CCMR At The Bench #2: Modeling brick in N scale

My approach to getting a photorealistic look of brick and mortar on N scale models, using Tamiya and Vallejo acrylic paints. Hat tip to fellow Chicagoan and model railroader ‪@Dr.K_N.Scaler‬ for the inspiration to make this video! Be sure to check out his layout at / @dr.k_n.scaler !

[@michaellawson1518]

I think it's looks amazing

[@ChicagoCrossingRR]

Thanks Michael!

[@alanritchie9781]

Looks good. Thanks.

[@ChicagoCrossingRR]

Thanks Alan!

[@pacificcoastminiatures]

Excellent technique - I didn’t think you could highlight individual bricks in N scale. Will have to give this a try!

[@ChicagoCrossingRR]

Let me know how it turns out!

[@kahunatiki6498]

Outstanding work and effects! Really enjoy your attention to detail. Thanks for sharing. Scott

[@ChicagoCrossingRR]

Thanks Scott - looking forward to seeing more South Shore videos!

[@kahunatiki6498]

@@ChicagoCrossingRR 😁👍

[@dexterdog62]

Nice tutorial.

[@ChicagoCrossingRR]

Thanks!

[@conecuhvalleyttrak]

Looks great. I’m going to try that on my brick buildings.

[@ChicagoCrossingRR]

Let me know how it turns out! From my experience, at least for n scale the molding of the brick has a lot to do with how well the approach works. It's worked well on many of my kits as well as on brick applique, worked much less well on Walthers Modular kits where the molding seems rather poor.

[@captaind6178]

I saved this vid to my email to watch later. I think I can use your techniques and apply to HO that I model. But, hmmm....N scale certainly allows for MORE in smaller square footage. Over the years I have started, and due to life issues, have had to abandon layouts (HO) that were ALL at the bench work and track stages...sigh. I learned a lot, though. "IF" I wanted to go to N scale? Wow, the cost is something I will wrestle with. Plus? The size, sorry....it might not be for me.

[@ChicagoCrossingRR]

For brick in HO scale I think there are a lot of cool options for modeling it effectively. N scale is great for modeling a lot in space, but if you're having to start over with purchasing new models it can certainly be a barrier. I'll agree that the small size of these models can be a challenge as really getting them right requires a lot of precise work. Mostly involves adaptations like magnifiers, forceps/tweezers, very precise brushes. These add up as well.