Plasticard Scratch Building

[dennisfalcon]

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

[Nbodger]

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 

[Dorsetmike]

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/