I want to "skin" a building I made out of posterboard with something resembling stone. I don't want to do it one stone at a time. I had thought about using dry wall compound and etching a random stone pattern. anyone have any other ideas?

Check out Scenic Express. There's an embossed "paper" that will do what you want, and it won't break the bank to do it. Comes in at least 6 different styles. It will probably be worth your time to buy it instead of trying to scratch it.

Fred

Jim Policastro(sp) did a awsome article on using all types of stones and building materials.

How about one of our forum sponsors, Evan Designs.

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I have looked at emossed sheets before and never been impressed.

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I have looked at emossed sheets before and never been impressed.

Hey, that's my line!

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can't get no relief

Bill,

I'll bet he never even though of you when he wrote that.

If you paint a coat of structolite on the buildings side it will resemble stucco, I would think if you put it on thick you could use a square brass tube end to make stone like imprints in the structolite.

David,
Check out the styrene stone sheets that the N scale architect makes. I've used his brick sheets and they are very easy to work with. I'm posting his latest flyer here, as the new sheets are not currently on his website.


The best way to contact this guy is via email, calling is a waste of time. Maybe this will be an easy solution for you.

good luck.
Nick

nickb that looks like great stuff. I am experimenting with hand carving some random stone with pretty good results so far, but it is time consuming.

Here's a technique that uses the Foamcore to make stone walls:
Click on "Stone Wall" or "Cinderblocks"

I use this stuff. Good product and great service from the seller. Vac formed white plastic I apply over foam core. Good stuff!
1/48 scale rock, block and bricks!

On a building made from posterboard you should avoid any texture technique that involves moisture, or else the walls will warp. The styrene or vacu-formed sheets already mentioned are the best way to go.

I like to start with a flat piece of Balsa. I scribe lines with a ball point pen and then weather it in.

Good bracing minimizes warpage.