Double Diamond Ranch - Page 3

shaygetz · 10-12-2003, 04:33 PM

Well done.

spitfire · 10-12-2003, 04:41 PM

Wow Robin, that is fantastic stonework!!!! You keep leading the way my friend - awesome!

cheers
Val

Matthyro · 10-14-2003, 09:28 AM

Nearing completion.

Matthyro · 10-14-2003, 09:29 AM

In the meantime, I started with stable and bunk house.

mhdishere · 10-14-2003, 10:42 AM

Robin,
Absolutely fantastic, as always. Once you placed the rocks, did you paint them then add the dry-wall compound as mortar? I'm thinking this technique would work great for a passenger terminal I'm planning.

Matthyro · 10-14-2003, 04:36 PM

Yes mhdishere
I did paint the stones with a grey/brown colour before I put the mortar on. Added some more paint after sanding the mortar.

jimmybeersa · 10-15-2003, 04:57 PM

Another great model Robin, I am going to try that block method on the base of the Lighthouse I am building Thanks for the idea

Matthyro · 10-15-2003, 05:32 PM

The house with evetroughs and downspouts is complete other than a touchup here and there and will soon be installed on the layout

Matthyro · 10-15-2003, 05:35 PM

The stable and bunk house is taking shape. From the size you can imagine this is one of those huge ranches in the west where a large number of cowboys are needed.

Clerk · 10-16-2003, 11:13 AM

Looking good Robin....It really amazes me how you build all this stuff from cardboard.

jon-monon · 10-16-2003, 11:34 AM

Lookin' Sweet Babe!

Matthyro · 10-16-2003, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the encouragement folks. Cardboard is really easy to work with. If you haven't tried it yet please do.
The bunkhouse/stable is coming close to completion.

interurban · 10-16-2003, 04:16 PM

You know Robin , one of these days I will "have a go"
You are THE insperation my friend, I have followed all your buildings,, great stuff!!

spitfire · 10-16-2003, 04:40 PM

Fantastic Robin!!!!!! I love watching these buildings take shape! You say cardboard is easy to work with which leads me to ask a question. When you make those thin strips, how do you avoid having them curl as you're cutting? What's your secret, hmmm?

cheers
Val

Matthyro · 10-16-2003, 07:59 PM

Thanks folks
Val cardboard tends to have a grain in that it bends easier one way than the other so cut strips the way the cardboard doesn't bend easily. Next make a light cut first then cut two or three times instead of trying to cut through with one cut. That should stop the curl.

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spitfire Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,210 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow Robin, that is fantastic stonework!!!! You keep leading the way my friend - awesome! cheers Val __________________ But enough about me - let's talk about my To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ! NARA member #67

10-14-2003, 04:36 PM	#36
Matthyro Will always be re-membered Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgetown, Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,080 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes mhdishere I did paint the stones with a grey/brown colour before I put the mortar on. Added some more paint after sanding the mortar. __________________ Robin To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-15-2003, 04:57 PM	#37
jimmybeersa Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Alberton . South Africa Posts: 516 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Another great model Robin, I am going to try that block method on the base of the Lighthouse I am building Thanks for the idea __________________ Jimmy B "Helengon and Backcreek Railroad " Nara member #80

10-16-2003, 11:13 AM	#40
Clerk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Esparto, California Posts: 1,749 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking good Robin....It really amazes me how you build all this stuff from cardboard. __________________ Dick NARA member #40 In God We Trust

10-14-2003, 10:42 AM	#35
mhdishere Inactive Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 172 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Robin, Absolutely fantastic, as always. Once you placed the rocks, did you paint them then add the dry-wall compound as mortar? I'm thinking this technique would work great for a passenger terminal I'm planning.

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10-16-2003, 04:16 PM	#43
interurban Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pickering. Ontario. Canada. Posts: 4,496 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You know Robin , one of these days I will "have a go" You are THE insperation my friend, I have followed all your buildings,, great stuff!! __________________ 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.

10-16-2003, 04:40 PM	#44
spitfire Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,210 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow! Fantastic Robin!!!!!! I love watching these buildings take shape! You say cardboard is easy to work with which leads me to ask a question. When you make those thin strips, how do you avoid having them curl as you're cutting? What's your secret, hmmm? cheers Val __________________ But enough about me - let's talk about my To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ! NARA member #67

10-16-2003, 07:59 PM	#45
Matthyro Will always be re-membered Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgetown, Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,080 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks folks Val cardboard tends to have a grain in that it bends easier one way than the other so cut strips the way the cardboard doesn't bend easily. Next make a light cut first then cut two or three times instead of trying to cut through with one cut. That should stop the curl. __________________ Robin To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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