How would I go about making it in 1/48 scale? I am ready have basswood.

Thanks

~Chip

What type of hut? Bamboo? Do you have references?

German Stalag Luft, like the ones in Hart's War.

If its similar to the one here
http://www.b24.net/pow/greatescape.htm
I would first draw it to scale on paper to get the wall segments the right size. I would transfer the size to the wood and cut each segement out. I would glue butt joints together to build a whole wall. For the joint trim I would use strips of paper.
To add texture to the wood I would etch in some extra grain detail with a pin or gently with the back of a #11 blade.
WIndow cutouts could be trimmed with paper.
The roof may be made of tin, I'd experiment with doubled over kitchen aluminum foil. You could AB extra color and texture on it.

Some ideas to start your planning. I'm sure you'll get more input from others.