Hi all,

I'm after suggestions. I'm looking for buildings for a small market town/village. Looking at the usual offerings from Metcalfe, Kestrel, etc., they're all well and good, but they're just not 'right'.

I want a few shops and a few dwellings. Sort of pre-1950ish, allows me to cover a few eras. Langley do a couple of small 'parades' of shops, and they look ideal, but they are only low relief. I need backs as well as fronts!

So, has anyone got any alternatives that I'm unaware of?

Scenecraft from bachmann farish would look good

Quote from: crewearpley40 on November 14, 2021, 04:58:14 AM
Scenecraft from bachmann farish would look good

Er, no. The only bits that look any use are low relief, so, no use.

Those S&D mouldings were popular for a while, but they're probably like hen's teeth now. I always thought they didn't look much good anyhow.

I'm a lot of help, eh 

Find some 'right looking' images Michael and crack out the plasticard and scratchbuild some, its win win because you get the street you want and everyone including you gets to admire your hard work!!

Sd mouldings are rare as George points out. Maybe https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/n-gauge.html   craig is right look at wrenton and nbodgers work

I have to admit that scratch building isn't as difficult as people think. It's just like kit building, the difference being that you draw the parts yourself!
@rogerdB of this parish has posted extensively about his superb buildings for Wrenton.

My vote is for scratching as well.
I'm not brilliant at it but have produced some passable (to me anyway) buildings.
I'd say start small and build up. You'll become more proficient as you progress.
Cheers
Martin

Scalescenes?

You know you want to do it, so get them scratch built Michael

Mike H

Quote from: crewearpley40 on November 14, 2021, 08:13:00 AM
Sd mouldings are rare as George points out. Maybe https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/n-gauge.html   craig is right look at wrenton and nbodgers work

Again, nice as they are, they're mainly low relief.

Quote from: Nbodger on November 14, 2021, 09:13:36 AM
You know you want to do it, so get them scratch built Michael

Mike H

Quote from: port perran on November 14, 2021, 08:53:37 AM
My vote is for scratching as well.
I'm not brilliant at it but have produced some passable (to me anyway) buildings.
I'd say start small and build up. You'll become more proficient as you progress.
Cheers
Martin

Quote from: Bealman on November 14, 2021, 08:17:52 AM
I have to admit that scratch building isn't as difficult as people think. It's just like kit building, the difference being that you draw the parts yourself!
@rogerdB of this parish has posted extensively about his superb buildings for Wrenton.

Quote from: exmouthcraig on November 14, 2021, 08:08:52 AM
Find some 'right looking' images Michael and crack out the plasticard and scratchbuild some, its win win because you get the street you want and everyone including you gets to admire your hard work!!

I hate you guys...   

I know you're right, but part of my issue is available time. I have a June deadline to meet, two 'townscapes' to build, two railyards to build, other scenickery, along side two businesses to run, horses to look after, cats, elderly parents and elderly aunt-in-law.

So...  no pressure!

Okay. So. Hmmm.

Moving on.

Suggestions then for embossed card/plasticard 'stone' sheet suppliers, suppliers of embossed roofing sheets, suppliers of windows, gutters, doors, associated paraphenalia etc..

I seem to work better in plastic than card, so that's kinda where I'd be looking to start.

@emjaybee theres 24hours in a day Micheal!!!

you will still have time to prep Christmas dinner!!!

Quote from: exmouthcraig on November 14, 2021, 11:44:30 AM
@emjaybee theres 24hours in a day Micheal!!!

you will still have time to prep Christmas dinner!!!

I haven't got time to eat! Good lord!

Try https://anticsonline.uk/Category/Embossed-Plastic-Sheet_N1723   and scale model scenery and model scenery supplies. Plenty of scratchbuilding aids. Peters spares. We dont know what finish you need eg stone, brick etc plenty of supplies. York company https://yorkmodelrail.com/product-category/n-scale/

Peedie models (AKA model railway features)  do some cast resin buildings, both lo relief and full; if scratch building they also do a wide range of etched brass windows and doors, 3D chimneys plus other useful bits from dustbins to phone boxes, railigs and stone walls.

https://modelrailwayfeatures.com/

Other useful bits  include white metal bay windows, dormers porches, gate posts etc from Scalelink

https://www.scalelink.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000002.pl?WD=bay%20windows&PN=Scenic___Scale_1_152__N_%2ehtml#aSLC074

Slaters for Plasticard.