GLMFAA1 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 This is the first time I found this thread, very nice build. It took me four days to do the cobblestone base. Just an addition to your history lesson is that centrifugal pumps were developed with greater capacity and began replacing piston pumps. There were two world wars that required metal and there sure was a lot there, let alone the brass for bullets. I have 2 of these in my stash awaiting builds back to horse drawn using the Lindberg stage coach or cannon caisson kits. I built an original for a local hobby shop and I swapped the build for the kit. It is still in the hobby shop case. I would like to see a finished picture thanks for a fire apparatus build greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 It took me four days to do the cobblestone base. How did you deal with the seam that runs right down the middle? I still have the base and would like to use it, but I can't figure out a good way to get rid of that seam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 How did you deal with the seam that runs right down the middle? I still have the base and would like to use it, but I can't figure out a good way to get rid of that seam. Sorry to horn in-I don't know what your base looks like. Although not 'cobblestones', and a different look (think gravel) maybe kitty litter, white glue on a masonite base gives you an alternative?? Scale would be OK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sorry to horn in-I don't know what your base looks like. Although not 'cobblestones', and a different look (think gravel) maybe kitty litter, white glue on a masonite base gives you an alternative?? Scale would be OK... Yeah, I could scratchbuild a base. But the kit comes with a "cobblestone" base with the cobblestone texture molded in. But the base comes in two halves with a big old seam going right down the middle of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah, I could scratchbuild a base. But the kit comes with a "cobblestone" base with the cobblestone texture molded in. But the base comes in two halves with a big old seam going right down the middle of it. Could you cut (maybe hot knife) parallel to the seam, along the joints of the stones? Then fit those halves together?? I did something similar for my GT's case, only in paper. I copied a redbrick pattern onto paper, then photocopied it several times. Then joined along the intersecting joints. It's not 3 dimensional like your stones but is undetectable and nice looking with the car on top in the case. A snap would help. Sorry if I'm wasting your time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Could you cut (maybe hot knife) parallel to the seam, along the joints of the stones? Then fit those halves together?? That's an idea. I'll have to look and see how the "stone" pattern is laid out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 ">http://s679.photobucket.com/user/Aframe/media/Album%201/IMG_0064Medium_zps2d1c9b9c.jpg.html'> Now you show me yours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Just to let everyone know here are pics of the base. It has been years but I think I laminated veneer on the sides and I washed various grays on the stones and then took a rapidiograph pen and filled in between the stones with india ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Sheesh! You can't cut around those tiny things. I'd pass or live with it. OR meebe, fill the seam with Bondo and scribe out the continuing brick joints..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Here is a back dated horse drawn version done by Jim Embry (Washington DC) many years ago greg Edited October 14, 2014 by GLMFAA1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 What about something like this: http://www.monroeperdu.com/Cobble-Road_p_41.html Don't know if it's big enough, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Looks like a 1/24 kit barely fits. It would be way too small for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Harry, maybe nose around the doll house suppliers. Some of their stuff is 1/12th. Or the railroad diorama suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Harry, maybe nose around the doll house suppliers. Some of their stuff is 1/12th. Or the railroad diorama suppliers. Already have. The closest I can find is 1" scale cobblestone sheet 7x10"... meaning I'd have to piece it together, which brings me right back where I started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I thought it might be. Maybe it will fit your 1904 De Dion Bouton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I thought it might be. Maybe it will fit your 1904 De Dion Bouton. Yes it would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Considering the level of work you put into in this I'd scratchbuild a base just because! Go get a sheet of cork, cut it into scale size cobbles. Glue these to your base of choice then use plaster or better yet Hydrocal to fill in between the cobbles. Keep it thin and in the gaps. Makes for a great representation of stone or brick when painted appropriate colors. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I've heard of using lentils to simulate cobblestones. Makes sense to me, but talk about labor intensive... gluing hundreds of lentils in place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I've heard of using lentils to simulate cobblestones. Makes sense to me, but talk about labor intensive... gluing hundreds of lentils in place! 3M Spray contact adhesive, place them then regular grout-close to real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'd rather use them to make soup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'd rather use them to make soup... I'll bet your 9 year old niece would do it in a half hour for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'll bet your 9 year old niece would do it in a half hour for you. If I had a niece... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Harry,I stumbled onto this beautiful thread by chance. I have long planned to build a backdated version of the Christie kit sans motorized tractor. I already have two "Breyer" horses to pull the rig, and reference materials on the harnesses and other equipment that will need to be fabricated. I still need to source the front wagon wheels. Can't see buying an $85.00 kit just for a set of wheels. Harry, fantastic job! Thank you for sharing your step by step photos! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Harry, I stumbled onto this beautiful thread by chance. I have long planned to build a backdated version of the Christie kit sans motorized tractor. I already have two "Breyer" horses to pull the rig, and reference materials on the harnesses and other equipment that will need to be fabricated. I still need to source the front wagon wheels. Can't see buying an $85.00 kit just for a set of wheels. Harry, fantastic job! Thank you for sharing your step by step photos! David Glad to hear you liked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Beautiful work Harry. The changes you make really make a big difference and your work is very clean, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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