Comments on: Scratch Building 101: Sinclair Station, Part 1

By: Sinclair Station Progress Continued - Appalachian Southern

Sinclair Station Progress Continued - Appalachian Southern — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:38:59 +0000

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N Scale Limited - Scratch Building 101: Sinclair Station - Appalachian Southern — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:55:16 +0000

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By: Jeremy Yoder

Jeremy Yoder — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:19:34 +0000

Thanks for the response! I would be very interested in an article on scratch building from pictures. You guys are doing a great job so far…looking forward to more excellent work.

By: Frank Giacobbe

Frank Giacobbe — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:38:05 +0000

I was actually thinking about doing an article on this subject. For example, there are some measurement tricks, like standard width/height of siding, shingles, brick, etc. that you can go by. I try to gauge based on an average male height or doorway as well, but have been trying to use these other indicators. Maybe a little research is in order.

I do use Google Sketch Up, but not to create with. I download buildings from their “warehouse” because you can use the measure tool on them and get a general idea or size.

By: Chris Brimley

Chris Brimley — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:42:42 +0000

Thanks Jeremy,
Modeling from photos is challenging, but I do have a few tricks that I use. First off if you have a photo that is straight on, that will help. I usually look for something that I know the basic measurement on, such as a person of a door. If it is a man you can sometimes guess their height, usually I guess 6′. If there is a door, chances are it is a standard 7′ tall door, some are taller.
With those basic measurements you can make a simple ruler and measure it up. That way isn’t perfect but it will get you close. If the building is close and you could get a few basic measurements that will help you out tremendously.
I think Frank knows of a way using Google Sketch up that helps and maybe he will chime in and help out as well.
We will do a little more research on this subject and let you know what we find.

By: Jeremy Yoder

Jeremy Yoder — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:35:59 +0000

Great article! I was wondering if you had any tips for figuring out the measurements from photographs or cases where it is impossible to measure the entire building.