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Spanish metre gauge in G scale (on the cheap)
Over the past few weeks, I have finally completed the main model which will form the backdrop to my new station: a low relief street, which will be against a retaining wall. I still have some more buildings to add but it is nice to record some progress!
The street is made, as usual, of Alcan Forex board, plus lots and lots of bits, ranging from dolls house parts to vegetation for aquaria. Each property has a different style and finish, which is typically Spanish, although the Bank is distinctly French, just because I wanted a grand central feature. Several 'rooms' have detailed interiors and lighting. I was quite pleased with the result, which allows me to set out some of my vehicles and overall, it does a passable representation of a busy little Spanish street in the early 60s.
Apologies for posting several piccies, but I can claim it is 5 models in one!
Whole model:
Restaurant:
Real net curtains, red flock wallpaper and even a flower vase on the table upstairs!
Bread shop:
The washing is surplus Milliput left over from 'mortaring' the roof tiles and the bread and cakes plasticine.
Savings Bank:
The upstairs apartment has a nursery and drawing room, complete with piano and bookcase. The oversized lamps are to help illuminate the street itself.
Dwelling:
The exterior blinds are 'OO' scale corrugated sheet. Untidy Spanish wiring is in evidence. These balconies are made from real Spanish hair pins.
Electrical shop:
I had fun trying to make a convincing interior, with 'depth'. The appliances are tiny photos laminated and stuck on various offcuts. The blind is formed from wrapping material which can be moulded in hot water and is supported by bits of an old umbrella. This shop has a liveried delivery van to match.
Now it is time to move on to creating the station area itself, though I expect that too will also take weeks and weeks!
The street is made, as usual, of Alcan Forex board, plus lots and lots of bits, ranging from dolls house parts to vegetation for aquaria. Each property has a different style and finish, which is typically Spanish, although the Bank is distinctly French, just because I wanted a grand central feature. Several 'rooms' have detailed interiors and lighting. I was quite pleased with the result, which allows me to set out some of my vehicles and overall, it does a passable representation of a busy little Spanish street in the early 60s.
Apologies for posting several piccies, but I can claim it is 5 models in one!
Whole model:
Restaurant:
Real net curtains, red flock wallpaper and even a flower vase on the table upstairs!
Bread shop:
The washing is surplus Milliput left over from 'mortaring' the roof tiles and the bread and cakes plasticine.
Savings Bank:
The upstairs apartment has a nursery and drawing room, complete with piano and bookcase. The oversized lamps are to help illuminate the street itself.
Dwelling:
The exterior blinds are 'OO' scale corrugated sheet. Untidy Spanish wiring is in evidence. These balconies are made from real Spanish hair pins.
Electrical shop:
I had fun trying to make a convincing interior, with 'depth'. The appliances are tiny photos laminated and stuck on various offcuts. The blind is formed from wrapping material which can be moulded in hot water and is supported by bits of an old umbrella. This shop has a liveried delivery van to match.
Now it is time to move on to creating the station area itself, though I expect that too will also take weeks and weeks!
