A predesigned rubber roller or template would be great.
Dieseldo on RMweb has the right idea
Or you could do this...
http://nevardmedia.blogspot.ie/2012/11/quick-cobbles.html
Thanks Boskonay.
General process is:
roll the clay to a suitable thickness
prod it with a modelling fork to get the rustication effect
Lay it on a lined paper template and use some brass sheet to line the horizontal courses
The vertical lines are then marked out using some brass cut-off to size
Cut in some smaller horizontal lining on some of the bricks
Repeat the lining vertically and horizontally until satisfied.
As stated already, I intend to redo it to get the more prototypical random ashlar effect.
The clay air dries and sets rock hard in 24-48 hours. 'tis great stuff.
I propose to provide a kit of resin abutements with wing walls and a brass girder bridge at some stage in the future.
I've finally got around to modelling some limestone "coursed ashlar" abutement and wing wall elements for a proposed girder bridge. The main thing I wanted to achieve is the random aspect of the construction. The real ones take randomness to an art form!
I also wanted to try and capture the rustication (the undressed front face of the stonework).
Once the clay has dried I will paint and weather them.
Sorted. £2 for a kit with brakegear, brake levers, headstocks and buffers.
This saves a lot of hassle....
Consider it on the bucket list. Thanks Horse!
A fine looking van Richie. Diecast base? Some solidity in that I'd say.
Whatever about your love of all things brake orientated, just keep away from the horse boxes!!
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They really are superb kits. Very well designed with great detail, interiors, wheels, acetate etc. Though I'm primarily a train man, I've taken to getting a sample of each of his releases... someday I may even build them!
Ahhhh. Now that's the job. A great kit , great construction and great finishing.
Strake eh? Sounds like how a kerrywoman would describe her visit to a nudist colony...