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Old 07-14-2018, 03:35 PM
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Hi, I'm a model railroader in the US who's interested in exploring the possibilities of using paper in O scale (1/48) model buildings on my ON30 layout. I've seen some pretty impressive work in HO and OO scale but wonder if the larger buildings in O scale would look as good? thanks, REL
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Old 07-14-2018, 08:22 PM
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Hi,

Yes, I've done some paper models in 1/4" scale. They look good but keep in mind that the larger you go in scale, more detail is necessary. Such as actually cutting out the double hung windows, or setting the doors back from your exterior walls.

Good luck and show us pictures of your work/experiments.

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This site has some simple O gauge buildings to try out and see if using paper would be a good option
All-Gauge Model Railroading Page
The downloads are pdf files. Go to near the bottom of the O/ O27 Pages section for the downloads.
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small downloadbale paper kits that make buildings sized for O and S Gauge trains
As stated the buildings are simple but you can add detail by layering the trim and other areas to get a more 3D look.
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And don’t forget the advantages of using forced perspectives on your layout by having buildings reduce in size in receding areas.
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Do you know Louis Baud/Suisse/models,all in HO 1/87
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'll post any efforts I can get to an acceptable level for public viewing....hah....I've worked with Hydrocal Plaster and wood as building mediums an am looking at all materials which might work for realistic 1/48 scale buildings...I've got some sheets of foamcore board to work with and have ordered some Sintra board as there have been some pretty impressive brick surfaces done with those.
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Do you know Louis Baud/Suisse/models,all in HO 1/87
I googled Louis Baud ( and "Louis Baud models", "Louis Baud HO scale" etc) but didn't get any good returns...Is there a link you might have? thanks,
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Hi,

Yes, I've done some paper models in 1/4" scale. They look good but keep in mind that the larger you go in scale, more detail is necessary. Such as actually cutting out the double hung windows, or setting the doors back from your exterior walls.

Good luck and show us pictures of your work/experiments.

Jeff
Thanks for the input. I'm thinking of using paper walls/textures/etc mostly for low relief background models or, if the results are good enough, perhaps mid range buildings in a town or city area. I pretty much envision using plastic or wood window and door frames (I've got lots of Grandt line stuff for that) for better 3d effect or at least layering and build up with paper to achieve the effect. Can you recommend a company with high quality printed wall/brick paper models I might check out? thanks
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This site has a bunch of models with brick walls and some brick paper in what looks to be 00 scale (or is that OO?).
Wordsworth Model Railway
You could scale them as needed.
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