Scratch Built Warehouse / Factory

The warehouse model below was built using computer printouts, some card, glue and a bit of paint. The cost of this project is minimal and as you can see the results are great. Below you will find instructions on how to build this model.

Tools required: ruler (metal), Pencil, Craft knife and a Cutting board

Materials required: A4 printing paper, Thin card (like a cereal box), Mounting Card (about 1.5mm thick), Glue and Making tape.

Template 

Warehouse Template Download pdf file 298kb

Step by Step Instructions. (see photos for visual aid)
 

1. Gather all the tools you need
2. Print out the line template and the brick templates. (make sure scale to fit paper is turned off)
3. Cut out line drawing and tape it to thick card (mounting card)
4. Cut out the windows (and keep for later use)
5. Cut out top revel (inner line)
 

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6.  Tape to thinner card.
7.  Cut out piers and top revel (outer line)
8.  Stick the revels on.

9.  See to revel.
10. Cut some strips for building lower brick.
11. Stick the above on.
12. Leaving slight over lap (so to make it easier to locate on to board).
 

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13. The gap.
14. Stick on brick print out.
15. Use a blunt tool and push into edges (don't rip it).
16. Cut out windows (in flaps).
17. Fold inward and glue.
18. One done.
19. Repeat for others.

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20. Getting there
21. Cut the top off of another brick print out.
22. Stick to the back.
23. So to create a deep reveal.
24. Then stick a card strip over the top to give it strength.
25. Stick on roof (notice only part as it is forming a reveal)
 

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26. After a little while I have this.
27. Mix up some grey paint.
28. Take window (cut outs) and paint the end and then when dry cut off a strip.
29. Glue to window (see picture).
30. Get some thin strips and paint and glue on.
 

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Finishing Touches

All that is left is to put in the windows. You can use acatate for this. If you buy printer acatate you can print out glass dividers to make it look authentic.

You can also add rainwater pipes and hoppers which can be positioned to hide any joins.  Finally mount the building onto your board and use trees and vegetation to hide  any joins (eg the join between the building and the board).
 

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