Nail holes in clapboard siding

[S&S RR]

John, it's mentioned in the Hilltown kit by Bob VanGelder, but I don't know that he sold them.  He notes  http://www.radubstore.com to obtain it, I think I got mine at  http://www.mmodelstore.com/rb-t010.aspx   . 


Jeff

Jeff


I knew there was a connection to Bob.  Anyway for those that are interested we now have a source. Thanks Jeff.

[JusticeCity]

I love the effect rusty nail holes make. I have photographed buildings from 1/4 mile away and I can see the effect of nail holes. They produce nice plumps of dark grey staining sliding down the clapboard. From that you can see where the nails holes were/are. So are nail holes important? Yes, but for weathered paint free old wood. If newish painted clapboards, your choice.

[hairball]

I do not think I have built a wood clapboard or board and batton sided wall WITHOUT NAIL HOLES since 1988.   Mikie likes them and gives that added bit of detailing that makes your model stand out.

I believe I bought my set of 3 from VINTAGE REPRODUCTIONS ?? in Colorado after looking at their advert in a NGSLG magazine in the late 80 's .  I used them in HO and now O.

mike lynch..HAIRBALL

[hairball]

a few pictures of my john allen style EH o scale scratch showing the nail head impressions applied with pounce wheel.  Be boring structure without the nail holes and the lifted clapboards

mike................HAIRBALL

[NEMMRRC]

I don't always add nail holes to the kits I build. But when I do, I use The Monster Nailer (no longer in production).


Jaime

[Dave K.]

My fave nail hole tool, along with the one from RB.

[NEMMRRC]

My fave nail hole tool, along with the one from RB.

Thanks for the gift. I use it still to this day.


Jaime