Old Squid Brewery Project

[EricQuebec]

Hello All,

Since my SWSM Railroad Camp dio is almost finish, I've begin a new project for the port district of my futur layout . The building is largely (completely?) inspired by the Graves  building Kit from Barmills, and will be placed just at right of the Redhook complex.
After a little bit more of two years to just building kit, I've decide to reconnect with scratchbuilding and  a new challenge : plaster molding
First I've make a complete draw of all pieces needed with the maximum of accuracy. For that I've learn to use Corel Draw X7, and after some try, I've a lot of fun with it. Then I've printed the draw and glue them on 4 ply bristol, and cut them to make template.

Then, I've used this template to make mold in styren, All the mold are 1/4" deep.  I haven't inventted anything in the conception of these molds, because I have followed the instructions given by Doug Foscale in one of his video (volume 6 : Masonry wall technique)

then I've filled the mold with plaster of Paris, after few research I,ve found the perfect recipe for plaster molding, with virtually no losses
first we must calculate the volume of the mold. the volume of the mold divide by 2 give the volume of water needed. Finally the volume of water multiplied by 3 give the volume of plaster needed. You can now fill the mold with this right quantity of plaster at the right consistency. Then shake the mold to remove any bubble air and let it dry.

When the plaster is dry, you can remove it from the mold. Casting on a styrene sheet Is not recommended for long and narrow pieces because they are carving during drying process. I think that my styrene sheet isn't rigid enough. SO after lost and broke many pieces ( about 20 % of the pieces needed), I've decide to make the mold on a glasses, that give a better result due to his rigidity.

Finally I've begin to engrave the brick on the wall, and sanded some angle on different section of the wall. Here's a pictures of all the plaster wall of this project.


To be continued.

Eric Québec city

[ak-milw]

There is something I never tried, casting my own walls. Looks like they are coming out great.

[deemery]

Tres bon!


dave

[Janbouli]

Wow Eric , true scratchbuilding, love to follow along.

[EricQuebec]

There is something I never tried, casting my own walls. Looks like they are coming out great.

Thank you for your comment Andy, You must try casting a wall in plaster, it's more easier than it looks

Eric Québec city

[EricQuebec]

Tres bon!


dave

Thank you Dave for your comment, I much appreciate it
Eric Québec city

[EricQuebec]

Wow Eric , true scratchbuilding, love to follow along.

Thank you for your comment Janbouli, and thank you for following along.,
Eric Quebec city

[Zephyrus52246]

I doubt many people scratch build a masonry structure.  Great work.

Jeff

[martin.ojaste]

Eric, you are indeed a patient man! Cool.

[Mark Dalrymple]

Watching with interest, Eric.  I really like the look of this structure.  You are off to a fantastic start!

Cheers, Mark.

[EricQuebec]

I doubt many people scratch build a masonry structure.  Great work.

Jeff

Thank you for your comment Jeff, I much appreciate it
Eric Québec

[EricQuebec]

Eric, you are indeed a patient man! Cool.

Thank for your comment Martin.
I'm not really patient, but there're some task (like gluying individual wood shingle or carving brick) that people  said Boring, that I like to do. this kind of task, long, slow and repetitive bring me a kind serenity and a special pleasure to see the work progress.

Eric Québec city

[EricQuebec]

Watching with interest, Eric.  I really like the look of this structure.  You are off to a fantastic start!

Cheers, Mark.

Hi Mark, thank you for following this thread and for your comment.

Eric Québec city

[ACL1504]

Eric,

This is a great structure and I'm enjoying the process. Fantastic start!

Tom

[EricQuebec]

Eric,

This is a great structure and I'm enjoying the process. Fantastic start!

Tom

Thank you very much for your comment Tom
Eric Québec city