Making Buildings & Signals

An example of laser cutting from a real prototype. Paul's slideshow takes us through the steps of scratchbuilding this a small Dutch footbridge, including the use of custom decals (transfers) and ending with a model, a close replica of the original, in N Scale complete with working hinges.

Making a Prototypical Signal for Aylesbury. Roy shows us how he built a replica of a three arm shunt signal from the South end of Aylesbury station for the club's P4 layout.

Painting the mortar. Paul looks at techniques to produce effect mortar courses in brick walls.

Oakhampton Cattle Dock. Roy assembles Okehampton Cattle Dock using parts made by James on the laser cutter.

Adding details from Severn Models. James builds the carpentry tools kit from Severn Models to add detail to his layout.