Hello David, Your scratch made buildings are superb! From the still shot for this video, I thought it was a real building! Thanks for sharing with us your intricate and skilled techniques, the results are quite remarkable. I've always had an interest to try to create realistic miniatures, and now your tutorials have given me the inspiration to give it a go! Thank you David.
Many thanks. Have a go. Making card models has a long history and it is inexpensive and requires the minimum amount of tools. Very best of luck ... David
Brilliant! Quite lovely, encouraged me to have a go myself. Sadly, in the USA we have the nasty habit of destroying all our beautiful architecture so I decided to use English houses, such as these shoppes, as models in my own efforts. Thanks so much for your videos! Cheers from the US!
Many thanks David, so glad you enjoyed the video. Shame about your buildings, I guess we are lucky to have so many old, interesting examples remaining - mind you the developers would have them all replaced given half a chance. Good luck with your buildings ... David
hi everyone ,if anyone else is searching for lionel train layouts try Corbandy HO Scale Crusher ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my partner got excellent results with it.
An excellent video, David, logical, easy to follow and a first-class model ! I've never been a fan of card-kits, but your technique of combining card and plastikard is a great idea. Can't wait for your next video ! You've inspired me to try-out this technique.
Thanks for your kind comments. This is my first building scratch build and the first time using card and plastic combined. I felt the plastic allowed some finer detailing and would be easier to paint and weather. Your comment in very encouraging. - David
Brilliant work David, The sash windows look spot on and the craftsmanship that went into the shop fronts is amazing and a perfect fit too! Cheers, Michael
Thank you David for another great video and the wonderful scratch building. I did build some scalescenes kits allready, but like the combination you do with the card and the plastic combined. Looking forward to part 2.
Done a couple of metcalfe kits and after seeing this i feel like a challenge and having a go at scratch building. Brilliant looking model David and really looking forward to seeing the finished article.
Thanks Paul. I have Metcalfe kits on my layout and they are very good. I have used their construction methods in my build. Hope you find a building to 'inspire' you. I will crack on with Part 2. as soon as possible, and include an update in my June Update video. - David
Deresley is moving on apace since the trackwork was completed. I'm really enjoying watching it come together, your delivery and excellent editing make for a very professional production in my opinion. Thank you for taking the time to share your work. Cheers!
A great video David with lovely explanation of how you constructed the scratch built shops. Hoping to use some of your tips and techniques as soon as I complete the track laying and wiring phase of my layout.
Just wonderful! The windows are cleverly made and look great. I'm inspired to give scratch-building a try. I hope mine turns out half as well as yours!
I liked Your video. Thanks fr information!! A product I also found helpfull for buildings kits was Elumpa Railroad Buildings Alchemist - it will be on google if you need it
Nice one David good video. I don't do much scratch building but bash metcalfe kits using scalescenes builders yard prints. Can't wait for part two 😃 Cheers Stevie
Hi Stevie, thanks again for your comments. Scalescenes is very handy for 'us builders and bashers. My platforms and goods shed were also scratch built but this is the most complicated build I have attempted at Deresley. I will crack on with Part 2. as soon as possible, and include an update in my June Update video. - David
Hi David, Great stuff! I really like your modular shop fronts, a very good idea. I have seen that building 'in the flesh' on several occasions but never gave it a second glance. I must be more observant!...John
Hi John, Thanks for your comments. Yes, had a bit of a brainwave with the shop fronts, they came our far better than I expected. The actual buildings have real character. - David
A very nice and realistic model. I recently completed a scratch built model of my mother in laws house for my brother in laws layout, but entirely in plasticard as temperature differences in the loft make cardboard warp over time. However, I gave up on the windows and used proprietry ones, so I will try your method next time.
Thanks Dave, nice idea to model a family building, lovely personal touch. Glad you like my windows idea, I will refine this with future buildings but I am pleased with the look on this model. - David
What a superb instructional video. I particularly liked the way in which you made several windows all at once. I will try to use that method in my current model building. Being relatively new to miniature building processes and having only ever used various woods to date, would you say that plasticard is easier to work with and paint when making doors and windows?
Hi David. Thanks for the comments, glad you liked the video. I would say plasticard is easier to work with. It is available in a greater variety of small thicknesses - this makes it easier to work than wood and it is sturdier to work with than card (for finer parts). It is also smooth and takes paint really well. The thicker cardboard is less expensive and fine for main structure. Details (window frames, doors, drainpipes, chimney pots, shop fronts, etc) suit plasitcard well. 👍👍👍
nice David windows were always my problem i like your solution , i had been toying with printing on photo paper but i think i will try your method if that is ok
hi everyone ,if anyone else is searching for lionel train layouts try Corbandy HO Scale Crusher ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my partner got excellent results with it.
