Paper Buildings

[stearsmania]

Forgive me if this question has been asked, I have looked and I haven't seen it. Does anyone have a program or website they use to print cardstock structures? Thanks!

 

[Cjcrescent]

Here's one from the state of Illinois. There are several buildings in here that with a name change can be anything you want.

http://www.illinois.gov/ihpa/Preserve/Pages/construct_mainstreet.aspx

I would also do a Google search on Paper building model downloads

 

[stearsmania]

Ok, so I've read a little bit on the forum about the model train software. Anyone use this very often? Also, can you import your own pictures to build models with this software? thanks!

 

[wombat457]

Ok, so I've read a little bit on the forum about the model train software. Anyone use this very often? Also, can you import your own pictures to build models with this software? thanks!

What software are you speaking about specifically?

 

[stearsmania]

The Evan designs software. http://www.modeltrainsoftware.com

 

[stearsmania]

??? Anyone use it?

 

[Cjcrescent]

I use it, and for the signs, etc, you can import your own graphics. I use one called the Modelers Toolkit from evans, and it has a lot of neat stuff in it. Most of the modules in it lets you import your own graphics, and a couple don't.

Its a bigger unit than the Trans-Station but not as big as their complete set of programs that IIRC, is called ModelBuilder that will let you design your own "paper" buildings. I just looked up what they offer and the software I have is now offered separately, or you can get them all in their complete Tool-Kit, which is different from my tool-kit. Somewhat expensive for all modules.

 

[beiland]

Just ran across this reference to printed buildings to be glued onto card stock to produce a variety of building at a really cheap price.
http://modelrailroadlayoutsandscenery.com/print_out_scenery.html

http://modelrailroadlayoutsandscenery.com/little_kahuna.html

Is anyone doing this for American style structures?

All products are digital - you just download and print out the PDFs, stick them on card, cut them out and stick 'em together. There's no instructions, just a whole lot of fun.