Great photos everyone. How thick of styrene do use for floors and walls? I am thinking about using .050 styrene sheets for the walls. I will find a way to brace the floors. I am going to search Google for images. I have photo paper so I will print images on them.
Will
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There are several interior detail kits available through your LHS or Walther's. I used parts of a Model Power Interior and Lighting Kit when I built my display windows for a furniture store. I have purchased additional figures from Woodland Scenics, Preiser, and several other suppliers. Some fixtures, like tables and chairs are hard to find. At least for me.
Here's a photo from my website of one of my window displays. Sorry for the poor quality.
Most of my interior detailing is based upon what can be seen from normal viewing positions around the layout.
Lighting is a very important part of 'detailing' IMHO. All of my display windows have custom built multiple bulb 'chandeliers' for lighting. Give some thought on how you are going to light your structures during assembly. It is much easier to route wiring during construction than after the fact. Don't ask me how I know this.
Good luck with your project(s).
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Dollhouses? How about paper dolls?
I use Google Images to find floors and wall textures, download the images and print them on my computer. Here's a wood plank floor and some grocery shelves downloaded from the Web and printed on cardstock:
From outside the building, this is a very effective interior:
This is a checkerboard tile floor, with some shelves strategically placed to block the direct light of the interior bulb:
These guys have the full catalog of Scale Structures parts:
http://www.jaksind.com/
They have a lot of furniture and other detail items. Walthers carries much of the same line, but I think it's easier to find items at the JAKS site.
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lvanhen 1" = 87" or 7'3" in HO scale - that's a bit large for floor tile!! 1/4" squares will scale at just under 22" - large but not too bad. I'm sure you can find some 1/4" stuff. If not, scan, reduce, and repring in whatever size you want. My
1" = 87" or 7'3" in HO scale - that's a bit large for floor tile!! 1/4" squares will scale at just under 22" - large but not too bad. I'm sure you can find some 1/4" stuff. If not, scan, reduce, and repring in whatever size you want. My
The "tile" floor pieces come in 1" square sections. They aren't 1" all black or all white tiles, they have a checkerboard pattern on them that you can fit together to cover a large area. If you're careful I'd assume the joint lines aren't going to be easily seen.
As far as doing floors and interiors, it depends on a couple of factors. Are you going to make it a "contest quality" model, where the roof is removeable or the building can be removed to show a super-detailed interior, or do you just want the appearance of a full interior when looking thru the windows of the building when it's on the layout?? I find I do interiors for most all of my buildings, but generally only based on what you can see thru the windows, so the interior isn't super-detailed but is enough that it looks good on the layout.
Dollhouse suppliers. The 1" square tile sheets often come in a variety of colors, including the classic black/white "chessboard" and modern stone granite patterns. Click on this link:
http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/index.php/dollhouse-supplies-dollhouses-assembled-dollhouses-dollhouse-miniatures-dollhouse-kits-dollhouse-furniture-children-s-dollhouses-play-dollhouses-dollhouse-lighting/1-inch-dollhouse-supplies-dollhouses-assembled-dollhouses-dollhouse-miniatur-3?p=4
There's probably a hobbyshop or Dollhouse vendor near you.
The floor of the HO commuter train station on the Suncoast Model Railroader's Club has the classic chessboard pattern. Looks incredibly realistic.
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I have a few questions regarding this subject. First, I will tell you what I have in mind. I am going to assemble a Walthers City Station. The kit is already purchased. I plan on adding an interior to it. I am going to order some scale benches and other items like figures. This will be a modern era station. The only question is how do I go about adding things like floors and walls? I plan on using styrene for the entire project. Any photos would be appreciated.
Thanks