Scratch Builders' Door Pack: Adding Doors to MDF Buildings

Why Add Aftermarket Doors to MDF Buildings?

Laser-cut MDF buildings often have simple, engraved door details that can look flat on the tabletop. Adding three-dimensional doors from the Scratch Builders' Door Pack gives your models depth, variety, and a more realistic appearance. Whether you're building a custom diorama or upgrading a Sarissa Precision kit, these doors are a quick way to enhance the look of your scenery.

The pack is designed for scratch builders and modellers who want to add extra doors or replace existing ones. With 15 doors in various styles and heights from 30mm to 60mm, you get plenty of options to match different building types and scales.

What's in the Scratch Builders' Door Pack?

• Scratch Builders' Door Pack: Each pack includes 15 doors in various styles, ranging from 30mm in height to 60mm. This variety lets you choose doors that fit different building sizes and architectural styles, from small sheds to large warehouses.

  

• Scratch Builders' Door Pack: The doors are made from MDF (medium-density fibreboard). MDF is easy to cut, sand, and paint, making it ideal for customising and finishing your models.

How to Fit and Customise the Doors

Before you start, plan where each door will go. You may need to remove or modify existing door details on your building. The steps below outline a typical process for adding the doors.

1. Choose the right door size: Measure the door opening or the space where you want to add a door. Select a door from the pack that fits or is slightly larger (you can trim it down). The pack includes doors from 30mm to 60mm in height, so you can match most common scales.
2. Prepare the surface: If your building has a molded door, you may need to sand it flush or cut it out to create a flat surface for the new door. Use a sharp hobby knife and sandpaper for a clean finish.
3. Attach the door: Glue the door in place using PVA or superglue. For a more detailed look, you can recess the door slightly or add a frame using strip styrene or card.
4. Add details and paint: Once the glue is dry, you can add handles, hinges, or other details using wire or plastic bits. Then prime and paint the door to match your building. MDF takes paint well, but a primer helps seal the surface.

Tips for Choosing and Using the Doors

The pack includes a variety of styles, so you can mix and match to create unique building facades. For a cohesive look, consider the architectural style of your building: industrial, rural, or fantasy. You can also combine doors from the pack with other laser-cut accessories to create custom entrances.

When customising, keep in mind that MDF doors can be easily modified. You can carve panel lines, add windows, or even cut them down to fit smaller openings. However, always test-fit before gluing, and remember that the pack does not include instructions, so you'll need to rely on your modelling experience.

What the Pack Doesn't Include

The supplied information does not list any specific care, safety, or compatibility instructions beyond the material and door count. It also does not provide a detailed breakdown of the styles included. If you need precise dimensions for a particular door, you may need to measure the actual pieces once you have the pack in hand.