Saturday, 21 December 2024

T021a Three Storey Row of Shops Pt3…………


Time for the next installment of the Scalescenes T021a Three Storey Row of Shops.

The next section is the A2 Corner Shop. The elements are virtually the same as the A1 shop with subtle changes, but the construction is just the same. 

 

Firstly, cut out the Front, Side and Corner base and cover layers. Then as with the A1 shop, glue the covers over the base. Don’t glue the outer wall flaps at this stage. Then cut out all of the window sills, windows and door, then glue them all in place, just like the A1 shop.

 


 


 


 


 


 

Next, cut out the Interior Side, Front and Corner Walls A2. Then glue these to the back of their corresponding front walls. Once these are in place, wrap the remaining flaps around the edges. The cut out and glue in place your choice of curtains. 

 


 


 


 


 


 

Cut out the Rear Wall Base layers next, then glue the corresponding cover layers in place. Wrap and glue the window flaps. Glue the Sills, Windows and Door into place as before.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Time to fit the Facades. Firstly, test fit the Front Wall A2 If you’re happy with the fit, glue it into place. As with A1, repeat for the Corner Wall A2 Making sure that you keep the left-hand side tight against the inside edge of the front wall. Test fit and glue the wider Rear Wall A2 into place next. Making sure that the left-hand side outside edges line up with ends of the internal floors. Once the glue has dried on the Rear Wall, test fit and glue into place the Side Wall A2. Make sure that the top edge is tight under the roof gutter.

 


 


 


 


Test fit and glue into place one of the Pipe C pieces along the edge of the Rear Wall A2 next.

 


 


Next, test fit and trim the width of the remaining narrower Rear Wall A2 and glue into place.

 


 


Cut out both Pipe A and Pipe B pieces in the Pipe Cutting Jig. Using the grey lines on the rear wall, glue the two pipes in place.

 


 


Next, cut out and glue into place the Side Wall Ledges A2. Then repeat for Corner and Front Wall Ledges A2.

 


 


Cut out the Internal Sidewall and Storeroom Support Walls next, and with the structure sitting in a level surface, glue these in place.

 


 


 


 


While the glue is setting on these, cut out the Storeroom Side base A2 and cover layer A2 then glue into place. Do not glue the large flap. Wrap the window and door flaps. Then add the window sill.

 


 


Next, cut out the Storeroom side wall 2 A2 and glue onto the back of Sidewall 1 A2.

 


 


Cut out the Storeroom back wall A2 next. The glue to the rebate of Sidewall 1 A2 and glue the remaining flap into place. Check all is square. 

 


 


Next, with the structure on a level surface, glue the complete storeroom into place. 

 


 

Cut out the Storeroom Gutter base and cover layer next, then glue them glue together. Once the glue has dried, cut away the grey hatched area. Then test fit and glue the complete gutter in place.

 


 


 


 

Next, cut out the Storeroom Roof A2 base and cover layer, glue together. Leave the loose flap at this stage. Test fit and glue in place the roof and once in place, glue the remaining flap to form flashing. 

 


 


 


 

Cut out the Storeroom Barge boards next, and glue in place.

 


 


Next, cut out the Corner, Front and Side Shop Overlays A2 and glue these into place.

 


 


Cut out the Front and Side Plinth cover and base layers next. Wrap and glue the covers over the base layers. Glue these in place on the shopfronts along with the remaining Pillars.

 


 


 


 


Next, cut the Corner Facia Supports A2 and glue into place.

 


 


Cut out the Facia A2 base layer next, then glue into place. 

 


 


Finally for this section, cut out your choice of shop sign and glue into place. 

 


 


That’s it for the A2 shops. The next ones to do will be the B1 and B2 Shopfronts and Rear Walls.

 

Until Next Time……….




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