Glen Oaks Flagstop

Note: This is not a 'How To', but a display of a completed 'Scratchbuilt Project' showing what can be done with some materials and time. It does not have to have been judged for AP Points.

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October 14, 2005

The flagstop for Glen Oaks was a quick and simple scratchbuilding project based on plans from the April 1979 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. The freight shelter on the right was freelanced, as well as the wooden platform. The shingles were cut with scalloped scissors, and the "slots" between each shingle were then cut individually with back-to-back X-acto blades.

The flagstop measures just 4" long and is painted to match my Bona Vista Railroad's station colors. Its "big sister," the Westcott Depot, was also selected as a "Scratchbuild Showcase" feature.

Gerry Leone, MMR

PS - Gerry's completely scratchbuilt single-sheathed HO scale CNW Boxcar was the very first Scratchbuild Showcase feature. - rph (3/6/2006)

See more of Gerry Leone's work by visiting his Bona Vista Railroad web site at:

http://home.earthlink.net/~gerryleone/trains.htm

If you wish to submit a photo for consideration, send the photo (no larger than 800x600 please) to TJ Klevar along with a description of how you built it, techniques you used, and any special tips you wish pass along.