Hello everyone,
I just got done putting together another smaller background structure for my layout. I did some experimenting with stone coloring on this one and I'm happy with how it came out. This is one of the first hydrocal stone walls I've worked with. I watched Brian Nolan's DVD and used his technique of thinning down earth tones and applying them over a damp casting. I did not seal the casting before using it.
The base components for this building came from a CC Crow Engine House I purchased but decided I won't have room for on my layout. I really liked the castings so I decided to use them in a different way. This kit is pretty big so I'll get a few more structures out of it I'm sure.
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This is the kit in it's intended form.
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This is my finished "modification".
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I intended for it to be a 2 story building with a stone base and a clapboard 2nd floor but when I added the clapboard walls I hated the way it looked. I added a flat tarpaper roof and I didn't like that either. This roof was what I ended up with. It was actually the easiest. I sprayed adhesive on a piece of cardstock and glued on some cinders. When it dried I sprayed it dark gray.
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The billboard is scratchbuilt from plans taken out of FSM Roadside Delights. The sign is one I also copied from that kit.
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This roof vent is laser cut wood left over from an ITLA models kit.
Thanks for checking in.
-Steve
Steve,
Love the coloring on the stonework. Great job at re-purposing the kit.
Frank
Beautiful stone work. The signage is great also.
Neat structure bash Steve.....excellent built-up roof. 8)
Quote from: fbernard65 on November 09, 2018, 09:31:24 PM
Steve,
Love the coloring on the stonework. Great job at re-purposing the kit.
Frank
DITTO
Eric
Fantastic Stonework! Brian was one of the best - I have revisited that video many times over the years.
Brick work is stunning.
That is one nice build, and your stonework is superb...well done!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Steve,
Beautiful work on the walls and really nice job with the joints and ends where you stitched together pieces. I will need to look up the video you referenced. Your roof works well and looks like a natural fit for this type of structure. I'm also a sign, poster and billboard fan, and you knocked that one out of the park.
--George
Ditto that, George...I've got that DVD but haven't watched it in a few years. Time to load it up!
excellent work
someone should open up a model railroad theater that shows how-to videos round the clock...
Jaime
Love it! Excellent work.
John
Steve,
Beautiful all around, the 'bash, stone work and the roof. This is going to look great on your layout.
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the positive feedback!
-Steve
Ditto on the comments about the stonework. Great looking build..
Great looking building. Wonderful stonework
Jeff
Nice job Steve
Doug
Great job Steve! Looks terrific and I love the stonework. :D
Stone buildings are my favs.
Steve, the stone work is very well done. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks guys.
Steve,
Excellent job on the stonework....
Loren...
Thanks Loren.