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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: dennisfalcon on December 30, 2020, 11:22:03 AM

Title: Plasticard Scratch Building
Post by: dennisfalcon on December 30, 2020, 11:22:03 AM
Hi All

Firstly, thank you for the help so far. 

If I want to build houses etc from scratch, what thickness of plasticard would be ideal for houses etc?

Thanks in advance
Paul
Title: Re: Plasticard Scratch Building
Post by: Nbodger on December 30, 2020, 11:58:35 AM
Hi Paul,

With my buildings I usually start with a base of 40tho, internal walls of 40tho, end walls of 40tho, unless windows / doors in them, then use 20tho. Other external walls with doors/ windows then 20tho.

All outside walls I then bond a 20tho layer of embossed brick, stone etc, cutting out the window and door openings after.

Roofs generally 20tho plus tiles/ slates added, but depends how you wish to finish.

I always allow a min of 10mm below door openings to allow embedment within the layout.

Hope this is of use

Mike H  8)
Title: Re: Plasticard Scratch Building
Post by: Dorsetmike on December 30, 2020, 12:50:31 PM
An alternative type tiling  is available from York Model, self adhesive and quite efective

https://yorkmodelrail.com/product-category/n-scale/tiles-slates-and-ridges/ (https://yorkmodelrail.com/product-category/n-scale/tiles-slates-and-ridges/)