Marshal Post 2
The wood is 1/8th inch (3mm) square. It came from a local model shop and cost 28 pence for 3 ft. It takes just under 3 ft for each marshal post. I cut the wood with a scalpel, but it took quite a lot of force (I even snapped one blade). I considered using my razor saw. It is important to mark, then cut one bit at a time when using the saw to allow for the thickness of the blade. I cut the bits as I went along as it allowed the last joint to dry after being glued.
I ensured the wooden frame was square by building it up on the card which I knew had right angled corners. I only measured some of the wooden bits using a ruler. The rest were marked out by putting the piece of wood over the gap then scribing a pencil line. I chose to simplify the design by using a flat roof. I used the cardboard from a food box, but I had to paint it a number of times as the pattern showed through. It may be better to use white card and leave the wood as is, eg don't paint anything.
Here are some pictures of the real marshal posts at Donnington Park.
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