Andrew's Resurrected 1/72 MiniArt Town House

[adt70hk]

That sort of thing, yes. That looks like heat rolled plastic card. The moulded ones (like these https://www.eileensemporium.com/mate...ts-and-fencing ) will have a bit more relief than plastic card if you think it worthwhile.

Thanks Tim. I'll go with what I've got to save on the pennies but will bear it in mind for the future.

[JR]

Morning Andrew.
Nice photos showing the corner detail. Considering they could have just done a 45 with out the lock and had all the resultant miss alignment as you attempted to put it together it's very neat .
Reminds me of some foam board corner locks that top end builders like David Neat would produce .

[Airborne01]

I have a sort of roller device that is used in card making that produces very convincing corrugated iron effects (sorry, not at home so can't post a picture). Very cheap and durable!
Steve

[adt70hk]

Morning Andrew.
Nice photos showing the corner detail. Considering they could have just done a 45 with out the lock and had all the resultant miss alignment as you attempted to put it together it's very neat .
Reminds me of some foam board corner locks that top end builders like David Neat would produce .

Thanks John.

It's definitely one of the better features of the kit. It's a bit of an enigma to be honest. In some cases it's pretty good, such as the brick details and the stone window surrounds and yet some pretty poor thing - the door frames are 'hinged' to open outwards (and they are on the right way....), the build means you get those horrible join lines and the truly awful roof.

If I had paid the full RRP I would be a bit miffed but as it only cost me £2 I think I can live with it!

I have a sort of roller device that is used in card making that produces very convincing corrugated iron effects (sorry, not at home so can't post a picture). Very cheap and durable!
Steve

Steve

When you're back home can you post a picture - no rush.



Thanks both for stopping by.

Andrew

[Airborne01]

Thanks John.

It's definitely one of the better features of the kit. It's a bit of an enigma to be honest. In some cases it's pretty good, such as the brick details and the stone window surrounds and yet some pretty poor thing - the door frames are 'hinged' to open outwards (and they are on the right way....), the build means you get those horrible join lines and the truly awful roof.

If I had paid the full RRP I would be a bit miffed but as it only cost me £2 I think I can live with it!



Steve

When you're back home can you post a picture - no rush.



Thanks both for stopping by.

Andrew

Wilco!
Steve

[Airborne01]

As promised 'wriggly tin' device with two bits of Coke tin as examples! Can't remember the manufacturer but I'm fairly sure it came from Hobbycraft, the card-making department!
Steve

[Jim R]

That's a neat bit of kit.
Jim

[Mini Me]

Awesome tool! would like to find one a bit smaller....

[Airborne01]

Awesome tool! would like to find one a bit smaller....

Not sure but I think they come in a range of sizes mate
Steve

[Tim Marlow]

Awesome tool! would like to find one a bit smaller....

Might find what you want here Rick. It’s on your side of the pond as well….

https://railnscale.com/2017/09/08/construction-corrugated-sheet-metal-roller/

[Mini Me]

I'll be on the look out then.........thanks for that Steve.:thumb2:

[Mini Me]

Might find what you want here Rick. It’s on your side of the pond as well….

https://railnscale.com/2017/09/08/construction-corrugated-sheet-metal-roller/

Wow Tim.......just checked it out. They're pretty reasonable at about $15.00 ea. but the shipping and handling puts it over $25.00.....it's back to my scribe and ruler until I can find a more reasonable option. Thanks for looking out for me Sir!:thumb2:

[Tim Marlow]

If you know anyone with a 3D printer there are loads on Etsy as well Rick.

[Mini Me]

Hi Andrew, good looking interior job on an otherwise plain Jane kit.....takes it to the top floor! I have done interior detailing in the past on HO scale buildings but never thought about complete interior walls........I will defo be trying this out on my next building project. Rick H.

[Mini Me]

If you know anyone with a 3D printer there are loads on Etsy as well Rick.

Thanks for that Tim:thumb2: