I'm not sure I'd call them "cheap" but I liked them. Having them as plastic kits also meant I could modify them for on-table use. An experiment, but I liked how they came out.
The Dapol stuff was an experiment. Given the moulds are 50 years old, there are some limitations, but they are OK. Also not really cheap, but I like working in plastic and pre-built railway buildings usually don't have a removable roof! One day I'll build the other I bought!
Nice vid thanks - I have used these for toy soldiers for kids and they come out well with bit of work - The 'country inn' makes a nice German HQ building or as the house for the Bruneval raid on the radar site, I sanded it down and added printed brick paper on the outside walls.
I am developing a mixed military and model railway layout. A WWI Casualty Clearing Station with a variety of military equipment. I too am always on the lookout for buildings I can modify.
Which paints did you use, please? Did they need a primer in order for the top layers to stick? If so, which primer/undercoat? Many thanks and very best wishes, John Courtneidge
Hi John. I used Vallejo acrylics to paint the building. Acrylic paints do need a primer to ensure good adhesion. I just used a Rustoleum spray primer from my hardware store. This sticks to the washed plastic strongly, then you can brush or spray the acrylics over that.
Some of it needs modification for wargaming, but there is a great range. And a lot of it is pre-painted. But these Dapol kits worked for me. I must get around to building the others...
Those look like a pretty good find to mix up the variety of buildings on the table for a cheap price. Thanks for throwing this one out there, Harry.
I'm not sure I'd call them "cheap" but I liked them. Having them as plastic kits also meant I could modify them for on-table use. An experiment, but I liked how they came out.
Nice review, thanks! I use the Dapol Telegraph poles to add a bit of scenic fluff to games.
The Dapol stuff was an experiment. Given the moulds are 50 years old, there are some limitations, but they are OK. Also not really cheap, but I like working in plastic and pre-built railway buildings usually don't have a removable roof! One day I'll build the other I bought!
Nice vid thanks - I have used these for toy soldiers for kids and they come out well with bit of work - The 'country inn' makes a nice German HQ building or as the house for the Bruneval raid on the radar site, I sanded it down and added printed brick paper on the outside walls.
Nice. I must get around to building the rest of these.
I am developing a mixed military and model railway layout. A WWI Casualty Clearing Station with a variety of military equipment. I too am always on the lookout for buildings I can modify.
Good luck with your project!
@@FogofWar Thank you
Thank you! Will these fit as a farmhouse in a french village in ww1?
I can't see why not.
@@FogofWar ok! 😄
Which paints did you use, please? Did they need a primer in order for the top layers to stick? If so, which primer/undercoat?
Many thanks and very best wishes, John Courtneidge
Hi John. I used Vallejo acrylics to paint the building. Acrylic paints do need a primer to ensure good adhesion. I just used a Rustoleum spray primer from my hardware store. This sticks to the washed plastic strongly, then you can brush or spray the acrylics over that.
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Railway stuff is cheap brilliant value and work so well
Some of it needs modification for wargaming, but there is a great range. And a lot of it is pre-painted. But these Dapol kits worked for me. I must get around to building the others...
Fog of War been using these for years and build detachable roofs and floors..love them especially second hand used which I re pimp
Your stuff looks great, so that is a good recommendation!