CJ Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 could some one tell me what materials they use to make sheds because i would like to have a go at makeing more realistic sheds chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I use Scaloox for making older style sheds CJ - www.scaloox.com And for newer sheds I use Plastruct at the moment - www.ema-models.com You can also use ply or MDF from B&Q, Focus etc. With the right colours it is difficult to see the grain in the wood aswell. Where abouts do you live? Someone maybe able to point you in the right direction of a local shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 this really depends on how much work you want to put into them cj. apart from the britains plastic atcost sheds i use mdf ,as it's easy to use ,then paste patterned paper to finish the effect ,others like smurf,smallclass & tm810 are very good at scratch building with the plastistruct & other materials ,which does take time & patience , deer-est even does impact tests on them by dropping them on the floor, as of yet he's not got one to pass yet :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 this really depends on how much work you want to put into them cj. apart from the britains plastic atcost sheds i use mdf ,as it's easy to use ,then paste patterned paper to finish the effect ,others like smurf,smallclass & tm810 are very good at scratch building with the plastistruct & other materials ,which does take time & patience , deer-est even does impact tests on them by dropping them on the floor, as of yet he's not got one to pass yet :D Now THAT is hilarious!!! :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 thanks very much guys, i live near a town called strabane if you ever heard of it (but you wouldnt want to). I have used ply to make one or two sheds before but there nothing to shout about if i knew how to post pics i would show you. Impact testing he'll need to make to make it out of 40mm box then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 like mj said i tend to use scaleoox and balsa for mine,withstands the fat arse test ok ,well mine did,prehaps i aint that big :D :D just depends on what sort of building you want really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 a couple of beef houses are next on the agenda i think then a workshop/machinery shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Talk to SmallClaas as he has found a source for corrugated card somewhere near the border. Makes perfect covering for the ply or mdf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Talk to SmallClaas as he has found a source for corrugated card somewhere near the border. Makes perfect covering for the ply or mdf. And he bought and sent some to me - it is bloody good stuff. Going to use it for a dutch barn when the current projects are out the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 i will do that small class makes some amazing sheds i seen the one he sent to ricky, dose that ema models do a catoluge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 i will do that small class makes some amazing sheds i seen the one he sent to ricky, dose that ema models do a catoluge. Yeah, give the number a ring and they will send you a catalogue and a price list. Plenty of people use the stuff on here CJ so if you want some recommendations for sizes then just ask. I have a feeling the catalogue comes at a price though ?5, can't quite remember if I paid it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallclaas Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Strabane, sure your only up the road a bit thanks very much guys, i live near a town called strabane if you ever heard of it (but you wouldnt want to). I have used ply to make one or two sheds before but there nothing to shout about if i knew how to post pics i would show you. Impact testing he'll need to make to make it out of 40mm box then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Yeah, give the number a ring and they will send you a catalogue and a price list. Plenty of people use the stuff on here CJ so if you want some recommendations for sizes then just ask. I have a feeling the catalogue comes at a price though ?5, can't quite remember if I paid it or not. try looking on their website. catalogue is free if you use a company to order/send it too! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 try looking on their website. catalogue is free if you use a company to order/send it too! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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