fiatfan wrote: Thank you. I didn't use anything to create the flangeways while pouring the road. I simply used some barriers to define the roadway. Then I pour plaster of paris and use one of those phony credit cards to smooth the surface. After the plaster of paris was dry, I used a hacksaw blade to create the flangeways.
Thank you. I didn't use anything to create the flangeways while pouring the road. I simply used some barriers to define the roadway. Then I pour plaster of paris and use one of those phony credit cards to smooth the surface. After the plaster of paris was dry, I used a hacksaw blade to create the flangeways.
Here's another technique I saw used:
Put thin plastic strips butted up against the inside rail. When the plaster sets, pull them out.
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SilverSpike wrote:Tom,Thanks for sharing your road and flange way technique. I like the way it came out on your layout. I have another question for you. Do you add the concrete color to the plaster mix, or do you paint it after it has setup and the flange ways are cut?Thanks,Ryan
Tom,
Thanks for sharing your road and flange way technique. I like the way it came out on your layout.
I have another question for you. Do you add the concrete color to the plaster mix, or do you paint it after it has setup and the flange ways are cut?
Thanks,
Ryan
Ryan, I add color to the plaster while mixing it. I use the Apple Barrel acrylic paints from Wal Mart. Generally the dolphin gray or the pewter gray. You may need to add a little black to get it to a color that you like. Experiment with small sections and keep track of what proportions give you the best color.
Keep in mind that when it dries, it will seem a little dark. After the road dries, one of the things I do is to sand the surface with some 230 grit sandpaper. This will lighten the color somewhat. One other tip is to make a large enough batch to pour an entire section of road at once. Sometimes it can be hard to match the colors.
I generally pour my roads in two layers when working around tracks. The first layer will tend to settle around the ties and leave the surface uneven. The second pour then gives you a fairly nice surface with only a little sanding to do. I generally pour the first layer to cover the tops of the ties. When that is dry I pour the second layer.
One other thing I forgot to mention about cutting the flangeways. After you use the hacksaw, you may need to use a small pointed tool to clear some of the plaster from the web of the rail. I use one of these:
They come in a set of four for a couple bucks at the local farm supply store. Use a little care so you don't bevel the flangeway.
Tom
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DigitalGriffin wrote: fiatfan wrote: Thank you. I didn't use anything to create the flangeways while pouring the road. I simply used some barriers to define the roadway. Then I pour plaster of paris and use one of those phony credit cards to smooth the surface. After the plaster of paris was dry, I used a hacksaw blade to create the flangeways. Here's another technique I saw used:Put thin plastic strips butted up against the inside rail. When the plaster sets, pull them out.
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loathar wrote:GraphiteHemi-Nice looking warehouse! I'm assuming that's scratch built?
Thanks! Yup, 99.9% scratchbuilt. The only thing that isn't are the roof top details. The awnings and stairs were all scratchbuilt also. Awnings were the toughest part.
I agree. That really looks nice. On the layout I'm planning it will have some what of a similar industry.
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Graphite: I love that warehouse!
I made a tour of my layout so far, a little messy and kind of shaky camera work, but oh well.
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TrainManTy wrote: Sweet pictures everyone!Graphite: I love that warehouse!I made a tour of my layout so far, a little messy and kind of shaky camera work, but oh well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXUufn7NvhQ Enjoy!
great start. what size is the room?
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