In-ko-pah RR: Brick building

Thanks, and feel free to use any of my techniques! That's why I post them.

I too have tried, on a small scale, to put the mortar color on over the bricks and then wipe it off. It always seems to leave the bricks discolored and smudged. I'm sure this method works better when using other materials for the mortar, but with paint, not so much.

Oh, and before I tried the stamp, I tried using a hard rubber roller (aka "brayer"). I had trouble getting the paint to go onto the roller evenly. Also the rollers I found were much too large to get into all the areas of my complex structure.
 
I really enjoy your building threads Ray - superb!
 
My bags are packed ........when can I move in :bigsmile:
 
PhilP said:
Very impressive Ray!
What do you use on the face of your pads?
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Thanks! I just use the PVC board. However I'm wondering if it might have worked better to use something like rubber stamp material, if I could get it in sheets.
 
I've used the mortar coloured paint first, then used a sponge to dab the stone coloured paint on second. It works well for brickwork to. I used a scourer sponge, the corner of the sponge you can squeeze a bit, so you get a nice point and can get into all the tight corners.

Shots showing after the first mortar coat, then after the stone colour is added. Some of the stones are underpainted before the main coat is applied:

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Now here's me with my brain telling me I can not paint..
Then work like this pops up to reinforce the point.
That stonework is even more impressive than the brickwork!!
 
Beautiful stonework. I love the colors.

What material is it made from?
 
Made some more progress, and in interesting turn of events... I wanted to have some very old, worn and faded signs on the building. But first, I felt that a lot of the mortar lines were too deep, especially where the signs would be. So after experimenting on a test piece, I discovered that my concrete colored latex paint could be mixed with DAP "Dynaflex 230" paintable sealant, which I then rubbed into the grooves. I had to do small sections at a time, quickly washing off the excess with a damp cloth and a paper towel. This worked extremely well, much better then when I had tried it with paint only. So I may have to reconsider my whole approach before I create my next brick building. Anyway, here's how it turned out:
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I masked off the area for the signs, and painted in the background color. I dabbed the paint on using a piece of gray foam from a cheap foam paintbrush. Then I used a fine-tipped brush to hand-paint some blotches of solid color, and also to blend in some tints. In this photo you can also see where I experimented with some hand-painted chipping. It looked good so I stopped there. The chipping really needed to be done after the lettering was added:
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The lettering was printed out on self-adhesive vinyl. You can find inkjet printable vinyl on ebay. I cut out the letters and positioned the mask onto the building. I tried using the foam to apply the paint but it couldn't get down near the edges of the mask, so I ended up stippling it with an old, small brush. After removing the mask, I used a fine brush to add some lighter shades of gray. Then I added the chipping, again painting it by hand with a fine point brush:
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And here are some close ups of the smaller, vertical signs:
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The windows and doors were temporarily inserted in the structure. I still have to finish painting the door and add glass to the windows. I also need to paint the stone walls on the sides of the building, paint the roof and add smokejacks, etc. Then I'll do some weathering on the overall structure. But currently I'm deciding whether I want to add any more signs.
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That's it for now, more later. Enjoy! .
 
I'd ask with the greatest respect and in the nicest possible way to cease and desist. If you refuse you will be responsible for my hospital bill to get the green colouration from my skin...
 
You raise the bar every time. Brilliant:thumbup:
 
This is inspirational... I am going to buy me some pvc foam and give something (far more simple) like this a go. This is incredible....
 
I've not noticed this thread before - flaming EXCELLENT. I've not used this material before - never heard of it - but I shall for my next project. Thanks very much for bringing it to my attention!!!!
 
Superb - I bow to the master!

Quick research - the pvc foam boards are call "Suntuf" in Oz, retailing at @$50 per square metre (say £25) - not particularly cheap, but having seen the amazing results on here, well worth it!

Thanks again.

I think this thread should be copied to the Knowledge Base for easier future reference!!
 
chris beckett said:
Quick research - the pvc foam boards are call "Suntuf" in Oz, retailing at @$50 per square metre (say £25) - not particularly cheap, but having seen the amazing results on here, well worth it!
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I know of 2 PVC foamboard products available in the UK which are suitable for outdoor models - Foamalux and Forex.
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Brilliant thread and brilliant modelling,thanks for posting,this material really needs some more investigation,,,,,oh and looking at the vid of the railroad,think i just might start over!!!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)
 
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