Any suggestions for modelling an overlapped, sheet metal roof?
John
Campbell Scale models corrugated metal sheets work nicely. Seach Walthers web site for it.
That was my first thought as well Garry but I couldn’t remember if they were still in production of things like that. I still have some of it here that I bought back in the 1970’s and have used it on several old buildings. Always did a great job for me.
Mark
Hey John,
Plastruck makes ribbed roofing sheet as per the attached link.
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pls/pls91512.htm
After posting I saw this was 1/48 scale but if you search the site I’m sure they have 1/87 or HO
Hope this helps and
Happy Railroading
Bob
Evergreen Scale Models also make corrugated roofing in various widths. They call it ‘metal siding’ in their product descriptions but it is exactly the same as roofing metal. For HO scale I would suggest .060" or .080" spacing.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/269-4528 It is also available in 12" x 24" sheets.
I have used K&S Engineering aluminum but it is very easily damaged so getting a roof to sit flat is difficult (if you are modeling a weatherbeaten or delapidated building it looks great). I think the Evergreen product looks better for a roof in good condition. To imitate individual panels I scribe the sheet with a #11 blade.
One thing I experienced with my second order of the K&S sheets was a problem with the packaging. (First time I ordered it was no problem). On the second shipment I could not get the shrink wrap to separate from the aluminum sheet. I had had the stuff for a couple of years so neither K&S or Walthers would replace it. I don’t know if this was a result of storing it for too long or it was a problem with the manufacturing. I elected to use it with the plastic attached. Time will tell if that was wise or not.
Dave
Northeastern from Metheun, Ma; now makes some really nice corrugated roofing. I will be using that on my roundhouse roof-the clerestory section-and painting it black. What is interewting is the these guys have been around since 1946 and are a real household name in the modelling world.
Rich EF-3 yellowjacket
I agree, Campbell sheet metal roofing works great. I paint the sheet metal light gray and let it sit for one day. I then use a pounce wheel at one end to simulate nails. Next, using a new single edge razor blade and a template, I cut the sheet into smaller pieces. I use cyanoacyralate glue and cement the sheet metal to the roof starting at the bottom and working my way up. Be sure to overlap the next row with the previous row. Once dry, I use the alcohol and India Ink solution. The final step is weathering with powder chalks and then fix in place with Testors Dulcote.[8-|]