Scratch building miniature town houses

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,thanks for sharing..😊

[@mooglesmodelrailways]

Good video as usual. 👍 Of course, not everyone can afford one of these, not everyone will want one of these, just like 3D printers. But by demonstrating technology like this you are showing that there are alternatives available to us modellers. Thanks for the video!

[@tommycanadasmobazimmer]

This is just incredible. I like how the software can integrate real life images. Another great video

[@KassiusFineArt]

We are all so blessed that you began a KZbin channel. I always enjoy your knowledge & creativity. Plus you're a very likeable person. 😊

[@mrsplashventures]

Wow, amazing Mark

[@stevetrotter6584]

I've alread used pizza box carton for my modelling so I'm pleased you've become an addict ! Recycling 100%.

[@MeMyselfAndUs903]

I appreciate your tutorial/Information. I am on a mission to create a miniature village using the tens’ of thousands of popsicle sticks have saved over a decade (maybe more).

[@davidwilliams1060]

I very much appreciate learning advanced techniques, and the use of modern tools. Not every model railroad video needs to be limited to cocktail sticks and school glue.

[@rwegert]

Fantastic Martin! This is a perfect addition to 3d printing. Now we have all the tools one would need to create a unique model!

[@stjr9896]

Martin...I've watched ALL your videos which were all very enjoyable and interesting. And I can attest you have NOT ONCE, EVER indicated or suggested that us modelers are required to obtain the 3D printer, laser cutter or ANY of the tools you use to create your ideas into fantastic models and scenery. Do these tools make our creating models and scenery easier? Of course! But, are they required? No! All your doing is demonstrating how these tools can be used to expand our creativity. I sincerely hope you continue to produce these videos that are so well crafted and contain so many wonderful tips and tricks that railroad modelers like us can use to further our own creative thinking. Sincerely.....

[@thompab9652]

Så informativt! Jag uppskattar enormt mycket att du tar upp ny teknik med nya möjligheter för hobbyn. Dina filmer har ett brett spektrum av allt från klassiskt byggande till det senaste. Så det finns en film för alla plånböcker!

[@marklinofsweden]

Tack! Kul att du gillar dem. Ja.. Nu har jag skurit med skalpell, kletat ut gips och målat enligt klassiska metoder i snart 200 videos, så lite introduktion av 3D-print och lasercut skadar inte tycker jag.

[@jinanam0116]

Really fun to watch! Amazing work ⭐️

[@prpman99]

Have been using my laser for just about 2 years now. Not just for the layout but just about everything else. Many, many sorts of materials and ideas. The downside is that now I hoard lots of pizza & amazon boxes. Pretty much anything I think would be useful on the layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rail_digital]

Nice video Thanks

[@smallscenesh0]

This almost makes me rethink my approach to modelling... But I like the idea! Great video, as usual!

[@petter5721]

Mycket bra👍🏻 Hälsningar från Södertörn!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Finally having some time to catch up. Excellent ideas. Of course tools differ on a personal preference and base but it's the objects and concepts stimulating creativity. Wonderful.

[@rremington3983]

I wish I was intelligent enough to understand how the pizza card did not set on fire in the laser cutter! A really great video Martin , thank you.

[@rcdfo]

really ?🤣

[@ullrichtorloxten7121]

Great work, fantastic built

[@mgbeck98]

Yay!! I just purchased a Falcon 2 Pro for my birthday!! Can't wait to get it!

[@mckerrowsiding]

I have had my laser cutter for two years and have scratch built most of my buildings. Great video and demo

[@MrMiketoase]

Another great 'How to' video.

[@brentond7017]

Thanks so much for inspiring us my man!

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 🏙👍

[@isimbicinemacenter2501]

Thanks very much

[@sk0k]

cool as always !

[@Gbhmagic]

Wish i could send you photos of my layout with some of the stuff i made. sadly this tech is out of my reach for now.. but perhaps in the future.. so for now manually cutting it is. But this looks awsome 😊 This would cost probably more then the cutter itself if bought in a store. Plus the methods are really neat. you gave me lots of ideas.

[@mikeseba7817]

👌👍👍👍

[@VanDeDarm1]

Hello, really a great video. Thanks. Will there be a video of how you scaled the house from Google Maps and then prepared it for the program? Greetings Damian

[@thomasmalmqvist4936]

Great machine, but how do you go from Google Earth to the facades and windows?

