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I've always wanted to build a model city or town, but have never gotten around to it. I don't want kits, I want to do it completely myself, building a small town.
Right now, I have a garage to make one in and a big table, but no tools or supplies.
What do I need to purchase for this, how much will it cost, and where can I find out how to put it together? I'm surprised this type of thing doesn't have a general here or on /toy/.
Thank you very much, /diy/.
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>>1027828
/toy might be able to help, model railway guys tend to love that shit
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>>1027830
It doesn't seem like they have a train general.
>>5807491
Is close, so I'll ask there, too. I hope to get answers from both here and there, though.
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>>1027831
>>>/toy/5807491
Sorry, I'm an idiot.
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Visit model railroading forums. ALL you need to know is there. Not on 4chan.
Model railroaders have been doing model urban, suburban, and rural areas to scale for many decades.
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>>1027828
Try Micromark to see what tools and supplies there are and how expensive it can be.
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>>1027828
Forget the haters here OP. I'm with you. This is definitely related to /diy/. With the speed that this board moves, this thread will be around for a while, and eventually someone will be able to offer some good tips. Just hang in there.
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>>1028268
Also, just to start things off, have you considered 3D printing some buildings? You may be able to get some models of an entire town from sketch up / Google maps by now.
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Learn model railroading scales so you can choose a standard.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_modelling_scales
A vast array of info is available to model any structure, terrain feature, vehicle or object.
Don't forget to select an era.
Familiarity with model railroading will solve all OPs problems because it includes every skill and technique he will need or want.
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