Structure Plans???

[Anonymous]

One of the hardest things to find in G scale are kits for building structures.  So, what I have resorted to is visiting my local hobby shops and checking out HO structures.  At the Whistle Stop in Pasadena, for example, the owner gave me permission to photograph HO structures on their layout and custom made structures from a variety of angles.  Then, using one wall from a G Scale POLA structure as a guide, I set out to build whatever structure I need using the measurements of the wall and window and door openings.  The first building I put together was a mountain cabin.  Since then, I have built over 10 buildings and scenery effects (two stations, newsstand, fire house, City Park, two Victorians, theatre, pet store, waterfall, forest fire, campground, produce stand, tunnel and more.  Check out www.deloropacific.org for photos of my structures under the headings of "Main Street USA," "U.S. Forest Service," and "Stations."  If you want, I can send plans of getting started. 

[Neiler]

Tell me what you have in mind and I'll check through my books and magazines.  I saw a speeder shed, elevated shanty, engine house, and many different stations for starters.  You might want to start with a local warehouse or freight station as a start.  I've been meaning to draw an open air station similar to the ones that ran in my area.  I

  also just finished drawing a small hotel from some old photos but that may be something for you to think about later.  While it only measured 30' x 36' (less boardwalk) that is 18" x 20" (+/-).

 Have you thought about scale?  While my trains are not all the scale, I have been trying to focus on 1:20.3 but not strictly.  Buildings and people closer to the forground get more attention and better detail. 

[kyboy227]

Neiler:

Let's make that 1:24 scale.........seems that may be OK for use with G-Scale.

Thanks for your help!

[kyboy227]

I have wondered about the 1:24 scale....if it would be compatable with the G-Scale trains...

There seems to be lots of things available for dioramas in 1:24 scale.....not a whole lot of stuff available in G-Scale.

Thanks for the advice!  That sounds like a great plan to me.  I can actually do the scaling at 1/2"=1'....I can use an architects scale for that.  SUPER!!!

....and thanks for all the links.  Looks like I may have some work ahead of me....THANKS!

 

[altterrain]

First work of advice - go with 1:24 scale. It will make the math much easier (1/2" = 1") and the scale difference is negligible.

Plans -

http://spjrr.com/plansets.html 

http://web.mac.com/gardentexture/Site/Bldg._Dwg._$.html

http://prr.railfan.net/standards/standards.cgi?plan=&rr=&type=STRU

http://www.cwrr.com/Drawings/

 

How to's - 

http://users.stratuswave.net/~wd8jik/

http://www.appliedimaginationinc.com/precision_products/intro_plastic_veneer.html

 

Where to get plastic veneer sheets 

http://www.ridgeroadstation.com/istar.asp?a=3&dept=TRAINS&class=G&subclass=ACCES&manufacturer=258&sortby=&numperpage=999&pos=0

 

http://www.plastruct.com/Pages/OnlineCatalog.lasso 

Search   Product Group - Sheet  /  Scale - 1:24 

 

-Brian 

[kyboy227]

Neiler:

The scale I need is 1:22.5.

 

Thanks!

 

[kyboy227]

W O W....yes. That would be very nice of you, Neiler!

I would like to build a structure that is common....maybe a simple house/warehouse structure....something that I can use as a basis for the scaling of other structures.

I think I can print the pdf file at school...on my laser plotter.

I realized last night that I really need to get to work on a structure of some sorts.....my wife said she wanted to help build some structures.....I need THAT help.

I will look forward to the pdf file.......

Thanks!

[Neiler]

The Gazette has had plans for a number of buildings over the years. What do you want to build?  I can scale up images to 1:20.4 or 1:22.5 if you need.  These could be sent as pdf's to be printed at a Kinko's or Office Depot, OfficeMax etc.

 Let me know.

Neil Erickson

[kyboy227]

Hello!

Does anyone know of an online place where I can print plans for a g scale structure....any structure?  I think I can scratchbuild all my structures if I can get the first one built to scale.

The railroad I am beginning will be an outside one in Kentucky....all types of weather! 

I suppose my first project should be to get a shed (or engine house) for my engine and railroad construction equipment....then hopefully the town will evolve. 

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

Hank

(kyboy227)