Molded windows versus printed windows

[engineshop]

Since I use a laser, plywood und basswood is a great material and I like the effect of stained wood for models even though the grain is exaggerated.





Back to the topic. I used regular white cardstock for my window frames. Unfortunately with the laser I cannot get under 0.6mm for the muntins or the paper goes up in smoke. This would be a problem in N scale but I can live with in HO.

[Zox]

Back to the topic. I used regular white cardstock for my window frames. Unfortunately with the laser I cannot get under 0.6mm for the muntins or the paper goes up in smoke.

With my Silhouette cutter, I've been able to do 2.4" (0.015"/0.38mm actual) muntins in cardstock:



And 2" (0.013"/0.32mm actual) muntins in 0.005" styrene:

[peteski]

Sorry I don't see the problem.

Well, it was not how deeply the windows are inset into the brick surround.  That didn't bother me. I grew up in Poland and I am familiar with masonry buildings with very thick walls.  That results in a totally different look than most American wooden structures.

What bothered me is how far the laser-cut brick trim protrudes out of the wall.  To me that is way too far. The shallow lighting angle exaggerated that (by casting long shadows on the wall).

[chicken45]

After seeing that that bridge in the WU, I decided to post here instead. 

I started building this thing. I made some modifications from what Lemo started. Different siding below the windows, and thinner trim around the windows (.0208 x .0208). I also did some tinkering with the windows and doors. I took digital swatches of Polly Scale Ages Concrete and Roof Brown and color matched them to my doors and windows. I put a little fade in Photoshop. Still a long way from being done, but I think it's looking truer to scale a bit. Constructive criticism is always welcome.
Again, let me point out that I will be building another station after this, but out of styrene.