Hi David. I have no room for a proper rail=layout, so I am making 'dioramas' with static model; mostly under 'glass' cases made from acrylic panels. I need something to represent the permanent way under the lengths of rail which support my locos. Have you any ideas what I could use to represent the permanent way? Some kind of abrasive paper springs to mind. What do you think? Thanks for your videos on scratch-building! John in Brum.
Hi, apologies for the very late reply. I am thinking you are referring to the under-track ballast. My layout is set in the 1960s - just check it out if you are modelling a more modern era. Either way this material can be purchased readily in various colours and grades. Check out the many videos that will deal with this. You can buy ready shaped cork underlay strips but this won't look so convincing. My bet would be to use just the ballast. For roadways I would use an emery paper as it is basically a road colour (but it would need weathering etc). Choose a fine grade, in OO guage there hould be hardly any noticeable texture - you could simply paint the surface of your base. Hope this helps ... David
Hi Scott, thanks for your kind comments. The brick papers for this are available as a download from Scalescenes here is the link to their 'scratch-builders' yard. scalescenes.com/scratchbuilders-yard/ You need to follow the instructions because there is a good chance that the prints will change colour. Buy quality inks for your printer to give you the best chance. A safer way is to buy ready printed papers from your local model shop (if you are lucky enough to have one) - failing that, google 'OO brick papers' online. The advantage of the download is that, once you have made your purchase, you can print it out as many times as you wish ... David
what I don't understand is why modelers make the printed window details directly up against the window and not inward a little bit to give it just a bit of depth
Looks like a nice job. Are you sure your scale is correct? Only the shot with the cars they look a bit small in comparison. It maybe the cars scale is a bit suspect! But great job anyway.
Thanks for your interest Andrew. You may be right as I did not actually measure the building in the first place but scaled up a photograph as explained. It might be a tad out but I judged it against some OO figures, having said that there is a big variance in the correctness of figures. I also used doors from a Metcalfe kit to get my doors 'correct' for size. On balance I figure you may well be right but, in all honesty, they don't strike me as being far adrift. I am (slowly) in the process of making another shop - I will take another look at it. The vehicles are from Oxford Diecasts, I have not heard that they have scale issues. Thanks for your comments, appreciate your feedback - David
First, search google earth in google and click the download option under the first result. Then click the agree and download button on the next page. Next, install the set up that you downloaded for the desktop version of google earth. Then, zoom in or search in the upper left search box to where you want to go and click the ruler icon at the top. A window should pop up where you can select a unit of length, such as feet, miles, etc. Finally pick two points you want to measure and you should get a result in that window that poped up.
Not only is this scale accurate, it’s era accurate as well! What attention to detail! Superb!
Thank you!
How can anyone dislike this video, lovely work from start to finish.
Thanks Gary, thankfully plenty do like my videos 👍👍👍
Hello David, Your scratch made buildings are superb! From the still shot for this video, I thought it was a real building! Thanks for sharing with us your intricate and skilled techniques, the results are quite remarkable. I've always had an interest to try to create realistic miniatures, and now your tutorials have given me the inspiration to give it a go! Thank you David.
Many thanks. Have a go. Making card models has a long history and it is inexpensive and requires the minimum amount of tools. Very best of luck ... David
Brilliant! Quite lovely, encouraged me to have a go myself. Sadly, in the USA we have the nasty habit of destroying all our beautiful architecture so I decided to use English houses, such as these shoppes, as models in my own efforts. Thanks so much for your videos! Cheers from the US!
Many thanks David, so glad you enjoyed the video. Shame about your buildings, I guess we are lucky to have so many old, interesting examples remaining - mind you the developers would have them all replaced given half a chance. Good luck with your buildings ... David
hi everyone ,if anyone else is searching for lionel train layouts try Corbandy HO Scale Crusher ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my partner got excellent results with it.
An excellent video, David, logical, easy to follow and a first-class model ! I've never been a fan of card-kits, but your technique of combining card and plastikard is a great idea. Can't wait for your next video ! You've inspired me to try-out this technique.
Thanks for your kind comments. This is my first building scratch build and the first time using card and plastic combined. I felt the plastic allowed some finer detailing and would be easier to paint and weather. Your comment in very encouraging. - David
Brilliant work David, The sash windows look spot on and the craftsmanship that went into the shop fronts is amazing and a perfect fit too!
Cheers, Michael
Thanks Michael, appreciate your comments on the sash windows and the shop fronts. Really pleased with the card/plastic mix in this build. - David
Great site, something I have been looking for easy to follow for an old novice. Thank you.
Many thanks Tom, glad you like the site, hope it continues to help. Regards ... David
Thank you David for another great video and the wonderful scratch building. I did build some scalescenes kits allready, but like the combination you do with the card and the plastic combined. Looking forward to part 2.
