Hello Guys I was wondering what will I need to build these 2 models? I just got a Korber Models #950 O scale flag company. And a Ameritowne #941 Barrettsburg Toll & die co. So I was wondering what will I need to build these buildings? Like what type of cement ? what brands of paint? what type ? This will be my first time building something like this. I have worked on the model cars and they turned out great with my building ability and I still have a 1/2 dozen cars in display cases.
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i love aileene's but for ameritowne or korber I would use 2-part epoxy glue or mid-range AC glue (do not use the thin, runny kind). with the AC glue you can also use accelerator, to help speed up things once you have the pieces in place.
for paint, you can certainly use spray cans or if you prime with cheap primer, acrylic craft paints. for mortar use Roberts mortar which can be applied easily then wiped off the brick face at any time. btw, you should consider washing the resin casting with soap and water before painting to make sure there's no residual mold. it will help your paint to adhere better.
jerrman
The Ameri-Towne kits are plastic not resin. One of the liquid plastic cements such as Plastic-Weld or Bondene is best for these. They actually weld the plastic surfaces together.
For painting, I use a rattle can brick red primer followed by liquid acrylics from the craft store.
Jim
For glue, I like the gorila super glue - blue cap- and not the regular gorila glue. it is thicker , sets quickly, works with the accelerator and has some sort of "rubber" in it that give a bit less brittle joint.
Thank You all for giving me some good tips. They come in the mail today,and I'll be waiting for them. And I'll be watching for more tips that you guys offer up. Thank you guys.