Module Help

[Anonymous]

I'm planning on building a 2x3 ft module, but im on a limited buget.
So what would be a good,cheap kit for me to use on this module.
Something in the diesel era

DRew

[Anonymous]

Perhaps you could explain a bit more what you want. It is generally accepted that a "module" is a part of a modular model railroad layout. Many pieces that fit together with others to make an operational layout. Many clubs, like the one I belong to do our model railroading like this.

As far as I know there is at least one firm that offers module "kits" - the wood is already precut to be assembled at home. They advertise in MR at times I think.

A 'diesel era" module? This is something that you would determine yourself when laying track and adding structures.

Perhaps your idea of a module is something different? Seems so to me.

So let us help you by explaining your interests and idea more.

Bob Boudreau

[Anonymous]

I am building a small layout with modular sections.
I am looking for some kits to build and put on the module, but they need to be cheap
When i said "diesel era" i just ment a structure for the late 80's

DRew

[UPJohn]

I think pikestuff has some cheap diesel era kits. They look like modern corrugated metal buildings and there are some at my LHS for $10. Walthers makes some modern kits but they can be more expensive not to mention bigger. Some examples are the peterson tool specialties and walton and sons lumber & supply. Then there is also the modern stamping plant and tire making plant. Im not sure what the item numbers are but check their website www.walthers.com. Just expect to pay between $20 and $60 for the walthers kits.

[Jetrock]

Okay, you want building kits (as opposed to a kit intended to build a module, or a kit intended to build an engine or railroad car, etcetera.) What sort of buildings do you want? Industries, trackside structures, private homes,

A structure for the late 80's could mean anything built in that time or before. Atlas still sells their classic line of trackside structures, but a Design Preservation Miniatures kit would be fine for such a building (you still see lots of old brick near the railroad tracks) and cost about $10-15, and Pikestuff has more modern corrugated-metal buildings for relatively cheap.

[Bikerdad]

I'd suggest you go over to www.the-gauge.com, check out the Scratchbuilding forum over there. If a cereal box, some white glue, and some paint is cheap enough for ya, you'll be AMAZED at the results that are possible. Given that modern light industrial buildings tend to be very simple, functional structures, they should be pretty easy to scratchbuild using cardstock. I know they're easy to scratchbuild using sheet styrene.

[dave9999]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bikerdad

I'd suggest you go over to www.the-gauge.com, check out the Scratchbuilding forum over there. If a cereal box, some white glue, and some paint is cheap enough for ya, you'll be AMAZED at the results that are possible. Given that modern light industrial buildings tend to be very simple, functional structures, they should be pretty easy to scratchbuild using cardstock. I know they're easy to scratchbuild using sheet styrene.

I don't have any links handy, but one night while surfing around, I found some
very nice photos of structures built almost entirely of "around the house" materials.
I was very impressed with creativity that this person displayed. I wish I had bookmarked it now. Good luck, Dave