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Paper models for HO train layout
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serveyerself
2009-08-15 15:29:10 UTC
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Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for my
layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and alike. Can
anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites for this type
of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
Wolf K
2009-08-15 19:08:27 UTC
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Post by serveyerself
Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for my
layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and alike. Can
anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites for this type
of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
Google on "paper models", or "paper model design program", or some other
phrase, and you'll find all kinds of stuff.

happy hunting.
wolf k.
Mike Smith
2009-08-15 21:20:03 UTC
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Post by serveyerself
Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for
my layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and
alike. Can anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites
for this type of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
Google on "paper models", or "paper model design program", or some other
phrase, and you'll find all kinds of stuff.
happy hunting.
wolf k.
Some I used for 1:76 scale toy soldiers, print them out, check the size,
adjust as required and print again. I used the printed sheets on a thick
card support, reinforced with lolly sticks (which are flat in the UK) and
coffee stirers.

http://www.ss42.com/pt-buildings.html#9 - This was the best links page I
found for access to downloadable buildings

http://freenet-homepage.de/Bastelmigo/index.htm - Models by Michael
Goschütz, including the very nice Scottish crofters cottage (schottenhaus)

http://www.zippys3dmodels.co.uk/index.html - Zippy's card models, includes
some nice farm buildings. Quite detailed, HO scale so re-scale to 110
percent for use with Airfix figures.

http://www.dp9.com/Funhouse/GK_Buildings.htm - A collection of PDFs of 15mm
scale french style buildings intended for wargaming, can be used as is
re-scaled to about 120 percent for Airfix figures but are shallow from front
to back so internal detailing is problematic. However the pictures can also
provide some useful textures and elements for re-combining on your own
design of building.

Some examples can be seen at -
http://www.igg.org.uk/gansg/00-wargame/build.htm

Regards

Mike
Brian Smith
2009-08-15 22:56:27 UTC
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Post by serveyerself
Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for my
layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and alike. Can
anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites for this type
of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
You might find this company's products of interest. I have seen the
finished product on some club's layouts and at train shows. Pretty nice
considering they are made of card stock and mat board.

Their URL is http://www.modelingmadeeasy.com

I hope this helps.
David Nebenzahl
2009-08-15 23:24:58 UTC
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Post by Brian Smith
Post by serveyerself
Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for my
layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and alike. Can
anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites for this type
of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
You might find this company's products of interest. I have seen the
finished product on some club's layouts and at train shows. Pretty nice
considering they are made of card stock and mat board.
Their URL is http://www.modelingmadeeasy.com
Hmm. Not bad.

Usually I'm pretty leery of those "printed" paper models, but these
actually look pretty good.

If I built them I think I'd go to the trouble of making the windows more
realistic. For example, the service station model
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a lot more realistic with just a little careful knife work cutting out
the windows and backing them w/clear plastic.

And of course the paint job makes all the difference here.
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Brian Smith
2009-08-15 23:35:01 UTC
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Post by David Nebenzahl
Hmm. Not bad.
Usually I'm pretty leery of those "printed" paper models, but these
actually look pretty good.
If I built them I think I'd go to the trouble of making the windows more
realistic. For example, the service station model
(http://www.modelingmadeeasy.com/images/Service_station2.jpg) would look
a lot more realistic with just a little careful knife work cutting out
the windows and backing them w/clear plastic.
And of course the paint job makes all the difference here.
The paint job always makes the difference. :^)
LD
2009-08-16 04:56:38 UTC
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Post by serveyerself
Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for
my layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and
alike. Can anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites
for this type of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
Ran across this today while looking for other stuff:

http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/model-builder.html
Chris
2009-08-16 19:52:04 UTC
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Post by serveyerself
Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for
my layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and
alike. Can anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites
for this type of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
<Gentle Koff>
Have a look at
http://tokyobling.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/a-paper-craft-castle-on-the-ocean/

Chris
David Nebenzahl
2009-08-16 20:56:23 UTC
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Post by serveyerself
Please pardon the cross post but I have been searching for some unique
structures to place on my HO layout. I am thinking about paper models for
my layout, specifically that of city structures like skyscrapers and
alike. Can anyone give me their input on specific programs or web sites
for this type of venture. Any input is very much appreciated.
<Gentle Koff>
Have a look at
http://tokyobling.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/a-paper-craft-castle-on-the-ocean/
Man, that page took forever to load! (Dialup here.)

But dayum, it was worth it. Puts those other crude paper models to
shame, that's for sure.

Paper rules. It's my favorite modeling material these days. I'm not even
close to this master model maker in skill, but there's so much you can
do with the humblest of raw materials.
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David Nebenzahl
2009-08-16 23:26:57 UTC
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Post by Chris
<Gentle Koff>
Have a look at
http://tokyobling.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/a-paper-craft-castle-on-the-ocean/
Truly amazing.

Have you seen this yourself? Can you describe it for us?
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Chris
2009-08-17 07:12:32 UTC
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Post by David Nebenzahl
Post by Chris
<Gentle Koff>
Have a look at
http://tokyobling.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/a-paper-craft-castle-on-the-ocean/
Truly amazing.
Have you seen this yourself? Can you describe it for us?
I wish. No I haven't been there. It benefits from some very clever lighting,
but the train does work (just to keep on topic).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Bay_Aqua-Line

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