Kit Bashing or Scratch Building for an Odd Spot

Looks good Art!!!

I might have to do the same thing.  I'm rebuilding my layout and none of the buildings I have are what I see in my mind (they don't seem to have a purpose).  I've been searching for some like this

but I know this was scratchbuilt by someone here on the forum.  I also need some angled buildings to fit in spots around the layout.

I like that Art!   I'm going to have to try building with Masonite. Typically, I have used Plexiglass for structures, For grain elevators with few windows Masonite would be cheaper and easier.

Hey Chugman,

Nice work.   What is the overall dimension of your train room?  I like your loop to loop type layout. 

Jim

Art,

I am sure this building will come out nice. Everything in the picture of your layout is top notch.

alan graziano

Art, it’s really great looking.  It’s a great fit for that narrow space 

Very nice Art. Good way to get creative.

Bob

Are you using 1/4" or 1/8" Masonite?

Big_Boy_4005 posted:

Are you using 1/4" or 1/8" Masonite?

Elliot I am using 1/8" on most things, but I have used 1/4" on some roads where I was wanting to raise the height to better match up to the bases on MTH buildings.  I am using 1/8" on the building as it is easier to work with and is strong enough with the bracing I am using on the inside.  And it's a small building.

Art

rio_rules posted:

Hey Chugman,

Nice work.   What is the overall dimension of your train room?  I like your loop to loop type layout. 

Jim

Thanks, my layout is 65' by 20' and the room is 26' by 85'.  I have a large (201 foot) double-track mainline that is a continuous loop and the upper line is a single-track dog bone with reverse loops at each end.  It is also about 200 ft long.

art

Art

that is looking good, I really like those walls to kitbash.  I found black foam core is great for flat roofs with those walls, easy to cut.

I did a little more work on my "scrap building" yesterday.  I'm calling it that because it was made of left over building parts to fit in a special spot.  As Rich has said Korber walls are so easy to kitbash and turn into something that looks good in most any situation.  

I applied brick paper on the bare Masonite walls and then added signs and posters.  I think that the signs give it some character and help mask the brick paper look.   

All I have left is to put some roof details on, add lighting, and ground cover and bushes around the base.  Maybe a little trash and some people and it will be good to go.  

Art

That’s a great looking building Art!!

Great Job Art! Its hard to believe that's the same building you started! Looks like a kit from a store! Love it!