7mm Regans Yard

[28ten]

I have been searching for an effect I am happy with in 7mm and im getting closer, i like the way the with the mortar is breaking up the regularity, colour is still a bit off though, but I can fix that in the mix


It is quite hard to photograph this but this shows the acrylic washes in place, the mortar is yet to be added


this shows how rough it is at this stage, it needs to be quite dark because the mortar lightens the base colour

 

[alcazar]

You do realise that NONE of it will work unless there is a 7mm scale blagger being thrown onto the bonnet of the 7mm Granny by a 7mm Regan? Don't you?

 

[iploffy]

You do realise that NONE of it will work unless there is a 7mm scale blagger being thrown onto the bonnet of the 7mm Granny by a 7mm Regan? Don't you?

Or even Obi-wan Kanobi using his light sabre to cut out door frames

 

[Phill Dyson]

Looking very effective already

 

[Jordan]

I like the dark finish 'as is' without going back over it with mortar... back in the days of coal-everything, that sooty grimy look would do the job!!

 

[Old Buffer]

As Jordan says, it's in keeping with the typical look of the the uncleaned/uncared for, sooty stained inner city/large town back street areas. All it really lacks are the wire meshed windows (if there are any at all) and the metal doors.
Alan

 

[Ressaldar]

looks realy effective 'as is' however, a touch of mortar here and there would not go amiss, together with some green slime down the join where the downpipe will be.

cheers

Mike

 

[Alan]

I think I agree with Mike that you would be able to see some mortar. Do like the idea of green slime and other watery dribbles.

 

[28ten]

Mortar is in hand im just experimenting with washes to subdue it, if the mortar is too light the wall is like a chessboard slimy dribbles are also on the way, i just need a good way of sealing the surface before I apply them

 

[Phill Dyson]

i just need a good way of sealing the surface before I apply them

I have had problems wiping off previous layers of acryilic trying to add mortar .......I would be interested in your solution .............never had these problems with enamel

 

[28ten]

The problem isn't the acrylic comming off, it is the wash soaking into the Mdf. I apply mortar dry and spray water onto the surfactant to activate it, I find a damp mix just too abrasive

 

[Phill Dyson]

The problem isn't the acrylic comming off, it is the wash soaking into the Mdf. I apply mortar dry and spray water onto the surfactant to activate it, I find a damp mix just too abrasive

I see, that wouldn't work for me as the surface is vertical

 

[Jordan]

.... slimy dribbles are also on the way, i just need a good way of sealing the surface before I apply them

That is bringing to mind all sorts of gross visions mostly involving sneezing on the model, or nose-picking.....

Sorry... must be a Back of the Class thing....

 

[iploffy]

Cynric I remember an episode when the villains run off through some sidings being pursued by Regan and Co they are being repeated on Sky at the mo isn't that a good cameo scene to copy it had two levels and a main line and the baddies ran over all of them

 

[28ten]

Here are some of the test pieces taken in daylight
First - grey primer my usual acrylic mix and powered mortar. on the left with matt ronseal varnish brushed on and on the right without. im hoping it might seal the surface a little better than the Alclad


The primer makes a real difference..... same colours on each side



a close up of some dribbling tests



the thing is that there are so many variables you just have to play about.

 

[28ten]

Cynric I remember an episode when the villains run off through some sidings being pursued by Regan and Co they are being repeated on Sky at the mo isn't that a good cameo scene to copy it had two levels and a main line and the baddies ran over all of them

I do know someone who would sculpt some masters... Hmmm, dunno what the demand would be though

 

[BrushType4]

I think I like the black mortar the best, the cream mortar is nice and is realistic but not on this type of structure. It makes the bricks look too soft and worn, but then I don't know what I'm talking about.

 

[Phill Dyson]

What is the powdered mortar ?

 

[28ten]

What is the powdered mortar ?

Polyfiller and pigment, so it can be coloured to suit. Very high tech!

 

[28ten]

more gluing....

the spine is up, it just needs a couple of spacers for the join which I need to slacken off


whit one side in place



From the back



It is giving me some grandiose ideas of raised embankments and the West London line