Bricks

Ever sat down and really looked at a brick wall? I mean REALLY looked at one? In modeling these structures, we tend to end up with nice, clean, monotone buildings with perfect mortar lines. ESPECIALLY when buying "RTR" structures. In real life though, is is just not the case.



Mortar crumbles, new mortar is added. Bricks darken, smoke, soot, and rust accumulate. Windows are removed to facilitate renovations. The plan is for the CH Scooter Company, which has already been retro-fitted into the corner of my home layout, to undergo a significant detailing process. The building has already been "un-folded" into a long, "stepped design" from a tall manufacturing facility in the back, to a single story shipping area in the front.





I'll be painting random bricks in a few various brick tones to bring out some variety, and also indicating some patched mortar here & there, along with darker powders to suggest overall wear & tear on the structure. as this is essentially a backdrop to the rest of this part of the layout, and one that will be in place for a LONG time, it needs to be done well!