STONE PUMP HOUSE HO SCALE

This HO scale (1/87th) STONE PUMP HOUSE is an easy print. It's fun watching the printer lay down each stone course just like a real stone mason would be doing on a real project.

Once printed, paint the windows and door your desired color and then install. Print the building in what ever color you want for the rock mortar, white, grey or black then paint the stones different browns and greys. If you plan to put a light inside remember to paint the inside black to prevent the whole building from glowing funny. For roof sheathing use Plastrut sheets of stryene shingles, corrugated, Mexican tile or metal roofing over the rafters.

I exclusively print with PLA and have found that ordinary clear lacquer thinner (Nail polish remover) is a wonderful glue. Make a small test for yourself of two pieces of printed scrap PLA and give it a try. Let sit for 20 seconds and then try to break it apart. It leaves no residue and is applied with a small brush. I've been using lacquer thinner as a gl