08-29-2011, 09:20 PM
G'day All,
I have just joined `Big Blue' after surfing it for several months. As I begin to build an N scale Industrial Switching Layout I am intending to have both kit built and scratch built structures. I have had a bit of experience with Google Sketch-up and so I can work out most of the dimensions of a building from a photo of it provided I have the dimensions of a particular feature in the photo. One of the most consistent features of the `shoe box' and 'tilt up' style buildings is the rail-car loading dock door. Could someone please provide me the 'typical' dimensions of these doors. I have some "Pike Stuff" kits that have these doors, but I have also learned that it is not always wise to take the dimensions of the prototype from a model.
I am also wanting to thank the many modellers of modern time period industrial switching layouts for sharing their work and techniques, they are truly inspiring.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew G, Australia
I have just joined `Big Blue' after surfing it for several months. As I begin to build an N scale Industrial Switching Layout I am intending to have both kit built and scratch built structures. I have had a bit of experience with Google Sketch-up and so I can work out most of the dimensions of a building from a photo of it provided I have the dimensions of a particular feature in the photo. One of the most consistent features of the `shoe box' and 'tilt up' style buildings is the rail-car loading dock door. Could someone please provide me the 'typical' dimensions of these doors. I have some "Pike Stuff" kits that have these doors, but I have also learned that it is not always wise to take the dimensions of the prototype from a model.
I am also wanting to thank the many modellers of modern time period industrial switching layouts for sharing their work and techniques, they are truly inspiring.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew G, Australia
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