Layout figures and buildings

I'm not sure, but I think 1/72 would be smaller, not bigger, than O Scale. If that is true, you could utilized forced perspective and put 1/72 buildings and figures in places on your layout farther away from the viewer.

I did that with HO buildings in the distance on my O Gsuge layout:

Arnold

Here is another picture of HO buildings in front of a mountain on my O Gauge layout. I think it works.

What Arnold said! Forced perspective can work! For me 1/72 is too small, too much of a disparity. 1/50 I can deal with as long as I'm careful with placement! I just finished redoing a Plasticville cathedral which is more S gauge but it is going on a hill overlooking the town which works for me! That last sentence is the key! Your layout, your rules! If you like it it must be wonderful! My no.1 rule is that if anyone gets real critical without being asked for their opinion, they are encouraged to leave the train room immediately! LOL

Nice job, Arnold!

I use HO city buildings, in front of a city scene printed background, on my O layout. I also use some of the larger looking Woodland Scenics Ready-Built HO buildings on my S layout.

Thanks Joe,I'm going to try a couple of 1/72 models and see for myself.And a thank you to Arnold Crabari too for his inspiring words"In my little world,I leave this troubled world behind!"That made me realize that I can put whatever I want on my layout cause it's my little world!Thanks boys!!!...see ya....Don P.

I believe 1/72 is OO scale which puts them between HO & S.  As long as you are careful in your placement it'll work.  Use a photo of a similar scene as a guide to where to put them for the right effect.

Thanks John,I will try that.

Don