[@rodneysnider9368]

Great job? Have you used a Creality Ender 3 V3?

[@fdegraaf]

Very nice! How do you transfer the Google Streetview to the software, is the only question I have.

[@marklinofsweden]

Hi! I make a screen capture and then use that as canvas in a drawing app, such as Corel draw, Fusion360 or Free-CAD. Export the sketch as dxf into Lightburn and cut.

[@michaelschoenwandt3993]

Great video as always. But how exactly do you transfer the Google Earth and Street View photos to the programme running the laser cutter? Would be wonderful to know how you do it. Thanks very much in advance, greetings from Copenhagen

[@Beliar275]

Maybe I overlooked it, but can you give a link for the MDF / HDF sheets if available online outside Sweden? I really like the style of your videos and the hints you give for creating amazing models

[@camillodipasquale759]

👋👋🇮🇹

[@lhpl]

Interesting and inspiring video; however, as others have already mentioned, the really hard question is how do you get from Google Maps/Street View to a precise and accurate scale drawing (sometimes with 3D protrusions, like in the house you made)? I am planning a dioramamodel in 1:72 scale of a section of Friedrichstraße in Berlin (between Kochstraße and Zimmerstraße, ie Checkpoint Charlie, as it was around Aug..-Oct. 1961), and although there is plenty of photographic reference material, and some of the houses are still standing (and therefore viewable in Google Maps/Street View), I find it very hard to get measures right, particularly the height. The only measure that can be obtained is the facade length (using the measuring tool in Google Maps), and I don't think it is very accurate (maybe ±1 m? I'd very much like an accuracy less than half of that.)

[@steelguy1032]

Measure the part you don't have or can't get... with a tape measure and then do math...... I promise I'm not trying to be a dick. I'm just bad at instructions😅

[@lhpl]

@@steelguy1032 no, not bad at all, that was very correct, good and precise advice. It's merely incomplete, and I already had figured it out that much by myself. I appreciate the effort just the same, thank you! :-)

[@ramashiajairo7260]

How do I draw the street view building to print?

[@lanesteele240]

How long does it take to cut out a average hobby job. I dont think i could walk away from one of these like i do printers

[@marklinofsweden]

Cutting walls for this house.. 15 minutes. I stayed by the cutter to start with, but over time I only stay at home. I don’t run it over night..

[@lanesteele240]

Everytime i watch i want to restart trains but i also want to keep painting minis. Im at the point that i may make 40k train sets that can be used in battle. Waaaaagh

[@marklinofsweden]

😄👍👍👍

[@MrBrenren]

Not sure the phrase 'scratch building' can be associated with a $2000 (Aud) weapon. Needs a lot of work before you'd pay off the ready built kits... That said, love the tips and tricks!

[@SwissLogistics]

I would not mind getting donation to my hobby, but such as it is. I pay for what I can budget, which will never include an expensive laser cutter, nor 3 D printer. Which brings me to my point. Your videos are no longer useful in the pursuit of my endeavors in the model R&R hobby.

[@SwissLogistics]

You all have a nice day.

[@frankbaran5698]

I agree. Laser cutters and 3D printers are well beyond my budget. I would have to choose between buying one of these techno gadgets or having a model railroad. I can't have both. I have been scratch-building structures and rolling stock for years. I am satisfied with that, and I enjoy the results. Scratch-building involves inspiration, practice and experience. (I learned that from my own early projects.) I'm about to build a town to justify why a rail line would exist there. I am not going to rely on Google Maps or Street View to copycat every crevice of a building. A model doesn't have to be perfect. As they say, perfection is the enemy of success. That being said, I do enjoy your videos. I have learned about scratch-building techniques. I especially liked the multi-part series about creating cargo that would be carrying freight cars. Ideas like these are within my price range.

[@wilburr1316]

Jeez mate, youre missing the point. The tool youre using is *quick google* from two to three thousand US dollars. Typical out of touch boomer nonsense.

[@frankbaran5698]

It's not just boomers would can't afford these techno gadgets. I'm a boomer too. Model railroading has become a rich man's hobby.

[@wilburr1316]

@@frankbaran5698 Good point. Also, fwiw, I feel bad about throwing the boomer stone.