This is the tallest building Pokara makes.
POKARATATOUILLE or some POKARA buildings I sliced and diced.
The new roofs I designed and printed. *
More to come.
* If you want some of my roofs, enough to make ten regular buildings
or second floor only, two first floor only and four Ranch houses, send a
SSAE to:
The Other Lionel
POBox 590
Monte Rio, CA. 95462
or second floor only, two first floor only and four Ranch houses, send a
SSAE to:
The Other Lionel
POBox 590
Monte Rio, CA. 95462
Progress - of sorts - comes to Poka Raton* ...
This small industry is made
up of yet another residence.
Two things of note:
The bricks on the smokestack
are scale and they can barely be
seen.
It was made with a toothpick and
I should have used something
smaller.
Maybe next time.
up of yet another residence.
Two things of note:
The bricks on the smokestack
are scale and they can barely be
seen.
It was made with a toothpick and
I should have used something
smaller.
Maybe next time.
These are printed on heavy card
stock. The bldg on the left has two
layers, the one on the right has three.
stock. The bldg on the left has two
layers, the one on the right has three.
Click on thumbnails to see a larger image.
SOME BRIDGES
Details include a sunken
roof, rebuilt elevator
housing, air conditioner
and ducts, greenery and
some weathering.
roof, rebuilt elevator
housing, air conditioner
and ducts, greenery and
some weathering.
An ADVENTURE IN T SCALE.
To see a detailed
description on how I built it
click the "HOW TO ... " link.
description on how I built it
click the "HOW TO ... " link.
This is the station, also
two layers, some
cardboard platforms and
commuters.
two layers, some
cardboard platforms and
commuters.
These are station leftovers made
into a two story building. More
details to be added like an awning
and greenery , this becomes a
hunting lodge. See below.
into a two story building. More
details to be added like an awning
and greenery , this becomes a
hunting lodge. See below.
Variation on a theme.
A deck plate girder.
A truss.
After thinking the residential buildings were the worst of the bunch they turned into the most versatile of the lot. Read on.
The first one met with an unfortunate accident when I squished it between thumb and forefinger.
The second looked so bad it succumbed to the same fate but on purpose.
I realized the problem was with the complexity of the many cuts and folds and that the roofs were flush with all the walls, which when finished made it
look like an Idaho potato.
I decided that the best way to do it was dispense with all the tabs except the end ones and discard the roofs entirely.
The buildings come in three sheets: number one has six buildings of very bright colors: salmon, grey and green, Number two also has six buildings but
of more subdued colors, this is the one I prefer.
Sheet number three has ten buildings which Pokara made slightly differently for ease of assembly but which I find actually harder to piece together, it
has interesting bases however.
I printed a bunch of roofs with eaves on the same type card paper and use those instead. I first cut and assemble each building, glue them to a base
then attach the roofs with a bit of glue. Don't forget to color the edges the same color so they don't show white. I do this to all my buildings.
The end result is pretty decent and can be made into several styles of structures.
See bottom of page for roof offer.
The first one met with an unfortunate accident when I squished it between thumb and forefinger.
The second looked so bad it succumbed to the same fate but on purpose.
I realized the problem was with the complexity of the many cuts and folds and that the roofs were flush with all the walls, which when finished made it
look like an Idaho potato.
I decided that the best way to do it was dispense with all the tabs except the end ones and discard the roofs entirely.
The buildings come in three sheets: number one has six buildings of very bright colors: salmon, grey and green, Number two also has six buildings but
of more subdued colors, this is the one I prefer.
Sheet number three has ten buildings which Pokara made slightly differently for ease of assembly but which I find actually harder to piece together, it
has interesting bases however.
I printed a bunch of roofs with eaves on the same type card paper and use those instead. I first cut and assemble each building, glue them to a base
then attach the roofs with a bit of glue. Don't forget to color the edges the same color so they don't show white. I do this to all my buildings.
The end result is pretty decent and can be made into several styles of structures.
See bottom of page for roof offer.
Original.
First floor
only.
only.
Second
floor only.
floor only.
Ranch House made
of two first floors.
of two first floors.
Ranch House
showing interior
bracing of wood.
This is necessary to
hold the building
rigid. RR Station has
the same.
showing interior
bracing of wood.
This is necessary to
hold the building
rigid. RR Station has
the same.
Ranch House.
Some more mangled Pokara buildings.
Original buildings.
