Peco brick walling

[Adrian]

Peco used to do two packs of brick walling - one red (NB42) and one blue (NB44).

As I can't locate the red packs, would I be right in thinking this version is no longer available?

Thanks

Adrian

[Ditape]

I think you must be I have tried a world wide search for it and can not find it either.

[elmo]

I just typed in "peco n gauge brick sheet" and found some at Antics and Buffers.

Elmo

[Newportnobby]

Still showing on their website - NB44, although the blue seems awfully red to me
http://www.peco-uk.com/prodtype.asp?strParents=3309,3310&CAT_ID=3311&numRecordPosition=1

[Adrian]

I did check all the main retailers before posting on the Forum ...........................

The standard illustration is two part and shows stone to the left and red brick to the right.

However, the caption at retailers such as those mentioned, refers to NB44 blue.

Adrian

[austinbob]

I did check all the main retailers before posting on the Forum ...........................

The standard illustration is two part and shows stone to the left and red brick to the right.

However, the caption at retailers such as those mentioned, refers to NB44 blue.

Adrian

Might be better to use the blue stuff and paint it. That tends to take the 'plastic' shine off in my opinion

[steve836]

I did check all the main retailers before posting on the Forum ...........................

The standard illustration is two part and shows stone to the left and red brick to the right.

However, the caption at retailers such as those mentioned, refers to NB44 blue.

Adrian

Might be better to use the blue stuff and paint it. That tends to take the 'plastic' shine off in my opinion

If you're going to do that you might as well use Slaters Plasticard which is cheaper and has a bigger range (several types of stone and different bonds for brickwork).

[austinbob]

I did check all the main retailers before posting on the Forum ...........................

The standard illustration is two part and shows stone to the left and red brick to the right.

However, the caption at retailers such as those mentioned, refers to NB44 blue.

Adrian

Might be better to use the blue stuff and paint it. That tends to take the 'plastic' shine off in my opinion

If you're going to do that you might as well use Slaters Plasticard which is cheaper and has a bigger range (several types of stone and different bonds for brickwork).

You're right of course. 

[Dorsetmike]

I like using Slater's but not too struck on their colours, so I spray the with either grey or red primer, the stone I mixed dove grey and pebble emulsion (match pots) and applied with a 4" roller, it came out close to the colour of Purbeck stone which I wanted, I found that with normal handling when cutting out and assembling a small amount rubbed off giving a good effect.

It should be possible to match most brick or stone colours by mixing match pot emulsions. I also mix the greens or browns with  filler for scenery contours.

[Adrian]

What's the definition like on the Slaters product?

I have no firsthand evidence but have read somewhere the brickwork isn't as crisp as it might be?

Adrian

[Dorsetmike]

I don't have any photos of a building using Slater's brick, but do have one of one with Slater's stone, (painted as described above) tiles on this were done with strips of tile printed paper.

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[Bealman]

I have attempted scratchbuilding with the Peco stuff, and to be honest, found it an absolute dog to work with. It's far too thick, which makes it a devil to cut, and it has huge moulding pips on the back which can also cause problems.

It must be remembered that this is an early Peco product  (dating back to the 60s - early 70s ).