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I especially like the hint about cutting out extra trim to give the flat prints depth. 

 

Something else you can do: spray-adhere your prints to foamcore (the 1/4" stuff, not the big heavy insulation...although there are places you could use that, too) and, when you have siding or other indented spots, use a straightedge and a fine steel crochet hook to press down the lines. A dried-up ballpoint pen will also sort of work, but a #5 or 7 steel hook has a smaller head and is angled. An unused #0 knitting needle with also work. Both are also handy when you need to score fold lines on the back of a print. 

 

By the way, if you do those little glitter houses on the site (and you should if you like a traditional holiday toy look)...don't forget to let them dry well, then shake them and hit them with AquaNet hairspray before you get them near your year-round layout or the Christmas tree. Just don't ask how I found out that was important.

Originally Posted by Becky, Tom & Gabe Morgan:

I especially like the hint about cutting out extra trim to give the flat prints depth. 

 

Something else you can do: spray-adhere your prints to foamcore (the 1/4" stuff, not the big heavy insulation...although there are places you could use that, too) and, when you have siding or other indented spots, use a straightedge and a fine steel crochet hook to press down the lines. A dried-up ballpoint pen will also sort of work, but a #5 or 7 steel hook has a smaller head and is angled. An unused #0 knitting needle with also work. Both are also handy when you need to score fold lines on the back of a print. 

 

By the way, if you do those little glitter houses on the site (and you should if you like a traditional holiday toy look)...don't forget to let them dry well, then shake them and hit them with AquaNet hairspray before you get them near your year-round layout or the Christmas tree. Just don't ask how I found out that was important.

Thanks for the tips

Originally Posted by Khayden93:

Thoughts on using printable card stock paper buildings on a small layout instead of Platicville or expensive kits.

I've been doing that on my O-27 layout. I draw them up on the computer and print them out. I glue the cardstock to foamcore.

The Quonset hut, the barbeque joint, the interlocking tower and gas station (including the pumps) are cardstock.

 

Here's a church house too.

 

Last edited by handyandy
Originally Posted by handyandy:
Originally Posted by Khayden93:

Thoughts on using printable card stock paper buildings on a small layout instead of Platicville or expensive kits.

I've been doing that on my O-27 layout. I draw them up on the computer and print them out. I glue the cardstock to foamcore.

The Quonset hut, the barbeque joint, the interlocking tower and gas station (including the pumps) are cardstock.

 

Here's a church house too.

 

They look great

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