Looking at the above picture, did you think, "It's a common station scene ..."? Well, take a good look. Is that something wrong? Yes, this photo is actually a diorama for railroad models! Now, this time, like this diorama, we will squeeze "the pleasure of creating your own world" = "how to enjoy small world". Even if you thought "I would like to do it for a moment ...", if you can experience the fun of making your own, and also prepared a small gift (download content)!

Whether you are old or young, even if you say "railroad fan" in a bite, the way to enjoy it is a wide variety. Anyway, I would like to get on various trains "Sport iron" I want to put the picture in the photograph "Take iron", peruse the timetable and enjoy travel in the brain "Suji iron", previous article"Find No. 1!"But, as I introduced, I love trains like "kotetsu" etc ... And, first, I created the landscape with a railway (diorama) and how to enjoy actually running a model in it ... this time, in the world of model lovers of this model called "model iron", I'm sorry!

The beginning of the railway model was said to be in the 19th century, and was not originally intended as a hobby, but as a presentation tool for demonstrating new technologies such as railways. It has been brought in from Japan for the same purpose in Japan as well, but it is also said that it is that one of Perry's members who brought it!

1960年代には、「Nゲージ」と呼ばれるレールの間隔（軌間）が9mmの鉄道模型が、海外、そして日本でも販売されるように。そして、1980年代の“鉄道ブーム”がきっかけとなり、鉄道模型が趣味として大きな注目を浴びはじめます。

Since then, the popularity of the railway model has been persistent, and now it is loved by adults and young men and women including children who came from the boom of that time, and fans are also increasing among foreign tourists visiting Japan. I see. “Mecca like for model car fans” spots where the facts are well understoodTokyoIsShinjuku'Hobby Center Kato' located in the wardTokyo"is.

The red train that suddenly appears when you walk in the residential area is the mark. Here 'Hobby Center KatoTokyoOpened in 1986, for more than 30 years, many fans travel, just the "model park theme park"! It is a showroom and shop of Kato, which is one of the leading manufacturers of railway models in Japan.

中に入ると、まず目を奪われるのが巨大なジオラマ！　いくつものホームが並ぶ大きなターミナル駅から山、トンネル、川、お城まで……と、いろんな風景を盛り込んだレイアウトには、ついつい時間を忘れて見入ってしまいます。

In addition to a large number of railway models including N gauge, and a sales space with parts and materials for diorama, there is also a service counter on the second floor where you can carry out repairs and consultations, and an experience where you can actually run the railway model Layout is also complete! It is bustling with many railway fans on weekends.

鉄道模型は、模型といいつつも、基本的には“ほぼ完成品”です。販売されている鉄道模型も、新幹線から日頃乗り慣れている在来線、特急まで、目移りしてしまうほどバリエーションが豊富。ちなみに、海外からの観光客の間では、自分たちが成田空港から乗ってきた（からか？）「成田エクスプレス」が人気なんだそう。

"After all, I think the biggest pleasure of N gauge is driving," said "Hobby Center Kato"Tokyo"Mr. Yanagisawa, the store manager, says. "And, because it is the stage that is necessary to run the model, you use" Structure ", you make your own scenery ... ..., making the diorama, also the true value of the railway model" about.

"Structure" means models such as station buildings and buildings. "When creating a diorama, some people reproduce the actual place, and those who create a fictional place that they imagined themselves. In any case, it is quite difficult to make according to the image. "It's also a part that gets addicted as it makes it conversely."

In order to make a diorama and actually run a model, it needs some space. So I have a train model, but I can't build a layout at home ... and said, "Hobby Center Kato"TokyoEven fans who take it to a facility with a layout like this and enjoy driving.

In addition to collection of railroad models, it can be placed and decorated, and miniatures of landscapes can be added to the interior decoration ... There are not a few fans who enjoy such "box gardening" ways. Well, even if you think that it is a bit of a hurdle to make a layout run, if it is "Hokiwa-like fun", can you try it right away?

