Paper and Card Structures

Hi Jeff, thanks for taking an interest! I searched for paper card models and for 18 or 19 pages of posts, most have the image of a cool looking model, like walls, roofs, etc. but superimposed on those images is "Photobucket". I would love to print some of the buildings and try to build some, but I can't. Images with photobucket on them are no good, and when I click on the "good" images, it leads to "file not found". I'm using a Mac pro.

 

Thanks! I guess I looked at these card models too late, and didn't get a chance to download them. Oh well, I will press on!

 

I made this background in 3 layers using Tomkat's files.
Will make some more

 

This looks absolutely like what I would like to do. I love the layers for the illusion of depth. Where can I get these files? Thanks for the post!

 

Go back to the first page of this thread and look though it. There are a huge number of flats posted. Just copy and save as a jpeg. It does, however look like photobucket has messed up a number of them. You might obtain some of them by taking screen shots.

 

Thanks, I have started building some of the models from Scalescenes and they are wonderful! I'll try to post photos when I finish them. It is too bad that most of the pages are either Photobucket, or file not found. Oh well, time to move on...

 

Hi, thanks for the comments.
The files were downloaded by opening them, then right-click and save as...
This way you miss the Photobucket logo. When you open the picture in a programme liko Paint, you can resize it for your scale.
I use H0 so a door should be 6'8". In H0 that should be about 23 mm or slightly less than 1". All that is left is printing and cutting the picture.
Layers are 8 mm or 3/8" apart.
For some buildings I removed some windows and made a box behind with light and a figure. Since I need about 25'of background, that is to much work for every building.
These layers were all in the same scale, by making them smaller, you can force the perspective. I made some test prints but am not yet satisfied.

 

Ah! Thank you so much!! I have to open the pictures in a new window, which gets rid of photobucket, then "save file as"... Works!! Now I'll be busy for the rest of time. There are some nice free downloads at Scalescenes and modeltrainsoftware.com, and others. But the scalescenes build well, very realistic! Thanks again for your help!

 

Here are some more pictures, including the background with the windows cut out.

 

those are very cool looking, perfect for shelf layouts! Thanks for the post dutchrail!

 

Just seeing this after 4 years.
Thank you for the information.

I'm working on skyscrapers, container homes and storage tanks.

 

A few 'tin can and paper' 'Round Homes'. Next up will be 'Tin Can and Paper' 'Storage Tanks'


Shows progression of development from right to left. Note the door on the tall one and the fence on the left.


I have been working on 'Container Size' homes. I describe it that way because while they are the size / shape of a 40' container they don't have the 'texture' of the container.

 

In some scale they might make good petroleum storage tanks, or a water tower.

Scott

 

@CNE1899 Those are 'mini' tuna cans. The step-daughter will be eating a few more of them.
There are About:
Height: 1.25" - 20' N-scale
Circumference: 8.25"
I've attached the file with the 'scale', (2' increments), and a 'stone wall that could be used to hide the base.

I could probably print these in color to plain paper and mail them to folks for free. If you know 'MS Paint' I might be able to customize colors.

 

A couple more color options and the 'roofs:

 

'How I Did It' and What I Learned in the Process:
This will be a series of cardstock structures I designed in MS Paint that comes with Windows.
I cal it 'How I Did It' because I have only done 2 as of this day and know there is plenty to learn. When possible I'll include both photos and vedeos of the work.
Bungalow(ish) house with flat roof, flag stone patio, stone wall, green area and a scale:


The 'How I Did It' video:


My next projects are
Clean up my 4 story square apt building
Clean up my
'Sto rage Warehouse
F ire proof'
or
'rage
warehouse
ire
proof'
Based on an actual warehouse in Cambridge, MA which from just the right angle and under just certain circumstances that *is* how it reads.

The N-Scale files are available for free via email.
I am willing to laser print to cardstock and mail them for the cost of the envelope / postage + whatever else you choose to include, (including nothing).
These are not professional grade.
I make no promises on how they will survive the US mail.

 

These images are great! Thank you!

 

Are these available without the watermark? Thanks, Jon

 

Yes, see my entry from Oct 24, 202.