tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post3140620287654391569..comments2024-01-23T12:41:44.446+00:00Comments on The Caffeinated Engine Driver: Yorkshire StoneMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-41056165644895780622014-07-12T21:05:04.264+01:002014-07-12T21:05:04.264+01:00I too fell into the trap of using the 7mm embossed...I too fell into the trap of using the 7mm embossed sheet Mark, whilst it's fine for civil engineering works such as retaining walls and bridges I think it looks a tad too large for small buildings. I always lightly sand new sheets which has the effect of removing any rounded edges and flattening the relief detail, sanded brick sheet looks different again from the bog standard product and it also acts as a key for painting.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458331893613937280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-64306321020959763292014-07-06T17:47:39.985+01:002014-07-06T17:47:39.985+01:00Yes, there is some seriously well pored concrete g...Yes, there is some seriously well pored concrete going on there. I much prefer my idea of cobbles though to give a bit more detail, but those photos do show the stone height issue quite well. I really must find the time to have another visit myself it's years since I've been down there.<br /><br />I usually model by an open window, and really horrible stuff gets done outside on a fine day so hopefully I shouldn't have too many problems, but thanks for the warning.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-32225034400249897092014-07-06T14:01:54.535+01:002014-07-06T14:01:54.535+01:00I see what you mean now, Mark. That is an interest...I see what you mean now, Mark. That is an interesting photostream, too! I was fascinated in the lack of texture on the ground in those photos...just very subtle markings, weathering and cracks in the concrete.<br /><br />The unexpected bonus with the solvent method is that you get a sheet with witness marks, like a print, which looks like a wall with the rendering weathering off. If you try it though, do be careful with ventilation, I find as I am using solvent all the time, I now have to wear a mask or it has a bad effect on me.Iain Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633733907566547236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-11830763213349467472014-07-06T12:57:16.365+01:002014-07-06T12:57:16.365+01:00Yes that is the 7mm sheet with the driver figure f...Yes that is the 7mm sheet with the driver figure from the 4mm Quarry Hunslet for scale. As you say I think the stones look about the right size, but then looking at some of the photos that were the inspiration for the layout, <a href="https://flic.kr/p/aaSAn7" rel="nofollow">this one</a> for instance, I think the stones might need to be a bit smaller. I'll pick up the 4mm sheet and do a comparison next time I'm in the model shop.<br /><br />Interesting idea to add extra texture to the surface, I'll have to give that a try.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3079411123321019478.post-38725259415836264042014-07-06T12:36:03.188+01:002014-07-06T12:36:03.188+01:00I haven't used this stone sheet for some years...I haven't used this stone sheet for some years, being fond of punishing my mind by endlessly scribing Das...but I have always liked it. I went out and measured the stones on our house and most are between seven inches to just over thirteen inches deep, with the cornerstones being a whopping two feet deep. If that's the actual 7mm sheet in the photo then to my eyes it's just right....but perhaps for a smaller building, as you say, the smaller version might be a better fit.<br /> Your colours look really good and I am glad the chain of events led you to discover Railmatch concrete.<br /><br />One thing I have done which produces an very effective texture on this Slaters sheet is to flood solvent on a sheet of .020" styrene (in a very well ventilated space) and then slap the stone embossed sheet face down on to it. Leave for 30 seconds and then pull off. The resulting artex type finish takes the dry brush very well and gives added texture.Iain Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633733907566547236noreply@blogger.com