Weather Proof Buildings/Structures

[dukebasketballer`]

Hey,
Does anyone out ther know of a place wher I can get weather proof buildings at an affordable price? I'm suer those Pola and Piko buildings are nice, but when a 8" by 11" warehouse costs $110 at Trainworld and St Aubin, ouch!!!!! That hurts (especially on just a kid's allowence).
David
Let's Go Duke

[John Busby]

Hi dukebasketballer
What is the price of Aristocraft buildings like in your neck of the woods.
Failing that scratch build your own
regards john

[ttrigg]

dukebasketballer`

If you are interested in a little whimsy them have a look at Pams Place.

http://www.pamzpl.com/

Lots of very interesting birdhouses for not so much money. These birdhouses I've purchased should last at least 3-4 years. With an occasional application of exterior hose paint, should last a lot longer.

I got mine at the San Diego County Fair for $15 each, even though her web prices are more. If your county fair has not yet been, then plan on going, and walk the vendors areas.

To take a look at what I have just drop down a few topics to "D&RGW Begins Service to Rose Bud Falls"

[dukebasketballer`]

Hey John,
I checked out Aristo buildings and they are a few dollars cheaper, but building my own caught my interest. Do you have any suggestions for building materials that will be able to last in the strong Florida sun?
Thanks,
David

[John Busby]

Hi dukebasketballer
How about this one
http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20358
That should be a good first one the matierials should be easy to get.
Don't forget your glue needs to be water proof
and finish with two coats of exterior grade paint just like you would your house
Will go through my garden railways mags as there are a couple in there that would be usefull like a small passanger platform and a small trackside warehouse
regards John

[BudSteinhoff]

Hi,
I have scratch built most of my buildings from cedar or red wood, nail/glue with Titebond II,stain and seal them with wood preservative.
Some have been out for 7 years and are still in good shape.
With all the rain in Florida I plant the buildings on a gravel base for drainage.
I do re-seal them every couple of years.
Bud

[Kiwi Down Under]

All depends on what your trying to protect. Refer my web page www.gscalechuffchuff.com and you will see that I have used corrogated cardboard for roofing materials. In theory it should not have lasted but at the end of summer I use an can of clear finish enamel paint to protect it.
The corogated cardboard I used was real old stuff and it works fine, but brought some new stuff and these days with the PC correct environmental correct glues, it comes apart so wont use that again.
But the clear paint should protect your models from the rain.
Tony

[ghelman]

Nice site Tony. Your Pics a really nice.

[Anonymous]

I look everywhere for anything. Ck out thrift, second hand sotres, any retail or discount store, even junk shops. You'll probably find something cheap then fix to fit your needs.

[Anonymous]

Check out korbermodels.com They make some real nice buildings at a decent price. They're a small outfit with everything made right here in the USA!!

[Anonymous]

I bought a Jigstones kit and make all mine that i can out of concrete, but you still have to waterproof them.

My next task is to build a medieval castle that is why i am here in Europe studying castle design.

rgds Ian