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cj8n
Engine Wiper
USA
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 Posted - 01/13/2008 : 9:26:57 PM
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Brick STX (patent pending) is a unique laser engraved wood that simulates brick piers and chimney flues. Less expensive and more realistic than metal, resin or plastic. As the corners are cross-cut they easily weather to simulate worn brick. Our New Covenant Church and Danny's Barn kits feature Brick STX.
Brick STX includes about 12 inches of simulated brick piers in either 3/16 in. sq. or 1/4 in. sq. Please specify size when ordering.
HO Scale (1:87), larger scales availble by special request.
www.kingmill.com
Thank you,
Chris Jessee
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Eddie Landreth
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 01/13/2008 : 10:06:42 PM
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| That is VERY interesting, Chris. I've never seen brick done as laser-cut wood, and I must say it is very nice. I can see where this would take paint much better than say styrene, and would have a better texture. Any plans to do O scale as a regular item? |
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cj8n
Engine Wiper
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 07:22:39 AM
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If there is enough demand O scale would be easy.
Chris
www.kingmill.com
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Originally posted by Eddie Landreth
That is VERY interesting, Chris. I've never seen brick done as laser-cut wood, and I must say it is very nice. I can see where this would take paint much better than say styrene, and would have a better texture. Any plans to do O scale as a regular item?
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Danny Head
Fireman
USA
1769 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 07:33:48 AM
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| Chris this is a very refreshing idea...a very good scratch building item. Danny |
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postalkarl
Fireman
6478 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 08:02:59 AM
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Hi:
Sounds like a good idea.
Karl S. |
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belg
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2008 : 08:03:11 AM
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| Chris, so the way we see it all the way to the right is the way the product comes or is it a flat surface which needs to be build into the shape required? Is the product hollow in the middle or is it solid? Pat |
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cj8n
Engine Wiper
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 08:17:11 AM
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Hi Pat,
The material is a solid stick, all you need to do is paint and weather it. No assemblay required.
Chris Jessee
www.kingmill.com
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Originally posted by belg
Chris, so the way we see it all the way to the right is the way the product comes or is it a flat surface which needs to be build into the shape required? Is the product hollow in the middle or is it solid? Pat
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kay4pacific
Fireman
USA
4765 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 5:41:02 PM
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| Interesting, I only deal in O scale though. |
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Peterpools
Engineer
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2008 : 5:48:43 PM
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Chris
I would be in for an O scale version.
Great idea.
Peter [:-kitty] |
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postalkarl
Fireman
6478 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 5:51:20 PM
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Hi Bill:
If the photo is accurate for the brick size you probably could use them in O-Scale. They look oversized for HO to me. However I love oversized brick for HO cause Scale HO brick is practically invisible. I like to be able to see the bricks and the mortar. This is one place where I think oversized is better. I used to love the Trains Of Texas oversized brick walls. Like the ones George uses on F&SM buildings.
Karl S. |
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cj8n
Engine Wiper
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 7:08:35 PM
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They are to scale in HO, not oversize.
Chris Jessee
www.kingmill.com
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Originally posted by postalkarl
Hi Bill:
If the photo is accurate for the brick size you probably could use them in O-Scale. They look oversized for HO to me. However I love oversized brick for HO cause Scale HO brick is practically invisible. I like to be able to see the bricks and the mortar. This is one place where I think oversized is better. I used to love the Trains Of Texas oversized brick walls. Like the ones George uses on F&SM buildings.
Karl S.
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dave1905
Crew Chief
USA
930 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 7:51:51 PM
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Any thoughts on doing something similar for stone?
Dave H. |
Modeling the Wilmington & Northern Branch of the Philadelphia & Reading in 1900-1905. Iron men and wooden cars. |
Edited by - dave1905 on 01/14/2008 8:03:19 PM |
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postalkarl
Fireman
6478 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2008 : 7:55:36 PM
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Hi Chris:
Well anyway I like the way they look. Stone would also be a good idea.
karl S. |
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cj8n
Engine Wiper
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2008 : 9:07:36 PM
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Here is a off-axis view of Brick STX used as a flue.
Take care,
Chris Jessee
www.kingmill.com |
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Eddie Landreth
Fireman
USA
2714 Posts |
Posted - 01/15/2008 : 9:21:12 PM
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| Very nice looking, Chris, thanks for the pic of it used in a structure. I could see that brick piece being used as brick columns also instead of a chimney, such as a line of them supporting an upper floor. Or used as columns across a front porch of a plantation style house. Lots of possibilities! |
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mthduggan
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 01/18/2008 : 09:51:37 AM
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I painted the display models for Chris. The Brix Stix are nifty. They paint up easily and it is possible to chip out corner bricks to achieve a crumbling effect.
For these, I was painting pretty quickly. I put down a base of light grey mortar using Polly Scale paint. I then used a mix of acrylic paints applied with a make-up sponge. I just want some in Z-scale now. |
Michael Duggan
Jack of All Trades, Master of Some
www.pawofabear.com
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Announcing Brick STX
