Scratchbuilding A 1/64 Scale Five Bay Vehicle Shed

By Richard Marmo

It's one thing to build models from plastic, resin, wood or multimedia kits, but what if you want a model of something that doesn't exist as a kit? Then your only choice is a major conversion or full fledged scratchbuilt. If you've never tackled a scratchbuilt project, this ebook will walk you through the basic techniques of a relatively simple but interesting project that is applicable to 1/64 scale vehicle collections, farm models and even S-Gauge model railroads (S-Gauge is also 1/64 scale).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rincom Productions
• Release date: Feb 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215211847

Richard Marmo

The author is a freelance writer and professional modelbuilder. He has also spent decades researching his family's genealogy. He has written three print books, several hundred articles and created several CD-ROM photo galleries. Along the way, he has produced well over 1,000 models for clients ranging from Aerospace companies to private collectors. A self-described aircraft/science fiction nut...ahem, enthusiast...he will and has built just about anything you care to name, depending on his client's requirements.A native Southerner who was born in Tennessee, he has spent most of his life in Texas (He got there as soon as he could.). He lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Nelda, his dog, Magnum, and more model kits than he'll ever be able to build in this life.

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The Marmo Method Modelbuilding Guide #17

Scratchbuilding A 1/64 Scale Five Bay Vehicle Shed

by Richard Marmo

Copyright 2023 Richard Marmo

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Table of contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Parts & Tools

The Foundation.

Cutting the pipes.

Time for a little dirt.

Walls & I-Beams

Cutting the I-Beams

Installing The Walls

Tackling the I-beams

Vehicles

The Rafters.

The Roof.

Finishing Touches.

Beauty Shots

The IPMS/USA & How To Join

About The Author

Request From Author

Introduction

Scratchbuilding, whether the primary subject or various components that are incorporated into a vignette or diorama, has become a fairly normal part of modelbuilding. Placing a model into a scene that depicts the aircraft, car or whatever in its element simply increases the realism that we all strive for.

Back in 2009, my wife and I were in Dexter, New Mexico for Thanksgiving at her brother's. As it happened, there was a fairly large vehicle shed...basically a pole barn with one long side open...on the property. I took a couple of photos for reference and that was about it. A couple or three years later, I was brainstorming possible subjects for a monthly column I was writing and this shed surfaced. Since a reader had written in asking for information on working with plastic, I figured this was the perfect time to combine plastic techniques and material with scratchbuilding. And the vehicle shed would be an ideal subject.

While this project is focused on 1/64th scale, it's mainly because farm and ranch diecast equipment models tend to be that scale. For those of you who collect Hot Wheels, those are also primarily 1/64th, so this vehicle shed can be useful for just about everyone. If you need to build yours to a different scale, you might want to check out my ebook titled Understanding Model Math &