This group will be dedicated to those who like to produce their own buildings, bridges, retaining walls, and any other items for your layout from cardstock. Hopefully there can be some file sharing to make this art even more economical to everyone in the group.
Roger Broederdorf: Oh I used the wrong name...the software is Model Builder by Evans
April 24
Mark Charles
It has some quirks but I'm happy with it.
April 26
Roger Broederdorf: Just started experimenting with Evans Design software and I must say that once you make a couple buildings, the software becomes rather easy to manipulate. I am still working on trying to get the correct look for European buildings circa 1880, but I am sl... moreJust started experimenting with Evans Design software and I must say that once you make a couple buildings, the software becomes rather easy to manipulate. I am still working on trying to get the correct look for European buildings circa 1880, but I am slowly getting there. If you get a chance to buy this software, I do recommend it.
O Gauge Trains without going broke. Here is a tip to help fill out your Layout by mixing in Card Stock Structures. I mount these on Foam Core so the do not warp and so I can put LED lights inside. These are also good for those who are just starting ou...
Phil Stewart: About the paper buildings: The CD has PDF and WPF files which you can print on your inkjet printer. I find that 85% of the original size looks more natural. I use Epson presentation paper on the printer.
Phil Stewart: I am enjoying the CD, HO and N Scale Cardstock Buildings, by Ralf Saxton, which I bought on eBay for about $10. The perfection of Leica optics only seems to focus on my lack of modeling skills, but on the layout with normal lighting, they look pretty good... moreI am enjoying the CD, HO and N Scale Cardstock Buildings, by Ralf Saxton, which I bought on eBay for about $10. The perfection of Leica optics only seems to focus on my lack of modeling skills, but on the layout with normal lighting, they look pretty good -- As William Gilbert wrote, " ... in the dusk, with the light behind her."
Paul Coats
My wife just paid a visit to my trainroom / home office. "You'll never get a layout built in here... you've got junk all over piled up on it. What you have is a 48" high shelf for your junk!"
I told her, "Keep that up and when I do get track laid, I won't let you play with any of my trains."
"That'll never happen," she said, "You don't even have room for a 36" circle."
No comment.
Don Wagner
Hi everyone,I've been out of the hobby for awhile and I like some input on a good set of trucks for my BN wide vision caboose.Thanks have a good one..
Ed Sumner
RR Memorablia for sale from N&W, Pittsburgh & West VA, Pittsburgh, Shawmut & Northern and more. I am selling the whole box for $100 + shipping from Tennessee. Message me for details.
Bill Kuzma
Does Anyone know Where I might beable to find a Bachmann Berkshire 2-8-4 Steam Locomotive Nickel Plate number 765 in Ho Scale, Besides Ebay Looked on ebay and didn't find any.
Brady Burdge
Good video. Clever Models offers buildings in several scales
Russell Hibma
Looking for a good source of background buildings, modeling in HO 50-60' style
As noted elsewhere, I like the ModelBuilder software. But like most things, it has a few quirks.
I'm hoping we can assemble some tips that will help each other use this software.
Tip #1 Save often. (as with any other software.)
Years ago, it was very popular to cover wood structures with asphalt siding. One particular variety was textured and colored to look like brick. (There were other patterns as well.)
It's rare to see this modeled.
For North American prototypes in HO scale, my favorite free source is
http://www.illinoishistory.gov/ps/construct_mainstreet.htm
Scroll down to storefronts (Hall's Shoes, DeKalb Clothiers, etc.)
My favorite is the Great Western Depot, Springfiel
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