This time, unfortunately, the scenery around the station has been abandoned ... but it is about trying to make everyday scenery such as "people waiting for a train at a fictional station"! If this train runs to this station ...... or “The station name is your last name ......”, you can create the world's only station in the world!

Attach parts such as the station name display and the information board to the base such as the home, the shop, and the waiting room, or put a sticker on the parts ...... It is easy to say "Should I just attach it?" In the case of, it may be a little bit overwhelmed by the fineness of the work (there are individual differences in how to feel!).

Now, install various parts on the home. The "waiting room" is visible in the back right. In the waiting room and on the home, people who come and go. "Will this person go on a business trip or wait for someone?" ... It's fun to put in place while thinking about the story.

上の写真はかなりアップにしているのでわかりにくいかもしれませんが、この人物の模型、大人の小指の第一関節くらいの大きさ！　なので、作業にはピンセットが欠かせません。そして、屋根部分をはめ込んだら、線路を作り、いよいよ鉄道模型をセット！

Oh! It looks like a train station! It may be difficult to understand in the photo, but the side of the rail is covered with gravel that is laid on a track called a ballast, and it is put on a special glue to create reality. You can change the impression just by changing the way the light is applied during shooting, and not only make it, but also enjoy shooting!

うーん、ここまでくると、充実感に加え、「やっぱり走らせてみたいな……」という“模型鉄”への憧れが多少頭をもたげてくる方もいるかもしれません。

Well, on the home side, in front of the vending machine, "What should I drink ......" thinking men of the office worker style. If you look at the vending machine further ... yes, JR EastekinakaSo familiaracureVending machine! Although parts such as vending machines and trash cans are prepared, it is fun to customize them like this, such as self-made stickers.

By the way, did you feel that "Can I make something ...?" For those who try to try by all means this time, here is the "paper craft pattern" is prepared!

JR East's model was also home to the previous modelekinakaFamiliar withacureTravel around the world as their characters and their charactersacureKun". Let's make this with paper craft! That's it.

By the way, some people may think that it is a familiar label. this isacureOne of the most popular mineral waters in our vending machines: From AQUA ＜ From Aqua ＞ It is a bottle part. Even if you compare it with a pen point, you can imagine its small size and detail of work?

Although it may be normal plain paper to print a pattern, it is best to use a thick paper suitable for paper craft. To make it, scissors, cutters, glues, rulers, toothpicks, etc. are all probably at your home, right? Yes, no special tools are needed. But it would be better if there was a "ballpoint pen that has run out of ink". The reason is……?

ペーパークラフトですから、型紙を立体にしていくためには、折ったり貼ったり、が必要。その折り線をつけるために、インクの出なくなったボールペンが役に立つのだそう。折り線に定規を当てて、ペン先ですっと跡をつけると、折りやすく、成形したときにも折り目がしっかりとついているため、安定しやすくなります。

Well, finally completed? It has been about 45 minutes (depending on individual differences) until you get started after printing the template.ekinakaGot used toacureThe combination of the cool box which is the mark of the trash box was completed to the vending machine of! If you look closely, it seems that only the upper left of the vending machine is empty.

Looking closely, the hole in the upper left is ＜ From Aqua ＞ But! Yes, this bottle part is removable, you can fit in here! And how are they ...acureVending machine ofacureTransform into a kun! It seems to start walking nowacureKun is finished (I will stand alone but I will not walk)!

Furthermore,acureKun, you have something in your hand ...?! I took it out of the vending machine part ＜ From Aqua ＞ The bottle of the bottom of the bottleacureIt is possible to put it in your hand! Isn't it quite fine?

However, the design and the structure are very simple. Please try by all means during holidays and evenings! If you have a child, please join us! Templates can be obtained from the "Template Download" section at the end of this article. In your roomacure& Acure-kun joined! Enjoy the pleasure of making small things and making your own world!

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