Original
Pokara
residence
for size
comparison.
Pokara
residence
for size
comparison.
An A-frame.
Whistle Stop.
Country
Church.
Church.
Hunting
Lodge.
Lodge.
A Note on smokestacks
and chimneys:
If simply glued on the roof
they will come off every
chance they get (every
time the building is
handled.)
and chimneys:
If simply glued on the roof
they will come off every
chance they get (every
time the building is
handled.)
I now drill a hole and
insert a piece of painted
styrene all the way down
to the base. A tiny spot
of AC holds it in place.
Problem resolved.
insert a piece of painted
styrene all the way down
to the base. A tiny spot
of AC holds it in place.
Problem resolved.
Quite frankly, after constructing the tall building I got a little
tired of cutting out pieces, so both of these have only one layer
and a somewhat flat look. Amazing how adding just one layer can
really make a difference in the appearance.
I did modify the skyscraper somewhat and cut three sides of the
parking lot; again, tired of cutting but also for a little more
strength. I added a ticket booth, concrete floors, greenery and a
ramp. More later like cars, lights etc.
tired of cutting out pieces, so both of these have only one layer
and a somewhat flat look. Amazing how adding just one layer can
really make a difference in the appearance.
I did modify the skyscraper somewhat and cut three sides of the
parking lot; again, tired of cutting but also for a little more
strength. I added a ticket booth, concrete floors, greenery and a
ramp. More later like cars, lights etc.
... in the shape of
another
multi-story
building and
covered parking
for the town's
people...
another
multi-story
building and
covered parking
for the town's
people...
They are all scratch built with
Plastruct and Evergreen pieces,
Plastruct and Evergreen pieces,
... and an ESSO gas station, all Pokara. Even the blank walls
are the reverse of residence walls.
are the reverse of residence walls.
This is a view of the town of Poka Raton at one corner of the layout. >>>>>>>>
Still developing but filling up nicely.
Still developing but filling up nicely.
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The ballast is cut a bit wider than
the ties (sleepers).
the ties (sleepers).
I bought this doll house toy fire engine
some years ago. I don't remember who
makes it but its a lousy casting with thick
parting lines, holes and emergency lights
about three scale feet tall. I decided to
make it better with a minimum of effort.
some years ago. I don't remember who
makes it but its a lousy casting with thick
parting lines, holes and emergency lights
about three scale feet tall. I decided to
make it better with a minimum of effort.
I filled the holes with gap-filling AC, filed off the lights and drilled a couple of holes to accept
some tiny red beads I had, then painted some chrome parts, windows and hoses.
After that it was time to build it a home. I used scale brick paper and some parts from
Pokara buildings I had left over.
some tiny red beads I had, then painted some chrome parts, windows and hoses.
After that it was time to build it a home. I used scale brick paper and some parts from
Pokara buildings I had left over.
You can see it nestled between the parking garage and the church. On the other side of the tracks are the small
industry and the ESSO gas station. It might be time to start thinking about streets and other amenities.
industry and the ESSO gas station. It might be time to start thinking about streets and other amenities.
The whistle stop is REALLY tiny.
You can click on MOST pictures
and see a larger version.
and see a larger version.
Its very important the you scribe all folds with a dull
knife or your building will really resemble a potato.
knife or your building will really resemble a potato.
My Herpa trucks came last week. Are they nice !!!
Beggars can't be choosers they say and until Eishindo comes
out with their line of cars these will do very nicely.
The difference between 1/450 and 1/500 isn't that great and
Herpa also has a line of cars, more trucks and pedestrians.
Beggars can't be choosers they say and until Eishindo comes
out with their line of cars these will do very nicely.
The difference between 1/450 and 1/500 isn't that great and
Herpa also has a line of cars, more trucks and pedestrians.
Fine as is, they lend themselves to detailing. Headlights are the first thing I'll add,
with a bit of work they could be made of fibre optics and lit, also taillights. Then
chrome and more chrome like grills and door handles. I can see detailed loads like
better-looking pipes.
In these two pictures you can see them with my Pokara buildings.
with a bit of work they could be made of fibre optics and lit, also taillights. Then
chrome and more chrome like grills and door handles. I can see detailed loads like
better-looking pipes.
In these two pictures you can see them with my Pokara buildings.
This one is made up of three layers.
.Again, click on "HOW TO ..." to see
how I did it.
.Again, click on "HOW TO ..." to see
how I did it.