Concrete/Asphalt effects

[dl85vette]

Time to reach into the knowledge banks.. What's the best method for modelling concrete and asphalt whether it be for a retaining wall or road pavement or sidwalks? Books are expensive here in Canada so I'm hesitant in buying a book for one section of interest. However if there is a good book out there that covers the above requested and other great scenery tips then I would perhaps buy it. Dave the Burlington Canadian guy...I mean Burlington Northern

[ginzokid]

DL, There are a ton of methods and materials for this purpose. WS makes a plaster product called Smooth-It for streets and sidewalks. Their kit comes with some foam tape to use as a guide for the edges. There is also good old hydrocal poured in between forms at the road/sidewalk edges. What ever plaster you use, it will have to be painted. Roads can also be made from painted cardboard or styrene. Asphalt can be represented by sandpaper, AMI instant roadbed, or painted plaster. The best one book I can recommend for just about total scenery coverage is "Realistic Scenery, 2nd Edition" by Dave Frary. A Kalmbch publication. The WS manual is good too for their products. There is so much to this subject that we could write a few books. Pete

[dl85vette]

Thanks Pete. That's enough to get me looking the right direction. Dave

[ginzokid]

CJ, What books did I send you that could help out here? We need titles. Pete

[70novahound]

Dad, I'll look through some books, and give the title and author. It will take me a few days, as I am in the middle of a water pump change on the IROC. It went out on me during the return trip from Binghamton, NY. I have it all painted up and ready to install, I'll put it on in the morning, it has to be done for two car shows this weekend. I also have to get a couple of estimates done on my Cougar, a ten year old with wonderful foul ball aim, parked a baseball on the sunroof, and the car was moving at the time! It's a good thing I didn't have the convertible or I would be getting an estimate on Deidre's skull! Busy, busy man here, but I'll get on it ASAP! CJ (in need of four more arms)

[70novahound]

Here are some books and their authors for you Dave, and anyone else interested in some great literature on model railroading. The best is the one that Dad already mentioned, it is "How To Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery 2nd Edition" by Dave Frary "303 Tips For Detailing Model Railroad Scenery And Structures" by Dave Frary and Bob Hayden "222 Tips For Building Model Railroad Structures" by Dave Frary "N Scale Model Railroad That Grows" by Kent Wood and Ric LaBan "Building City Scenery For Your Model Railroad" by John Pryke "Scenery Tips And Techniques" Model Railroad Handbook No. 26 "N Scale Primer A Beginners Guide To N Scale Model Railroading" by Russ Larson (this book is a must have) Hope I did y'all some good, CJ

[ginzokid]

Can I have my books back now CJ? CodFadda

[trmwf]

CJ A deal is a deal! I'd tell him to go fish, cod fish that is. Mike

[ginzokid]

Speaking of concrete......you are a hard man Mike. I'd pay the shipping back for a few...... CodFadda

[70novahound]

Dad, Anything you need, let me know, I can scan it and send it to you. If you want the books, I'll send any of them you want. CJ PS. Indian Giver:-)

[ginzokid]

Lying Blackfoot. Or did you forget. :D CodFadda

[70novahound]

I remember! ;) But you know I would give you the shirt off my back, it needs laundered anyhow! CJ

[beastranger]

Nutz2u I saw your post in the other group about buildings. I don't know why Sam has such a hard time with the DPM buildings. The edges square up easily with a minimal amount of sanding and when painted look great. Just use a long sanding block on them. Look in the photo albums at some of Pete's wood buildings to see how they came out. They require a little more skill but can be worth the time and effort to build. Stick with us kid and we'll have Sam so jealous of YOUR layout he will be looking over your shoulder. ]:) Doug

[ginzokid]

I'll have to take some shots of my background buildings that I built from the DPM sectional pieces. CodFadda

[trmwf]

Pete, Funny you bring that up. I HAVE been accused of being a hard fella but then no one said life was going to be soft. Really, I'm a pussycat. Mike