01-11-2009, 02:02 PM
Kurt, you've pretty-well convinced me that my next 4'x8' sheet of styrene should be .080" rather than my usual .060", as the added thickness looks much better for simulating concrete walls. However, I'm surprised that you don't still require interior bracing, especially for the longer walls or the broader expanses of roof. For smaller structures, I use square strips, either .100" or .125", although these also act as an aid in assembly, and for large buildings, 1/2" wide-or-so strips cut from the .060" sheet - these are cemented at right angles to the back of the wall, either horizontally or vertically, as required, and to the underside of the roof, to prevent sagging.
As everyone else has mentioned, your're doing some beautiful work on a model of an ugly building, and the results are very realistic.
Wayne
As everyone else has mentioned, your're doing some beautiful work on a model of an ugly building, and the results are very realistic.
Wayne