.

Following the success our new kit designed for younger modellers we will be continuing our partnership with Warner Shows to bring the kit to the London and Peterborough shows. Free to those who purchase advanced children ticket. Thank you to Warner Shows and all of the visitors for making a great show! We will be releasing more kits designed for children in the coming months.

Introducing new LNER signal box in O gauge New LNER signal box is now available in O gauge based on the High Dyke signal box. As are all our O gauge signal boxes it is available with stairs either on the left or right side. http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=B%2070-26L&title=B%2070-26L http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=B%2070-26R&title=B%2070-26R

Dear Vecchio, That is absolutely wonderfully done! Thank you for the feedback on the steps. There is something I can do about it. I have material that is 1mm thick as opposed to 1.4mm. We use it for the O gauge platform paving. I cannot promise we will be able to rework the staircase any time soon but I will see what I can do. Lastly its not been published yet but we have the LNER signal box coming to O gauge in next few days (if all goes well today). We have started to produce some 3D printed finals for it and they will also fit the MR signal box. We will be repacking the MR signal boxes to include them as an option as soon as have time to do it. Would you like to receive some for your MR signal box? If you get in touch with me at contact@lcut.co.uk I will send you some. Best regards Jakub LCUT creative

Introducing new LNER signal box in OO gauge Continuing to expand our signal box range we are introducing an LNER signal box based on the High Dyke signal box. The O gauge version will be launched at the Peterborough show and available for online purchases few days after the show. http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=B%2000-34&title=B%2000-34

LCUT creative: celebrating 5 years with new line of products In the month of October 2018 we are celebrating 5 years of producing modular laser cut model railway building kits. To celebrate we will be giving gifts with qualifying orders above £50. The gifts are from the new range of toolboxes and storage units we are releasing at the same time. To learn more click on this link The new range of toolboxes and storage units: http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=T%2000-00&title=T%2000-00 http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=T%2000-01&title=T%2000-01 http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=T%2000-02&title=T%2000-02 http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=T%2000-03&title=T%2000-03

Dear Dave, Thank you very much! I am glad I could help you and it arrived safe and sound. Happy Modelling! Best regards Jakub

Introducing new OO gauge signal box New signal box type is now available in OO gauge. Based on the L&CR/LMS Shap Station signal box in its pre plastered over version. http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=B%2000-33&title=B%2000-33

Introducing new signal boxes in O gauge New signal box type is now available in O gauge. Based on the L&CR/LMS Shap Station signal box in its pre plastered over version. It will be coming to OO gauge in next few weeks. http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=B%2070-25R&title=B%2070-25R http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?product=B%2070-25L&title=B%2070-25L

We have now launched a new section on website with painting guides. So far I have prepared guides for two different buildings. I am currently working on a GWR signal box in O gauge. New guide should be published within a week or two. http://lcut.co.uk/index.php?page=pages/paintingGuides&title=painting%20guides

Hi Phil, Thank you very much! I am glad everything arrived in timely manner and that you are happy with your order. Happy modelling! Best regards Jakub