piratemark

I have noticed a lot of talented builders that have displayed some of their custom work. I was wandering about the general construction of these buildings. Building like taverns, inns, homes, blacksmith shop etc.,, how do you evaualte how much a buiding would cost. I am aware of the websites that sell new and used bricks. I guess I am wandering how one would order what bricks they needed to construct a custom building??? Do you buy say 100.00 dollars worth of general pieces like roof flats and 2x4 colred blocks?? Or do you try to map out what you may need? Another ? is the base plates, how do you what to use??? I enjoy the customization and plan on bulding so things, I just don't want to spend alot of money on parts I will not need. Thanks any general building info will help!

YA how do you scale and stick these on figures?? Do you print them on some sort of paper that has stick and peel, to allow for adehsion to a lego man? thanks