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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 2:44:21 GMT -5
Another question ... I have already a village chapel (from Shapeways), now I am looking for a church that would fit into a town (only "plastic" based models, and I don't wanna put a light inside). I have found three models (the first two are another scale for wargames, it is not sure the designer accepts to modify them for 1/220, although this function is integrated in most design programs) : Number one (looks a little bit "British", it was built in Normandy). Number two. Number three (I wonder if it is made of glass fiber reinforced resin, see the bottom on the last picture). Thanks for any idea !
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Post by smr on Aug 21, 2017 2:51:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 3:06:35 GMT -5
Thanks fo Your answer, unfortunately this church is not from Kibri, but from Vollmer, and I noticed that many models are too large (they seem rather to be N-scale, in comparison with Kibri and Faller : compare the size of this house and of the cars). PS : Your link seems to be obsolete ...
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Post by smr on Aug 21, 2017 5:15:55 GMT -5
Thanks fo Your answer, unfortunately this church is not from Kibri, but from Vollmer, and I noticed that many models are too large (they seem rather to be N-scale, in comparison with Kibri and Faller : compare the size of this house and of the cars). PS : Your link seems to be obsolete ... I cannot confirm that the Vollmer products are too big in scale, Alberich, It is more that the older models are too small in scale when compared with models that are exactly 1:220 in scale. If you follow the link, you can see the full layout in picture 1. In my eyes nothing is out of scale there. Best, Sven
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 7:17:13 GMT -5
OK, Your buildings are in scale, but the house on my photo is absolutely too large (the length is 8cm , this would be 17.6 m in 1/1 ! ) ; another problem is that Your layout shows the Black Forrest, OK, but the layout I am building is US, so the church looks too "German".
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Post by railtwister on Aug 21, 2017 7:54:46 GMT -5
Of the three you cited, I like the solid cast Marklin church the best for representing a small American church. However, the one on eBay is not a great example, because it doesn't sit level, and the steeple appears warped. Since these were resin cast (probably in rubber molds) originally over 25 years ago, it may have just warped over time, or perhaps it was made near the end of the lifespan for that particular mold. The solid cast Marklin buildings didn't look too bad once they were detail-painted and the windows were painted black, but they required a steady hand, good eyesight, and patience.
Bill in FtL
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 8:02:26 GMT -5
There is another Märklin church here, and it seems to be better ...
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Post by railtwister on Aug 21, 2017 11:18:12 GMT -5
Yes, and at least it's unpainted, too. I remember painting a couple of the Marklin solid-cast buildings many years ago, back when my hands were steadier and my eyes didn't need glasses. I'm not sure if I could do one now! Good luck!
Bill in FtL
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 12:28:37 GMT -5
Thanks ... and I already ordered it (via PayPal, no credit card ! )
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Post by neverland on Aug 22, 2017 5:28:31 GMT -5
The resin church is fine if you just want the presence of a church on your layout. But churches in New England villages were & are often centers of the village common around which the rest of the village revolves.
Unless you can dress this one up with your artistry, at some point you may want to search for a church that's more architecturally pleasing.
I was fortunate enough to find a Stonebridge Models church that is quintessential New England.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 14:16:01 GMT -5
I think You mean this ; I wrote :"plastic based model", I think this one is cardboard or wood, with some self-adhesive deco ; and I must admit that it is not SO different from the Märklin (less than the Vollmer model).
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Post by neverland on Aug 23, 2017 3:49:55 GMT -5
I think You mean this ; I wrote :"plastic based model", I think this one is cardboard or wood, with some self-adhesive deco ; and I must admit that it is not SO different from the Märklin (less than the Vollmer model). That's the one. Churches like this can be found in most small villages, medium-size towns & rural areas all over the US.
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