Who sells or makes card stock building fronts?

www.clevermodels.com

Go here...these are free...just download and print...

http://www.bigindoortrains.com..._building_fronts.htm

Howard...

Evans Designs:

http://www.modeltrainsoftware....deling-software.html

Malcolm, when I click on that link it went to a Dish TV ad

This link didn't post in my previous message...

http://www.bigindoortrains.com...nts/store_fronts.htm

Howard...

I should be www.clevermodels.net 

These are very nice buildings with attention to detail.

Charlie

I have used these and they work great. Just cut them out and paste them to cardboard and/or any backing of your choice.

Clever Models.....the good thing is you can build them as you like. Nice stuff....

Easy to make these just fronts.  You can adjust the depth you need.

Dave and John,

Those buildings look really good. I am going to order one and try it. Any tips you recommend?

Bob

I picked up some from a vendor on Ebay called 3 (or three) DK.  A simple search will get this to turn up.  He sends you a password protected PDF with detailed instructions.  If I remember each was under $10.

Thanks John.  I have most of the tools except a burling tool. Could you explain what that is?

Thanks,

Bob

Nice builds. Did you print these on card stock? What are the walls backed with?

Thanks!

I print mine on a laser printer on good regular bond paper. (good grade copy paper)

I then use 3M spray glue on the paper and apply the bond paper to poster board.....the regilar poster stuff....I get a pack of 12x17 pre-cut that work perfect for these.

I use a rubber roller to bind the paper to the poster board. Many folks will tell you 3M will dry out and come apart....but I have never had an issue WHEN I USE THE RUBBER ROLLER TO BIND THE TWO.

I then just use a new X-Acto blade and cut out all the parts.....Sharpies to color edges that may show.

On the fold lines I use a blunt large sewing needle (ask the wife/girlfriend) and a metal ruler to scribe a fold line.....using the metal ruler as a folding brake.

I use regular white glue to assemble the kit. As I go I add wood inside to stiffen and brace. I bought a bag of balsa 'sticks' for a few dollars.

Thanks. They look great.

Thanks John,

Bob

Scale Model Plans has software for printing a variety of card stock buildings in multiple scales. Also, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has card stock versions of historic Illinoise available for free download. They are HO scale, but are relatively easy to rescale up or down.

After they are printed they should be sprayed with 3M dullcote artspray to make the surface water-resistant.

Hello Swafford

      There is a model train club in my neck of the woods, that makes their own buildings from photo quality paper glued to foam board. (Matt Finish) They take digital photos of famous local structures and produce these local buildings.

      This is going to be one of my projects for the up coming Model Train Season.

Hope this helps.