Windows and doors

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Windows and doors

Post by LnBmad » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:42 pm

What's the approved way to make windows and doors?
If it can be made full scale it can be made 16mm

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Post by andymctractor » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:26 pm

Jacksons Miniatures supply building kits made of mdf but the doors and windows they supply are available separately.
Note though that the doors are clearly 1:24th so they might be a bit small for 1:19 scalish models.  They are very good though.  
http://www.jacksonsminiatures.com/railway.html
I'm not 100% sure about using mdf for outdoor buildings even with the reassurance given but they do look good.
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You can use moulds from the jigstones range (from Back2Bay6) and make your own resin windows and doors.
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You can scratchbuild them using a range of materials to suit your model.  I've made a number using plastruct and similar. How much detail you end up with is up to you. Also, paint the frames before you fix on the glazing.
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Post by bazzer42 » Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:39 pm

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These were built from plastruct and plasticard and will form moulds for an attemptat resin casting.
Jackson windows are good, if a little small but look better fitted in reverse in my opinion.

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