Layout Building Service - DCC or non-DCC
Whilst I can offer a complete layout building service for finescale layouts, there is also the possibility of supplying just the trackwork, ballasted/unballasted, painted/unpainted etc.
Additionally I can also separately supply Competitively priced Control Panels with or without switches etc up to A3+ size.These are printed in Colour and Laminated ready to mount etc.
For more information or a no-obligation quote please email me.
Each layout is quoted for separately, and many factors affect the total.
The following numbers are just approximate and assume a 'very average' layout with about 10 - 15% track, 15 - 20% structures and the balance just general, simple scenery.
Baseboard, Track and Electrics
Prices start at about £50.00 - £70.00 per square foot for a 3.5mm/4mm scale or 7mm scale layout. 2mm scale layouts are about 50% to 75% higher on a square foot basis. For finescale layouts, costs are higher depending on the amount of track and pointwork.
Scenery and additional detailing
The basic scenery portion of a layout (rolling hills or flat areas with grasses, dirt and gravel coverage) will add from £15.00 to £40.00 per square foot over the base price depending upon the amount of work involved.
Extensive rock outcroppings or cliffs etc will be £40.00 to £70.00 per square foot or more additional depending on the extent of vertical coverage and level of detailing. Streams, rivers and lakes will add £20.00 to £60.00 per square foot over the base price depending upon the level of detail.
Built-up areas with their high concentration of structures, roads, streets, figures and details will add £40.00 to £100.00 or more per square foot to the base price depending upon the structure types, density and number of people.
The cost of the structures themselves is additional (see below).
Cost of building construction depends a great deal on whether the model is scratch-built or kit based, if kit-based then the brand of kit and detail level desired must be considered.
For basic level detail, as a very rough estimate, you can use 6-8 times the retail price of the kit.
Densely packed, urban scenes with multiple, small highly detailed buildings, can easily surpass £300.00 per square foot.
Please remember, every project is quoted for on an individual basis and not by the square foot and if I give you a price, then that's the price you pay, unless of course you alter the specification or requirements!
Payment
In order to ease both my cash flow and yours, payments will be invoiced on a regular basis by arrangement(usually either monthly or quarterly, depending on the size of the commission, with an initial deposit, against details of work done and photos) until completion.,
Shipping
This will be by courier, and is normally best arranged by yourself (I can advise on suitable Companies etc)
Transport costs are typically 5 to 10% of the overall cost depending on the type of layout.
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If my presence on-site for commissioning is required, this will be an extra cost - amount depends on location and time involved. Though this should not normally be necessary.
