July Model Railroader - Lou Sassi photo

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Just received the July Model Railroader here in England - on page 112/113 is a photo from Lou Sassi’s new book showing a street scene. What I would like to know (for those who have seen this photo) is how he did the kerbstones - I am busy doing a street scene and was going to try to find commercial pavement sections, but his looks so much better - uneven, just like in real life…!

Does anyone know how he did this, or can someone tell me a way of doing this? (or if Lou is reading this, I would really love to hear from you regarding this…)

A small photo from the same layout can be seen at the bottom of this page - http://users.rcn.com/jimdu4/ModelingTheRutland/Sassi.htm

Ciao,

Peter Borcherds
Paliz Bay Railway & Navigation Co.
HO Scale model railroad
http://www.palizbay.com/?mr

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I looked and I’m guessing it is just strip sytrene, scribed.

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I too have a feeling it is just strip styrene… but let me say, that photo overall, is great! The detail evident in the modeling in incredible. Lou did a great job. The photo of the Monon Alcos on page 115 is also very well done.

The july issue in general is one of the best in a long time, IMHO.

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it might be small stones glued together

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I also thought strip styrene - they have rounded edges at the top - so either Lou filed each one or they are pre-moulded…?

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It sold me on buying his book when it comes out this fall.
Enjoy
Paul

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FYI - Lou Sassi has at least one other book out allready, “A realistic HO layout for beginners” By Lou Sassi - Kalmbach Publishing 1998. This book is fantastic. I look forward to the new one, Thanks for some great stuff Lou - You Rock!

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Peter…The curbing in the photo on page 112-113 in the July issue of MR is .080 x .080 Evergreen styrene strip (Walthers #269-164) notched with an Exacto knife and lightly sanded to round off the edges. It was painted with Poly Scale D&H grey. The street surface was made using a product called Scale Crete. I also added SS Ltd. manhole covers (Walthers #650-2333) and catch basins (Walthers #650-2334). There will be an in-depth explanation of the construction of that scene in the new book and MR is also going to run a condensed version of the chapter in an upcoming issue. LOU SASSI

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Where can I get Scale Crete? Is it available in hobby shops or do I need to look for it at home improvement stores?

Thank you,
Mondo

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Scale Crete is available from CS Designs, 140 Brockton Place, Valparaiso, In. , 46385, 1- 800-326-7087, E mail : LMGaller@comcast.net L.S.

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Hi Lou,

Thank you so much for this! Much appreciated!

Can’t wait for your new book…

Ciao,

Peter Borcherds