My first scratch building project

[alexweiihman]

Well today I finished my first Scratchbuilt stucture.  The shed walls were first mad of cardboard then wooden planks were added.  I then placed windows and doors.  Finlly I added the roof by cutting paper in strips to give it a shingle effect. Some light weathering chalk made it look like it had seen it's better days. Enjoy the pics.

Alex

the pictures were taken on the unfinised layout section

[marxalot]

Hey, very nice. I have a similar looking structure but paid $$ for a kit. Yours looks as good if not better, especially the roof. Nice work.

 

 

[kpolak]

Looks good Alex!

Kurt

[mickey4479]

Good job.  Say where did you score those windows, please?

[Big Walnut Railroader]

Excelent job!

[csxt30]

You did a nice job on that Alex !!    Awaiting to hear where you got the window !!

Thanks, John

[fifedog]

So, when does the conductor w/lantern come flying out the door?

Nice job.

[J. Daddy]

Looks great, are you going to give her a foundation? I use 1/2 in foam and cut some brick or cut stone patterns on the outside, paint them a concrete color and your set... oh and don't forget the floor!

[wrmcclellan]

Nice work Alex!

[alexweiihman]

Hey Guys, Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'll add a foundation to it!  About the windows I had picked them up at Just trains they are Korber double hung windows which I painted Southern RR green. for the glass I got the plastic printer paper and sprayed it with Dull Coat, which gives it a frosted glass look.  I just made an outhouse last night, but I need to add some trim.

   Alex

 

 

[tmcc man]

Very nice job Alex,

I think you should give that outhouse to the Chief, as his office is one of those

[alexweiihman]

Very nice job Alex,

I think you should give that outhouse to the Chief, as his office is one of those

Not a bad idea

[DennisB-1]

 Very nice, Alex. And I'll bet you didn't find it all that difficult. I'll look forward to seeing more of your handiwork.

[alexweiihman]

I am ging to build a Henhouse next I think, so when thats done I will post it.

[darianj]

Very nice! Who needs a kit when you can get results like that!

[alexweiihman]

Very nice! Who needs a kit when you can get results like that!

 

I had thought about getting a kit, but some of them are pretty expensives, so I thought I'd give scratchbuilding a try, and hey it came out pretty nicely!

 

Alex

[Brutus]

Very cool!

[alexweiihman]

Very cool!

 

Thank You!