Hungarian station building

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A local model shop started making their own laser cut buildings based on Hungarian prototype in H0. I pretty much liked the model and ask them if they can make one for me in scale 1. They agreed and I got my model in a few weeks after showing me a prototype cut first.
These buildings can be found all over the country. The Hungarian Railways made plans for Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and a "hut" buildings to be used on branch lines build between the end of 1800 and World War I. Class 1 being the biggest, Class 4 is the smallest, and those "hut" to be used for operating level crossing, guarding bridges, etc (not sure is the proper name in English).

I thought I will try with the "hut" to see if I like it and how difficult it is to put together. Not a complicated kit: sides, windows, doors, window shutters and roof. There are details engraved just as in the original H0 model. I told them that it is not necessary as it will be hidden under multiple layers on paint. They did not know that I will apply a heavier coat of paint than they use for a H0 model indoors. Anyway, not a problem for me.
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This is the kit. It is cut from 3mm plywood.

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I started putting the sides together. I had some 1x1 cm wood which I added for additional strength. Just to be on the safe side.

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All sides glued together.

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I even good nice roof trusses, not that it would be visible once assembled.

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Main structure together.

I read in many garden railway books and magazines to coat the wood buildings with diluted waterproof PVA. My first coat was a milk like consistency, not sure if that is right or wrong. I am using Patex waterproof wood glue which is widely available here ( http://eshop.i-fasteners.com/wood-glue-pattex-super-3-250g-523185 < Link To http://eshop.i-fasteners....ex-super-3-250g-523185 ). I will have another coat with a thicker solution tomorrow.

As you can see in the engraving there are stones around the openings and at the corners. I will do them properly from plastic pieces to add depth to it. The building will get a final mortar render using sand. Also have some plastic screw cups for lamp and will try to make gutters by cutting plastic tube lengthwise.

Well, that's the plan, progress will be posted here.
 
That looks a really good kit, excellent work
 
hi csongor
it would great if the could do a single road engine shed for the english market
if they could how much in would it cost and a list of other buildings they might consider making would they like an agent in england gauge 1 only
graham
shrewsbury
 
Nice building! Like the roof trusses!
 
Re coating with PVA to help preserve the building outside. In Peter Jones book (Making Model Railway Buildings for Garden Railways) he suggests charing with a blowtorch then putting PVA on whist still warm. The heat appears to suck the PVA right into the wood, he does this with ply. Would suggest if you try thus with your kit that you Test the Process out with some Off cuts first and the you proceed with care!

He did this process predominantly to protect 4 and 6 mm Marine Ply. This gave very long life indeed to his buildings.
JonD
 
If blowtorching sounds a bit terrifying, try giving the wood a good soaking in Cuprinol or similar. I am about to instal some Holzmodelbau buildings and will be doing that. Am I wrong?

GH
 
I have the book and I read it. It does sound terrifying especially doing it to my first building. I think I with stick with the PVA coat for the time being. I will check Cuprinol as well.
 
nygma said:
A local model shop started making their own laser cut buildings based on Hungarian prototype in H0. I pretty much liked the model and ask them if they can make one for me in scale 1. They agreed and I got my model in a few weeks after showing me a prototype cut first.
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Mmmm i think you need to go back to that shop and tell them there interest in their kits in scale 1!!!!!
I would be interested in one! ;)
 
So if that kit is the "Hut" how big would the other ones be?

Any chance of some pics of the other HO versions?
 
Yes, the hut is not the best description. In Hungarian it is called guard's house. Remember this is from times when the railway provided everything for the railwaymen. This is where he and his family would live.

You can see all the plan here:
http://goo.gl/XJt9b Just click on...termesko-szelekkel-lasercut-p-27831-75-4.html < Link To http://www.vasutmodell-ce...rcut-p-27831-75-4.html
This is the class 2 station building in H0.
 
Appreciate the links/pics.:thumbup:

A picture paints a thousand words they say, even if i dont understand one of them.

Agree with Ed, they do have a potential market if scaled up.
 
No, the H0 model is laser cut plywood. I guess they have the equipment for cutting wood and plastic would be more difficult.
 
I made some progress on the guard's house:

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Added some stone details using 2 mm thick plastic sheets. You might notice that the wood has some glossy finish. That is after the two coats of PVA glue.

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This is how it looks with the stone details on. Not a perfect job, gaps are off here-and-there, but not noticeable from a distance.

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Thin layer of sand for the mortar render finish of the walls. This is very fine sand used as infill in between pawing stones for my driveway. There are black grains in the mix.

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Diluted wood glue again applied one drop at-a-time from syringe.

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Finished look after a few hours. It looks that the sand had sunken towards the bottom. In some areas where I have probably applied too much glue the sand is a bit glossy. I think it will tone down in time and again not noticeable from a distance.

It was really tedious job to apply a thin layer of sand. I used a spoon the sprinkle the sand and a small brush to brush away the excess and even out the surface. Next time maybe I should use one of those sugar sieves to spay a fine layer.
 
You could apply a generous layer of neat PVA and sprinkle the sand directly on to that, leave to dry and shake the excess off afterwards?

Anyhow it looks excellent - what are you using for the windows?
 
That's what I did for the first time and the result was terrible. It was patchy and the wood was still seeing through. I don't know what did I do wrong there. This is why I changed my technique.

I think i will just use simple enamel paint for the windows.
 
It looks great. I'd suggest using both, a later of PVA then the sand then the dropping diluted. Sort of belt and braces. I do like it, something a little different :thumup:
 
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