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated. I do like the scalescenes stuff. Have been working on part 2 all day, I will get it out asap - David
Many thanks David.I will bear this in mind. It will certainly look much better than abrasive paper. Thanks again. John
Excellent. What an ingenious yet straightforward technique. And communicated just right. Very useful, thanks very much.
Many thanks, appreciate your comments. - David
Thank you for this, very informative, and somewhat original in your techniques, now over to your part 2!
Done a couple of metcalfe kits and after seeing this i feel like a challenge and having a go at scratch building. Brilliant looking model David and really looking forward to seeing the finished article.
Thanks Paul. I have Metcalfe kits on my layout and they are very good. I have used their construction methods in my build. Hope you find a building to 'inspire' you. I will crack on with Part 2. as soon as possible, and include an update in my June Update video. - David
Deresley is moving on apace since the trackwork was completed.
I'm really enjoying watching it come together, your delivery and excellent editing make for a very professional production in my opinion.
Thank you for taking the time to share your work.
Cheers!
Thanks Ed, glad your are enjoying my videos, very encouraging for me. - David.
Excellent, thank you for sharing, I’m looking forward to creating my own Buildings for my 0 Gauge Railway.
Sounds fantastic, love O gauge - just need more room 😊😊
superb workmanship it looks great david, looking forward to part 2
Hi Steve, Many thanks again for your encouraging words. - David
A great video David with lovely explanation of how you constructed the scratch built shops. Hoping to use some of your tips and techniques as soon as I complete the track laying and wiring phase of my layout.
Many thanks Arn, appreciate your kind comments. Glad to have offered some help with your layout, good luck with the rest of your build ... David
That's a really excellent building and video. Thanks for sharing
Really appreciate your comment, many thanks. - David
Just wonderful! The windows are cleverly made and look great. I'm inspired to give scratch-building a try. I hope mine turns out half as well as yours!
Hi Ian, thanks for your kind comments. Very good luck with your scratch-build .. David
fantastic job David..well impressed.. your modelling skills speak for themselves cheers dave
Thanks Dave, just putting the finishing details to Part 2 - hope you like it.
I liked Your video. Thanks fr information!!
A product I also found helpfull for buildings kits
was Elumpa Railroad Buildings Alchemist - it will be on google if you need it
Looking forward to the next installment. Brilliant job so far.
Thanks Scott,appreciate your comment. - David
Nice one David good video.
I don't do much scratch building but bash metcalfe kits using scalescenes builders yard prints.
Can't wait for part two 😃
Cheers Stevie
Hi Stevie, thanks again for your comments. Scalescenes is very handy for 'us builders and bashers. My platforms and goods shed were also scratch built but this is the most complicated build I have attempted at Deresley. I will crack on with Part 2. as soon as possible, and include an update in my June Update video. - David
Beautiful job. Your careful planning really shows.
Quality model work sir. I'll be watching for more from you.
Many thanks, appreciate the comment ... David
Smashing good work! Your modeling skills are admirable.
Many thanks, much appreciated.
Brilliant tutorial. Picked up a couple tips from this.
Very nice. I've had pleasing results, making curtains/nets with tissue paper, folded to emulate the folds of real curtains😊
Hi Simon thanks for your comment, I will try the tissue paper tip. ... David
I love you work and enjoyed your tutorial.
Many thanks, appreciate the comment ... David
a great bit of Modelling David, and looks so good.
Thank you John, much appreciated comment. - David
Great work David, hope fully this video will help me improve my scratch buildings. Steve
Hi Steve, appreciate comment. Been working on part 2 all day today. - David
Looks really good, excellent job!
Thanks Greg, appreciate your comment. - David
Hi David, Great stuff! I really like your modular shop fronts, a very good idea. I have seen that building 'in the flesh' on several occasions but never gave it a second glance. I must be more observant!...John
Hi John, Thanks for your comments. Yes, had a bit of a brainwave with the shop fronts, they came our far better than I expected. The actual buildings have real character. - David
Thank you David great and very helpful video
Thanks Tim, comment much appreciated - David
Great video gives me the confidence to try it for myself!
Thanks Daniel - go for it, and very good luck ... David
This is a great vid, thank you so much for all the useful information and techniques. You deserve a lot more views and subscribers.
Fabulous work!
Thanks Donna - much appreciated ... David
Looks really neat David.
Thanks Ted, build very nearly finished. appreciate the comment. - David
A very nice and realistic model. I recently completed a scratch built model of my mother in laws house for my brother in laws layout, but entirely in plasticard as temperature differences in the loft make cardboard warp over time. However, I gave up on the windows and used proprietry ones, so I will try your method next time.
