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Building Design For Model Railroad Hobbyists

By: Bill Murphy..

Most of us have no desire to become an architect, but most model railroaders wind up getting into the act at one point or another. It's sometimes impossible to find exactly the building you need to complete your layout, leaving you to come up with something of your own.

So what does it take to make your own buildings? And do you need to have some serious carpentry skills or can the average hobbyist manage?

The fact is, building a quality replica can take some intricate miter cuts and may require some advanced woodworking skills (and tools). But an alternative is the "kitbashing" method, where you take an existing model and use them as the foundation for your building, modifying them to suit your needs.

In many cases doing this will allow an enthusiast to utilize simple tools such as X-acto knives and scissors along with a little imagination to achieve spectacular results.

There are a number of materials that can be helpful when making your buildings. Balsa wood, mat board, cardboard, foam and lightweight plastics are all good choices.

Plaster and corkboard, spray adhesives, gold or silver foil and glitter can also come in handy. You can find most of these materials at your local hobby shop, and they are not particularly expensive.

Where To Find More Ideas

Articles about working with these various materials have been printed in numerous magazines over the years. Your local library or second-hand bookstore can be invaluable for finding these things. And don't limit yourself to model railroading magazines - lots of other hobbies have helpful information about working with these materials that you can apply to your train layout.

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