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Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:26 am
by The Sligo Rover
Has anybody used thin ply or balsa for a building and faced it with card or paper. I am hoping to construct a 600mm long warehouse building which might be stronger and more rigid if built in ply.
Any suggestion, ideas or thoughts please? Thanks.
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Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:43 pm
by Walkingthedog
I’ve used both. No problems.
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:12 pm
by Stese
sounds like a solid idea! let us know how you get on.
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:43 pm
by brian1951
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:12 am
by The Sligo Rover
Brian 1951, what sort of board have you used for the building in the photographs please?
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:08 am
by brian1951
Just scrap ply and some Balsa on the roof, plenty around in skips or old furniture draws.
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:22 pm
by Nine Elms
What did you use for the brickwork?
John
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:27 pm
by brian1951
Plasticard John, Most model shops sell it or ebay
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:35 pm
by Brian
A lightweight alternative is to use 2mm or 3mm thick Foamboard for the basic structure. Easy to cut and bond together
Examples
2mm Foam Board
3mm Foam Board
Please note these are just examples and there are many other suppliers
Re: Thin ply for model buildings?
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:25 pm
by brian1951