Thanks Dave, nice idea to model a family building, lovely personal touch. Glad you like my windows idea, I will refine this with future buildings but I am pleased with the look on this model. - David
WOW .... Brilliant sir. Love from INDIA
Thanks Mrs Gupta, really like your comment ... Love from UK
Very very nice job!
watching in hope it will help me build an architectural model , to eventually make real life building
What a superb instructional video. I particularly liked the way in which you made several windows all at once. I will try to use that method in my current model building. Being relatively new to miniature building processes and having only ever used various woods to date, would you say that plasticard is easier to work with and paint when making doors and windows?
Hi David. Thanks for the comments, glad you liked the video. I would say plasticard is easier to work with. It is available in a greater variety of small thicknesses - this makes it easier to work than wood and it is sturdier to work with than card (for finer parts). It is also smooth and takes paint really well. The thicker cardboard is less expensive and fine for main structure. Details (window frames, doors, drainpipes, chimney pots, shop fronts, etc) suit plasitcard well. 👍👍👍
Well done David, so impressed I had to subscribe 😊😊
Hi Mark thanks for the sub. I am about to upload a new running video - the most ambitions yet. I hope you like it ... David
Looking forward to seeing your next video thanks David 😀
Well crafted...David whatvwas the overall length ..planning on an HO copy cat here in Toronto thx so much
nice David windows were always my problem i like your solution , i had been toying with printing on photo paper but i think i will try your method if that is ok
Thanks Robin, really appreciate your comment. Please feel free to try my method. Only too pleased to help ... David
hi everyone ,if anyone else is searching for lionel train layouts try Corbandy HO Scale Crusher ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my partner got excellent results with it.
Hi David. I have no room for a proper rail=layout, so I am making 'dioramas' with static model; mostly under 'glass' cases made from acrylic panels. I need something to represent the permanent way under the lengths of rail which support my locos. Have you any ideas what I could use to represent the permanent way? Some kind of abrasive paper springs to mind. What do you think? Thanks for your videos on scratch-building! John in Brum.
Hi, apologies for the very late reply. I am thinking you are referring to the under-track ballast. My layout is set in the 1960s - just check it out if you are modelling a more modern era. Either way this material can be purchased readily in various colours and grades. Check out the many videos that will deal with this. You can buy ready shaped cork underlay strips but this won't look so convincing. My bet would be to use just the ballast.
For roadways I would use an emery paper as it is basically a road colour (but it would need weathering etc). Choose a fine grade, in OO guage there hould be hardly any noticeable texture - you could simply paint the surface of your base.
Hope this helps ... David
Hi David, your craftsmanship is exceptional. Just wondering how do you make your curved headers in brick? Tom
Very kind of you to say. Many thanks 👍👍👍 - what are 'curved headers'??
Thanks for the excellent video David! Was the brick paper something you purchased at a hobby shop? If not, how did you come about it?
Hi Scott, thanks for your kind comments. The brick papers for this are available as a download from Scalescenes here is the link to their 'scratch-builders' yard.
scalescenes.com/scratchbuilders-yard/
You need to follow the instructions because there is a good chance that the prints will change colour. Buy quality inks for your printer to give you the best chance. A safer way is to buy ready printed papers from your local model shop (if you are lucky enough to have one) - failing that, google 'OO brick papers' online. The advantage of the download is that, once you have made your purchase, you can print it out as many times as you wish ... David
what I don't understand is why modelers make the printed window details directly up against the window and not inward a little bit to give it just a bit of depth
this is so nice!! ty!!
Many thanks Luis : David
Amazing!
Great job.To sad I cannot find a similar pic in nte net
Thanks Michael 👍👍
Looks like a nice job. Are you sure your scale is correct? Only the shot with the cars they look a bit small in comparison. It maybe the cars scale is a bit suspect! But great job anyway.
Thanks for your interest Andrew. You may be right as I did not actually measure the building in the first place but scaled up a photograph as explained. It might be a tad out but I judged it against some OO figures, having said that there is a big variance in the correctness of figures. I also used doors from a Metcalfe kit to get my doors 'correct' for size. On balance I figure you may well be right but, in all honesty, they don't strike me as being far adrift. I am (slowly) in the process of making another shop - I will take another look at it. The vehicles are from Oxford Diecasts, I have not heard that they have scale issues. Thanks for your comments, appreciate your feedback - David
Impressive
Many thanks Joseph, appreciate your comment .. David
👌👏😎
Brilliant
Thanks Minty, really appreciate that comment - David
Been a long time David since we heard from you, hope you are alright
To get measurements of the building, you can use Google Earth.
isaac harms how?
First, search google earth in google and click the download option under the first result. Then click the agree and download button on the next page. Next, install the set up that you downloaded for the desktop version of google earth. Then, zoom in or search in the upper left search box to where you want to go and click the ruler icon at the top. A window should pop up where you can select a unit of length, such as feet, miles, etc. Finally pick two points you want to measure and you should get a result in that window that poped up.