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Installing O Scale Model Brick
Jon writes:
“Hey Guys, I am building a diorama of our lake home and I want to make the chimney which is ground to roof top high out of O scale individual brick. I plan to use some solid stock pine to create the base to build off of but I was hoping to could get some tips on how to install/lay the individual brick without making a mess. These are tiny brick as you may well know. Any help is appreciated… Any thoughts on the correct adhesive to use is also appreciated… Have a great day Folks!”
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You are probably better off using comercial downloadable model brick paper and print it off to O scale.
Alternatively, take a photo of your chimney with a ruler in it so you can print it to the correct scale.
Robert
Saw a video of a modeller using the rough side of a cardboard egg carton to create stone paving & stone block effect. Might take as long to do as using mini bricks, but is light-weight option & cheap. Just make sure have sharp hobby knife.
Try sticking the bricks to card first lying on flat surface then attache the lot together.This will make it easier to assemble.
Way to go Fred. I like when the posting answers the question asked!
Thank for you for this reply it now maybe show what this Blogg is for. I have copied many good ideas that people have sent in.Hope it continues to be inspirational for other Modelers.