Survey for GCSE flat packed building project
 

Hello,
I am designing and making a flat packed model building for my GCSE Graphic Products. I would be very grateful if you could fill out this survey:

1. What time period/ era is your model set in?

2.What is the setting of your railway? eg rural or urban.

3.What kind of building would you be interested in buying? eg. tunnel/ garage where the train can pass through, or a house or shop.

4.What scale do you use?

5.How much would you be willing to spend on a flat packed building?

6.Do you visit model railway exhibitions? If so, which ones.

7.What do you look out for/ what makes you interested when buying a model building?

8.Is there anything that would discourage you from buying a model?

9.If you were to buy a flat packed model building, what material would you be looking for?

Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out this survey, any other comments would be welcome :)

Hi James,
One of my sons is in the middle of GCSEs too, so I'm more than happy to fill in your survey.

1. Late 1950s- early 1960s.
2. Urban.
3. Industrial buildings - warehouses, factories etc. Low-relief to go at back of a layout.
4. OO.
5. It really depends on the quality for me. If it's perfect for my layout, up to £20- £30.
Generally though, as railway modelling is a hobby, most modellers are looking for low- cost accesories.
6. I'll visit any within an hour of my home when work permits. York is my favourite.
7. Quality and suitability for my layout - I'm fairly experienced at kit and scratch
building, so ease of construction isn't really an issue for me. May well be an issue if
you want to sell a lot of models though.
8. Not suitable for my layout. Doesn't look right.
9. I am happy with card (check out Metcalfe Models), plastic (Ratio/Wills) and would
also consider etched brass.

Good luck with your project. If you need any more help, just ask. I'm sure there will be many helpful folk on this forum.

Hi James,
Only to happy to help with your GCSE Survey.

1, 1970's to Mid 1990's BR.
2, Urban.
3, Loco Sheds, P/way huts, Re-Taining wall wall kits or anything that will look good new or old.
4, 4mm/OO Guage.
5, £20 to £30 per kit.
6, I like to visit an Exhibit, i like going to Manchester, Peterbrough, an local shows round where i live. I exhibited at Stafford this last year an had great feed back on my layout.
7, Weather or not it will look right.
8, No not really.
9, Preferably Plastic but will buy card kits at a push.

I hope this helps if you need anymore help just message me ok.

Hi James,
Happy to help with your GCSE Survey.

1) 1950 - 1960
2) Urban
3) Warehouses, factories shops houses park & school
4) 4mm '00' and 2mm 'N' gauge
5) Up to around £30:00
6) Around 30 miles from my home.
7) I tend to know what I want for the plans of the layout.
8) Poor quality
9) I prefer card, but will use plastic to get the right building.


Good luck with your GCSE project.