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Scale Model Scenery  |  SKU: BB029

BB029 Micro Layout Baseboard In A Box #1 (1102 x 250 x 221mm)

£53.99
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A versatile laser-cut micro-layout / diorama MDF baseboard based on our best-selling BB017 but with one open end so that it can be easily extended with the use of a BB021 baseboard. Ideal for building a wide variety of dioramas and layouts. Suitable for all types and scales of military, aviation and road transport modelling, as well as small-scale model railway layouts in OO scale, N and OO9 gauge.

These baseboards are very easy to build, taking just 5 to 10 minutes to assemble. No tools required, just a little wood glue. Base plinth has a 46mm high space underneath the entire baseboard for mounting motors, batteries and other electronic modules if required.

Knockouts are also included on the front & side panels to allow BB021 baseboards to be bolted on at right-angles to create an L shaped baseboard.

This baseboard has been designed to fit inside a Really Useful Plastic 77L plastic storage box for portability and easy storage when not in use.

Dimensions:

  • Overall size :L: 1110mm x H: 300mm x D: 225mm
  • Model display area (Double Baseboard):L: 1102mm x H: 250mm x D: 221mm

Click here to watch a step-by-step construction video

Customers praised this model railway baseboard kit as "easy to assemble" and "well made," ideal for micro layouts and space-saving projects. Most found it "lightweight but strong" with precise laser-cut components. Some noted concerns: assembly tolerances can be tight causing tabs to deform, connections feel flimsy, and size may be too small for 00 gauge layouts. Instructions would help.

  • 5 stars: 20 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (12%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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John Keep

Good product easy to assemble have combine the Baseboard with the leg kit and built a frame work around it to display Metcalf buildings. Would recommend this product.

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Stephen Knight
Another baseboard? Verified Purchase

Yes, another to lengthen what I purchased in the summer of 2025 - that should tell you my views which are this is an excellent product and I can only recommend. Easy to build and comes with sufficient bolts/washers to construct with just the addition of a spot of glue needed (Deluxe Materials Super Phatic recommended). Don't forget the baseboard leg supports too if you are free standing this board - just add the legs of your choice.

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Paul
Excellent baseboard kits

These baseboard kits are excellent so much so that this is my third purchase of this version, along with over kits in the range.

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John Keep
Easy to assembly

I Like this product well engineered and easy to assembly, would buy again.

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Tom Baxter
Micro-layout baseboard

Good quality kit that goes together well, after a session of dry-fitting. Having some parts 'handed' meant a little thought was required during assembly - Instructions would probably help. The connection between boards feels a little flimsy, but can easily be beefed up if that's a worry. Otherwise, a nice product at a reasonable price.

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Kevin parfitt
Verified Purchase

Very easy to build goes together perfect can’t fault it

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John Smith
Sturdy, well made Verified Purchase

Brilliant product, well made, sturdy. Fantastic idea, space is lacking for me and this is exactly what I've been looking for.

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Rob Cuthbertson
Baseboards

Great product,easy to build and a solid base.Have bought these previously and will definitely be buying again.Thanks.

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Chris Boddington
Excellent baseboards Verified Purchase

I really like how easy they are to put together and they are so lightweight but strong at the same time, I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a small layout that’s portable.

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Simon Smiler
A clever concept - 'just the ticket'! Verified Purchase

A very interesting concept. The kit is easy and quick to assemble and keeping it in the box is a great way to keep the contents safe - and dust free! I am using it for a station (still 'in build') which is long enough for a decent length train.

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Lester Firkins
Excellent and well made Verified Purchase

I have bought several of these diorama bases and they all are particularly well built and fit perfectly. 100% approval

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Laurence David Maccoll Grant
High Quality baseboard kit. Verified Purchase

This is the 6th baseboard kit I have had from SMS. If you follow the instructions they go together easily and quickly. I glue them using PVA and clamp components together until the glue has dried. I find the baseboards sufficiently robust for my railway modelling and have sealed this one with Rustins MDF sealer but have yet to paint it - I shall be using spray can matt black. This is the first one I sealed but previously I just painted them. It is unlikely to be the last of these products that I shall buy as the price is competitive and the service prompt. Excellent back up by SMS if needed.

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William dalgliesh
Brilliant easy to put together and looks good

Brilliant and easy to put together

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Michael Ellwood
Verified Purchase

Easy to put together and good value for money

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Alexander Kells
Excellent products and service!

Very pleased with the baseboard kit, and delivery was fast and convenient.

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Paul Harrison
Brilliant compact baseboards Verified Purchase

Just the right size for a small project layout and very easy to put together.

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Paul Dimmock
Size…

Well made but too small for 00 gauge micro layouts , more suited to 009 or N but still on the small side even for that application, .. The best size to manufacture these, in my view, would be a 1445 x 350 as a starter, as my baseboard measures , this size would place make a good traction depot or small branch line terminus or shunting puzzle, many micro layouts are based of these dimensions or similar… Hope this helps, still a well designed product and with a size increase would be a great alternative to ply, 2x1 and much work…

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Josh Pugh
Amazing Verified Purchase

The baseboard is amazing and I recommend getting it if you want to do a Diorama

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David Payne
Excellent product

Ideal for micro layout and convenient to store using the appropriate Really Useful boxes. Great for me where living in a small flat means space is limited

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Jonathan Stevens
Good solid product

Really nice robust product, a wee bit of care is needed putting it together but the end product is spot on.

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Simon
Nicely prepard and so easy to assemble.

The baseboard kit was packaged well and arrived on time. The laser cut board components are really precisely cut and all of the components went together really smoothly. The dry fit helped to understand the different options for the assembly and the jointing system for the baseboards works really well. Thanks to all the team responsible at Scale Model Scenery

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Keith Plum
Very easy to assemble

The product is great but the diorama board isn't as high as the main board so it would help if they matched as I had to raise the track bed to align the track

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MR R G FARRANT

I found the tabs very difficult to slot into the holes of adjacent parts to the extent that some deformed trying to assemble them. It seems that the tolerances are too tight.

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Brian Woolven
Perfect fit

Ideal for a space-saving layout. Fits together with minimal tools and is very light. Can be stored in a suitable Really Useful Box.

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Graham John Osborne
Ease of putting together

This product is so simple in it's construction but so effective for starting a micro layout.