The Fallout Project - populating the table with wasteland ruins

[dsteingass]

Thanks guys! The walls are O scale plastic DPM panels marketed for O scale train hobbyists.
The DPM panels are NOT easy to work with, requiring a belt sander to cut 45 degree angles on the sides where they join to each other.

[dsteingass]

Here's an update!

[Anpu]

Sweet!
I am insanely jealous....

[dsteingass]

Thanks anpu!

Now for some variety

[zizi666]

Sweet!
I am insanely jealous....

+1

I've been looking into those DPM kits, but the US vs EU P&P holds me back 

[dsteingass]

Thanks Zizi! There is a European Bachmann dealer that sells the DPM stuff (all of it from the looks of it)
http://www.bachmann.co.uk/prod1.php?prod_selected=scenics&prod=10
You REALLY need a belt sander though. I tried just sandpaper and cutting with a knife and it's never really a true 45 degree bevel.

[dsteingass]

This resin kit was just too nice to turn into a ruin, so it'll be an intact building

Maybe Cornucopia Fresh Groceries..I haven't decided yet. The grocery sign would be a complicated build, but probably worth it.

[rwwin]

That is yummy stuff.  If you like the DPM parts, you might also like the "Ameritowne" line from O Gauge Railroading.  They make both full kits and wall pannels:

http://ogaugerr.com/railroad/index.php?cPath=22

[dsteingass]

You know? I've been looking at those in an O Gage RR magazine lately! I wish I could see the naked parts though before I order any....
The prices are great, but they also make me wonder if it's too good to be true. Have you built any of them?

[dsteingass]

I found a couple of the Ameritowne building fronts at my local Hobby shop today. They look like great kitbashing material. Thanks for the suggestion.

[rwwin]

Yes I've worked with them before and I think I have a couple of parts still kicking around.  I'll try to takes some pictures tomorrow.

[dsteingass]

Excellent! The 6" dimensions work well with my 2" sidewalk pavement standards.

The rough plan for the signage



And reference shots, actual construction will most likely vary.
UPDATE: I had to order Slater's Plastikard 5mm plastic letters from the UK ebay, so I won't get the sign built for a couple of weeks.

[rwwin]

Those look great.  Here are a couple of shots of a OGRR piece I had left over from a project.  They are scored on the back so that they can be snapped into single stories.  The only thing I really don't like about them are the locating tabs on the back that need to be chiseled off if you want to add an interior.

[dsteingass]

Nice! Thanks! The pins do look inconvenient, but it's really no work at all compared to the plastic DPM panels. I don't suppose they were manufactured with post-apocalyptic ruins in mind

[rwwin]

I don't suppose they were manufactured with post-apocalyptic ruins in mind

Yeah, I doubt tabletop gamers are even a blip on their sales numbers compared to rail-roaders.