Double Diamond Ranch - Page 2

CortezA · 10-07-2003, 12:26 PM

Robin,

What kind of glue do you use?

Thanks,
Cortez

Lemur · 10-07-2003, 03:03 PM

Lookin good there Robin!
Now if I could only get mine to look that good when I am done...

Matthyro · 10-07-2003, 04:09 PM

Cortez, I use white glue.
Welcome to the Gauge guys
Jason, I am sure yours will turn out fine.

davidstrains · 10-09-2003, 04:18 PM

You turn your back for just a moment ... and he finishes a complete factory complex, adds a source for fuel and then starts on feeding the population. I get exhausted just trying to keep up with the threads.

Great work Robin. I have another bookmark to add to the "reference list"

davidstrains · 10-09-2003, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Matthyro
OK you task masters. Once the basic blocks are in place I need to add mortar. Don't quite know how I will go about doing that yet. Then comes the painting.

Robin, what is the size of the blocks? Are you making them uniform or varying the lengths?

Matthyro · 10-09-2003, 04:35 PM

David, the blocks are 1/8th inch by 1/4 inch. I am not exact at cutting so the length does vary slightly and some blocks have to be cut to fit.

Matthyro · 10-10-2003, 10:25 PM

It seemed to take a long time to get all the stones in place. I then used a coat of drywall compound as mortar. Once dry, I will sand it lightly then give the stones some paint.

shaygetz · 10-10-2003, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Matthyro
It seemed to take a long time to get all the stones in place. I then used a coat of drywall compound as mortar. Once dry, I will sand it lightly then give the stones some paint.

That took a set of brass ones to do knowing that, unlike styrene, you can't just wash it off. The drywall compound I'm familiar with should come to a nice finish just by brushing over it with a medium bristle toothbrush. It will look great if (when?

) it works out.

SD90 · 10-11-2003, 05:47 PM

That is some great work on these stones Robin! They look very real!

Mike.

Matthyro · 10-12-2003, 10:27 AM

Progress so far.

Clerk · 10-12-2003, 10:34 AM

It is shaping up Robin. Looking great.

interurban · 10-12-2003, 12:23 PM

Looks Great Robin.

You got to have a flag on the roof

jon-monon · 10-12-2003, 02:08 PM

Faaaaaaaaaarm Out!

jawatkins · 10-12-2003, 02:44 PM

I am continually overwhelmed by the projects that you put together from scratch. The brickwork on this one is so real. I'm not sure how you do it, but I'm glad that you do. Thanks for sharing all of your "labor of love" with us.

RailRon · 10-12-2003, 03:43 PM

This stonework looks great, Robin.

Although I won't build a stone house, the same technique could be used for a masonry pillar of a bridge or for tunnel portals.

I'll give it a try - thank you for lighting up a bulb for me!

Ron

10-07-2003, 04:09 PM	#18
Matthyro Will always be re-membered Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgetown, Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,080 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cortez, I use white glue. Welcome to the Gauge guys Jason, I am sure yours will turn out fine. __________________ Robin To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-09-2003, 04:18 PM	#19
davidstrains Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,067 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You turn your back for just a moment ... and he finishes a complete factory complex, adds a source for fuel and then starts on feeding the population. I get exhausted just trying to keep up with the threads. Great work Robin. I have another bookmark to add to the "reference list" __________________ David in Virginia

10-09-2003, 04:35 PM	#21
Matthyro Will always be re-membered Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgetown, Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,080 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	David, the blocks are 1/8th inch by 1/4 inch. I am not exact at cutting so the length does vary slightly and some blocks have to be cut to fit. __________________ Robin To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-12-2003, 10:34 AM	#26
Clerk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Esparto, California Posts: 1,749 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It is shaping up Robin. Looking great. __________________ Dick NARA member #40 In God We Trust

10-12-2003, 12:23 PM	#27
interurban Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pickering. Ontario. Canada. Posts: 4,496 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks Great Robin. You got to have a flag on the roof __________________ Chris. Traction Nut. Keeping the sparks flying off the overhead Building a Traction Layout. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-07-2003, 12:26 PM	#16
CortezA Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Robin, What kind of glue do you use? Thanks, Cortez

10-07-2003, 03:03 PM	#17
Lemur Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Yorkville, Illinois Posts: 22 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lookin good there Robin! Now if I could only get mine to look that good when I am done...

10-11-2003, 05:47 PM	#24
SD90 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,160 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is some great work on these stones Robin! They look very real! Mike.

10-12-2003, 02:08 PM	#28
jon-monon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cobblers Knob, IN Posts: 5,086 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Faaaaaaaaaarm Out! __________________ jon NARA #63 Jello Chef Loggin? You bet! Loggers Never Lie! 1/4 danskmand Bing-boing-boong-bong (juice harp) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. knudsen(a)2guyzandsumtrains.com

10-12-2003, 02:44 PM	#29
jawatkins Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 238 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am continually overwhelmed by the projects that you put together from scratch. The brickwork on this one is so real. I'm not sure how you do it, but I'm glad that you do. Thanks for sharing all of your "labor of love" with us.

10-12-2003, 03:43 PM	#30
RailRon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Trimbach, Switzerland Posts: 1,676 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	This stonework looks great, Robin. Although I won't build a stone house, the same technique could be used for a masonry pillar of a bridge or for tunnel portals. I'll give it a try - thank you for lighting up a bulb for me! Ron __________________ Brass hat of the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. RR >> Through the Hardshell Mountains, not around them << NARA Member #47

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