Realistc Platforms [Archive] - Model Railway Forum

Richie

30-07-2008, 10:16 AM

What is the best method or product for producing good looking platforms?

bypassm6

14-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Hi Richie
scalescenes .com are rather good value as you pay one price (£3.99) for first platform then ptint off as many as you need. Cheap and all platforms look the same good Heh.
Chhers ken

Trex

07-04-2010, 10:33 PM

I have found that Metcalfe platforms are good VFM, and they look real, which is more than can be said for Hornby (and a few others ;))

Smiler

28-04-2010, 08:39 PM

check this link out ....

http://www.camelotjunction.co.uk/platforms.htm

5701

21-07-2010, 08:26 PM

Richie, Metcalfe are probably the best any shape straight or curved can be tweaked by adding paving stones if you want.Good price as well complete kit as well.

zace66

25-09-2010, 10:50 PM

Is it best to craete card ones, if so - do they need strengthening underneath, or would skaledale be a better option for first platforms?

bosworth

01-10-2010, 10:43 AM

Is it best to craete card ones, if so - do they need strengthening underneath, or would skaledale be a better option for first platforms?
Try Metcalfe all the instruction included and when you,ve got the idea you can prouce your own from scratch.

IMOVERHERE

05-10-2010, 08:11 PM

Hi Richie
scalescenes .com are rather good value as you pay one price (£3.99) for first platform then ptint off as many as you need. Cheap and all platforms look the same good Heh.
Chhers ken

Thanks for this lead

Clarky

05-10-2010, 08:41 PM

I've tried using stripwood covered with a print of bricks (to scale of course) and topped with a strip of mount board painted grey, with a white line. The effect was very good, but the platform was marginally too high. I'll have another go at some point!

fordthomas68

11-10-2011, 10:50 AM

i think it always has something to do with the layout and how you arrange things. not all people using synthetic or organic materials gets a very realistic results. so you have to watch on that.

alfaz-di-pi

11-10-2011, 03:39 PM

I must admit I have Hornby platforms. However I did cover them with cobble stones on the top and put bricks up the side. I am not pleased with the cobble stone effect and will remove it, but keeping the bricks on the side. I will possibly paint the platform top in grey, but different to Hornby grey.

Albert.