Just what I have been looking for.
New Engine shed released - single road branch line style.
http://www.scalescenes.com/products/R021a-Small-Engine-Shed (http://www.scalescenes.com/products/R021a-Small-Engine-Shed)
I saw this on facebook a fine looking kit and I did consider buying it, but sadly not fitting for my layout, I'm currently waiting for the low relief carpark,,,,
The kits look great are they easy to get the results it the pictures i'm not sure i have the skill to make them look good.
Is it printed on paper then stuck to card? as it looks they have a thickness to walls doors etc.
Dave
They can all be printed and then stuck to card for printing out,but I print as much as I can directly onto card.You could always try one of the free downloads to see what they're like to build. It's not as if a lot of money has been spent if you decide to buy one of the models.
Just my personal observations.......
It's easy to rush and make mistakes.
Don't use the recommended card thicknesses for N gauge,just use half the 00 gauge thicknesses instead.
They look more lived in than the Metcalfe models but are somewhat more labour intensive and slower to make.
They are more robust than you might think.
They don't need painting.
They can be a bit addictive. ;D
Allan
"They can be a bit addictive."
;D
Agree with that. I've bought and made some of these even though I have no use for some of them. So simple and such a relaxing pleasure to make.
Related to this, I really hope that glue merchant will be at the n gauge show again this year. I learned more about adhesives talking to them for ten minutes than in the previous thirty odd years. One of the glues I picked up is perfect for the scalescenes kits.
Quote from: SD35 on June 02, 2012, 07:54:41 AM
I really hope that glue merchant will be at the n gauge show again this year. I learned more about adhesives talking to them for ten minutes than in the previous thirty odd years. One of the glues I picked up is perfect for the scalescenes kits.
Do you have a link for Glue merchant SD35 ?
Yes, it was these fellas:
http://www.shop4glue.com/index.asp (http://www.shop4glue.com/index.asp)
Quote from: SD35 on June 02, 2012, 08:51:36 AM
Yes, it was these fellas:
http://www.shop4glue.com/index.asp (http://www.shop4glue.com/index.asp)
Many thanks SD35 bookmarked now will look later when i'm home ;)
with regards to the glue you guys use for the paper/card buildings, what glue do you use
thanks bart
I use Gorilla wood glue for anything thats paper and card,it dries hard and edges can be sanded.
Allan
Thanks Al, i guess that is the same as we have here called pva, am i correct
bart
Quote from: 1936ace on June 02, 2012, 10:07:35 AM
with regards to the glue you guys use for the paper/card buildings, what glue do you use
thanks bart
I use this super aliphatic here:
http://www.shop4glue.com/aliphatic-resin-waterproof-wood-glue-adhesive-20-c.asp (http://www.shop4glue.com/aliphatic-resin-waterproof-wood-glue-adhesive-20-c.asp)
Quote from: 1936ace on June 02, 2012, 10:51:48 AM
Thanks Al, i guess that is the same as we have here called pva, am i correct
bart
Normal PVA dries a bit rubbery,the Gorilla wood glue and IIRC the aliphatic type glue somewhat more solid and stiffer.
Just look if it says sandable on the bottle.
There's nothing wrong with ordinary PVA,it's just that I prefer the Gorilla wood glue.
Allan
thanks guys, ive never tried scratch building only ever done the plastic type(kibri) kits and of course the plunk n play buildings, might get the courage to give it a try
BArt
i use rocket card glue of uhu for my scalescenes stuff works for me,,,,,
Quote from: Fratton on June 02, 2012, 01:47:55 PM
i use rocket card glue of uhu for my scalescenes stuff works for me,,,,,
The only problem I find with UHU is the way it tends to 'string'. I just use ordinary PVA (slightly diluted) applied with a fine brush.
I think the Scalescenes kits are much better than the Metcalfe ones, not least because there are no exposed edges at the corners of buildings. Here's one a made earlier.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=1128)
Quote from: Chinahand on June 02, 2012, 02:16:19 PM
Quote from: Fratton on June 02, 2012, 01:47:55 PM
i use rocket card glue of uhu for my scalescenes stuff works for me,,,,,
The only problem I find with UHU is the way it tends to 'string'.
I use PVA for lots of things, but not tried it on card kits. Thanks for the tip.
I did find a UHU gel adhesive. Looks like the ordinary yellow tube, but is specially formulated not to string. Works well enough. A quick tip for card builders - I purloined a couple of wooden clothes pegs from the wife's washing line to use as clamps when glueing up.
Quote from: Chinahand on June 02, 2012, 02:16:19 PM
Quote from: Fratton on June 02, 2012, 01:47:55 PM
i use rocket card glue of uhu for my scalescenes stuff works for me,,,,,
The only problem I find with UHU is the way it tends to 'string'. I just use ordinary PVA (slightly diluted) applied with a fine brush.
I think the Scalescenes kits are much better than the Metcalfe ones, not least because there are no exposed edges at the corners of buildings. Here's one a made earlier.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=1128)
That is one very nice model :thumbsup:
Thanks Nobby. It's an extended version of the Scalscenes large station and there are still a few bits and pieces to add to it yet. Etched brass clock faces and weather vane plus white metal chimney pots. It's destined to be Havering Station on the new layout.
Hi Trevor,
Nice to see the red brick version,I'm just doing the large canopy double length and haven't decided on an actual station building yet.Your version looks like it might fit the bill though.
Allan