tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376057412116187041.post4262758289076277869..comments2024-02-14T03:57:08.734-08:00Comments on The Valley Local: Structure MockupsChris Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18052818057825432279noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376057412116187041.post-18823288247599879182014-10-28T08:10:13.118-07:002014-10-28T08:10:13.118-07:00If you happen to know - or can find out without an...If you happen to know - or can find out without any trouble - what thickness of matte board do you use? I assume it's not corrugated(?) And what do you do about larger buildings where you can't put all four walls on one piece of board (or do you use really large sheets?)? I'm definitely looking forward to trying out your approach, but I'm going to go through my current stash of board first! :^)Chris Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052818057825432279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376057412116187041.post-44186194503816099192014-10-22T13:54:53.884-07:002014-10-22T13:54:53.884-07:00Hi Chris,
I usually mark and cut the four walls o...Hi Chris, <br />I usually mark and cut the four walls out as one piece, score the matte board at the wall corners and fold it to the shape of the building. This leaves one corner joint. I usually cut small strips of matte board and then hot glue those inside to join the pieces together. <br />The material is remarkably sturdy and I've had no issues with the thickness of the material. <br />Yes, it's more expensive than foam core, but I've found the prices at AC Moore are much better than at Michaels or a frame shop!<br />CVSNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875631602890773160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376057412116187041.post-85530438599190878372014-10-21T11:01:39.110-07:002014-10-21T11:01:39.110-07:00Hey Marty and thanks for stopping by and weighing ...Hey Marty and thanks for stopping by and weighing in! I really like your idea - I think Trevor Marshall uses the same material - and think it looks great. One question though - actually two: What do you use to attach the pieces together? I thing Trevor uses tape, but I'll have to search through his blog to see if he described his process. Also, have you had any problem with the thinness of the matte board? I think I can get some from my local art store, but I suspect it may be a bit more expensive than foamcore - though I agree it DOES look much nicer than that glaring white! Thanks again for the tips!Chris Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052818057825432279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376057412116187041.post-85222290607941714382014-10-21T10:58:14.348-07:002014-10-21T10:58:14.348-07:00Hey Pete - Not as many as I'd hoped, but we st...Hey Pete - Not as many as I'd hoped, but we still got Gra-Rock, Rocky Hill station, and Cromwell station. Middletown freight house is in progress. So many more than I had before at least!Chris Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052818057825432279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376057412116187041.post-20961632597440607182014-10-20T05:41:00.062-07:002014-10-20T05:41:00.062-07:00Chris, I'm a long-time believer in mockups. On...Chris, I'm a long-time believer in mockups. One tip - consider using matte board (used to frame photos and the like) in "structure" colors - I have some various "brick" reds and a couple of light grays and white - and charcoal for roofs. Not only will you see the shapes and sizes of the buildings you'll have them in something other than glaring white. Just be forewarned - you don't want the mockups to become "permanent!" MartyCVSNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875631602890773160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376057412116187041.post-27645104765098094672014-10-19T17:04:56.167-07:002014-10-19T17:04:56.167-07:00Hi Chris;
Sorry I missed the session - sounds lik...Hi Chris;<br /><br />Sorry I missed the session - sounds like it was a lot of fun and productive as well! So, how many DID you get built?N. E. Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697147224817952244noreply@blogger.com