Introduced in the second season of Thomas and Friends, this signal box has been used in a handful of important sets throughout the series. While my original goal for this project back when I began modeling in 2017 was to loosely replicate only the design of the prop seen on screen, I revisited this model in 2020 with the goal of repainting and modifying it to more accurately resemble its show appearance. While it is still very much a dated design of mine, I am happy I was able to work with what I had and refurbish a model that has been with me for years!
Making of: Signal Box 2
The structure's screen used prop (season 2 condition)
My old CAD design of the building
The building after being 3D printed in 2018 next to an at-the-time finished model
The building after filming in 2018 - it was painted in shades of grey to fit a specific aesthetic. The roof was also 3D-printed
The building during filming in 2019 - it is here I tried to rectify the inaccurate paint-job
The building as it stands now - renovated in 2020 with an accurate paint-job, a proper roof, additional detailing, and plastic sheet glass windows!