Architectural plan sources?

[bgilbertsound]

Hello all:

In regards to designing paper models for architecture... I wonder if anyone has any good resources for plan views or drawings of old buildings. I haven't been too successful in locating these sorts of things.

For example, I just returned from a trip to Portugal where we found tons of lovely old buildings, moorish castles, monuments, cathedrals,etc. (the Pombal Castle is a specific example- 11th century and not too huge) I'd love to design some models to use with my laser engraver.

can anyone suggest a favorite book or two for this kind of reference material?

Thanks
BG

[Formerly Styrene]

bgildertsound
I have found a number of architectural sites over the years, mostly pertaining to model RR suitable plans butoff the top of my head here:Industrial Buildings – Free Model Railroad Plans also the cLibrary of congress Habs/haer collection.

try these out

Dave aka Formerly Styrene

[Viator]

As for the Portuguese castles, my friend has the same problem. He had been asked to make a 3D computer model of a Templars' castle in Tomar. As far as I remember he finally travelled to Tomar in person and collected the photographs.

[bgilbertsound]

-very much for the suggestions!