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Lone Star Region. National Model Railroad Association Introduction to Scratchbuilding Structures - Mike Jobe. Intro to Scratch Building Structures. Selecting a structure Creating plans Materials Tools you will need

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Lone Star Region

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  1. Lone Star Region National Model Railroad Association Introduction to Scratchbuilding Structures - Mike Jobe

  2. Intro to Scratch Building Structures • Selecting a structure • Creating plans • Materials • Tools you will need • Basic building techniques & tips • Golden Rules • Resources

  3. Lone Star Region Selecting a structure to build

  4. Selecting a structure Really that is the hardest part of scratch building is selecting the right structure to build. Probably not a good idea to start off attempting this build…. A better choice

  5. Selecting a structure A better choice

  6. Selecting a structure • They are all simple and square. b) You can generate plans by just the photo. c) You can pretty much guess what is in the interior.

  7. Lone Star Region Creating Plans

  8. Creating Plans There are several ways to create plans…. 1. Search the internet, an example is Google Books; “railroad structure”

  9. Creating Plans There are several ways to create plans…. 2. Get out and hit the road measure the structure youself ….

  10. Creating Plans There are several ways to create plans…. 3. Copy a cheap kit…. 4. Borrow / Buy old used Craftsman Kit templates / instructions

  11. Creating Plans 21” 21” Doors have known heights and widths 21” 21” 21” 21”

  12. Creating Plans

  13. Creating Plans

  14. Lone Star Region Materials

  15. Materials Use your imagination! I constantly am looking for things that can be used in the build

  16. Materials Use your imagination! I constantly am looking for things that can be used in the build

  17. Lone Star Region Tools you will need

  18. Tools you will need. The Basics...

  19. Tools you will need. Pounce Wheel

  20. Lone Star Region Building Techniques & Tips

  21. Building Techniques & Tips Notice how nothing pops out at you, everything blends together RULE 1 Keeping the end game in mind during your build

  22. Building Techniques & Tips After dyeing the boards, scribe the wood grain into the surface, add knot holes, don’t be afraid to damage some pieces. Staining the wood is as simple as placing them in the bottle

  23. Building Techniques & Tips Place a larger “Anchor” piece along the base line Using 3M double sided tape place your plan section on the glass Start off with a clean glass surface Tape wax paper over your plan Make sure the pieces are plumb Add first piece or footer Complete the framing (make sure to Dry fit the window and doors) Dip end of piece in glue (not much needed)

  24. Insert windows, doors, etc. Do all of the work on the wall as necessary while the wall is flat on the bench not when it is assembled as a building Building Techniques & Tips Using a flat blade cut out the window (doors etc) Notice I placed two frame pieces on each side to ensure proper overlap of siding Begin to add siding Reverse Side I covered the window opening also Note the overlap Verify the measurements every 2 boards to make sure the boards are straight Remove the wall section from the wax paper

  25. Building Techniques & Tips Complete the 4 walls Add rafters Double check it is at 90 degrees! Trim excess siding then glue together

  26. Building Techniques & Tips If you need to repeat a pattern of work such as for trestles or roof rafters construct a jig.

  27. Building Techniques & Tips Roofing options for you… Mount material over card stock Tar paper made from paper. First cut in scale widths, then painted using grimy black and dry brushed with antique white Scale appropriate wood stained, distressed, and cut into individual shingles Campbell’s corrugated roofing dipped in printed circuit board etchant (make sure you neutralize) Campbell’s shingles or even better Bar Mills Laser shingles

  28. Building Techniques & Tips

  29. Building Techniques & Tips

  30. Try Dry Brushing light colors on different areas to mimic light Use Ink and dark color washes to mimic shadows Building Techniques & Tips

  31. Lone Star Region Golden Rules

  32. Golden Rules • Work on walls while they flat ..It is easier to place doors, windows, signs, stain, paint etc before you assembly the 4 walls. • Strive for Plumb, Level & Square.One mistake now will require • 2X the work to compensate later. Overall human nature is focus on the what’s wrong versus everything else that is right. • Attempt to age and weather the model.Even what are meant to be new buildings will not look right at smaller scales. A bright shiny building will stick out look a sore thumb. Chalks, Stains, Alcohol and Ink as well as white highlighting go a long way. • Always keep in mind how the building will look on the layout when it is done (the end game).When picking colors, finishes and overall look and type, ask yourself will it blend in? Will it fit and look right. • Don’t overdo it with glue. It does not take that much, particularly once a section is built, like real structures they can be incredibly strong. Clean off excessive glue. • Be patient and keep organized. Michelangelo took years to paint • the Sistine Chapel... if you are tired stop for the day.

  33. Lone Star Region Resources

  34. http://www.railroad-line.com/ NMRA Members Building Techniques & Tips Seek out other modelers and how they scratch build http://missing-lynx.com/ There are several forums available to you....

  35. Lone Star Region Scratch building can bring you great pleasure, enhance your modeling skills! THANKS!

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