05-15-2009, 04:06 AM
That looks excellent!
The idea of "exposed" roof joists is a good one. Here's an open bay shed I scratchbuilt for my farm scene, where I added wall studs and roof joists.
Here's an idea for for a roof covering.
Strips of masking tape spray painted flat black. Simulates rolled tar paper pretty good.
I've used that technique on my Ore Hill Station. After applying the tape, I brush painted "Engine Black" along the seams to make it look like tar had been applied to seal the seams. Small strips, cut at different lengths, made to look like repairs to a leaky roof had been made.
As far as the shingles, if desired, I used Campbell "Self Stick" cedar shingles. These come in a roll and are very economical when covering a roof. One roll did all the roofs you see here and the shed in the first pic.
The idea of "exposed" roof joists is a good one. Here's an open bay shed I scratchbuilt for my farm scene, where I added wall studs and roof joists.
Here's an idea for for a roof covering.
Strips of masking tape spray painted flat black. Simulates rolled tar paper pretty good.
I've used that technique on my Ore Hill Station. After applying the tape, I brush painted "Engine Black" along the seams to make it look like tar had been applied to seal the seams. Small strips, cut at different lengths, made to look like repairs to a leaky roof had been made.
As far as the shingles, if desired, I used Campbell "Self Stick" cedar shingles. These come in a roll and are very economical when covering a roof. One roll did all the roofs you see here and the shed in the first pic.
Torrington, Ct.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.
NARA Member #87
I went to my Happy Place, but it was closed for renovations.