Coroplast scale buildings

[Stuff]

wow that looks super easy!

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by up9018

That is a pretty cool idea. Stuff is way lighter than plywood and would make some great buildings to move to a show.

Yes. Light but fairly strong and no dust or special tooling to worry about.

Originally Posted by blitzk

They look great Mario. You did a fantastic job!!!

Thanks bud, appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Stuff

wow that looks super easy!

I'm no expert carpenter but this was super easy to work with and build. Made the house in a couple nights.
Haven't done any wind tests but confident it's snug on the dowels and handle a good breeze..... Now the open spaces of Estevan on the other hand...not sure. Besides, who plays in 40mph winds anyway.

[Supermario]

The only tricky part is cutting the fold points. Because of the size of building I had to use the 8' length of the sheet, same direction the ribs run to make it all one piece. Could build in sections for larger stuff but I like the solid feel of one continuous piece.
Anyway, this all means the fold cuts are across the grain of the sheet. So I mark the distance I want, then make a mark 5mm on each side of that line.carefully cut through just one layer and then trim each individual rib off. After you cut a few and have something to grab onto its easy going. Pulling up on the scrap piece as you just touch with a knife and it cuts clean off. Trick is to get as close to the outer layer so it will fold easy but not cut through the outer layer.

I didn't take the time to cut close in these pics And the fold is a little stubborn till I trimmed. Smaller buildings none of this is an issue as following the ribs makes life easy like the stairs were to make.

[Supermario]

Office building is pretty much done except for front steps and interior lighting. Roof is on, window trim done, so I figured.....time for the first family photo!