T. Schwarz Waterproofing

[Dave K.]

Final coat on the doors. Also broke-out the middle door opening, which I'd forgotten to do earlier.

[postalkarl]

Hey Dave:

Looks just great so far.

Karl

[Dave K.]

Thanks, Karl.

[Janbouli]

Looking good Dave, the walls have great detail in the bricks and stones, looking forward to seeing you weather them.

[Dave K.]

Back at it tomorrow, Jan. There will be lots of wall area that won't be visible, so plenty of room to experiment.

[PRR Modeler]

Looking good Dave. Are you planning to do a interior?

[Dave K.]

Thanks, Curt. No major interior...maybe something just inside the doors. Don't know that much of it would be visible.

[Jerry]

Very nice Dave.  I like the coloring for the brick. Your doing a fine job.

Jerry

[Dave K.]

Testing. Heavily-thinned Folk Art Steel Gray.

[Dave K.]

Thanks for the encouragement, Jerry. Having a blast with this build. Gonna let this sit and then come back and see about cleaning the brick faces a bit and toning-down the foundation stones.

[ReadingBob]

Looking good Billy Ray....err...I mean Dave!   

Great to see a kit that features both wood and masonry components. 

I picked up some Hunterline Cement Weathering Mix that I want to try using for mortar of a kit similar to this but haven't gotten around to it yet.  You're pictures reminded me that I bought that stuff and need to give it a try.   

[jimmillho]

Excellent job on this build Dave.

Jim

[Oldguy]

For mortar, try a light gray pan pastel followed by a flat moist, but not wet, brush wipe to remove the surface material.

[Dave K.]

Thanks, Bob, Jim, and Bob!

[Lynnb]

Thanks for the encouragement, Jerry. Having a blast with this build. Gonna let this sit and then come back and see about cleaning the brick faces a bit and toning-down the foundation stones.

Brick work looks good, what did you use to thin the paint with? I have found in the past that doing lots of very thin coats beats a single coat all day long.