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Post by neverland on Jun 23, 2017 5:56:14 GMT -5
I've just assembled a barn kit that came together nicely but I hate the shingles provided. Have searched the net for corrugated roofing but can't find it in z scale. The paper crimpers are too big also. Any ideas?
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Post by markm on Jun 23, 2017 10:29:59 GMT -5
I use a cast corrugated building that was made many years ago as a form for aluminum foil, although that probably isn't going to help you much.
I have also wrapped foil around small fine-pitch screws to create corrugated pipe. If one is mechanically inclined, it seems to me you could expand on that idea and build something like a really small pasta maker to roll your own. Thinking about it a bit more, I suppose one could use a fine-pitch screw like a rolling pin as well.
If you find a solution, please let us know.
Mark
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Post by BAZman on Jun 23, 2017 10:58:11 GMT -5
Rather than roll the foil around the screw, it is easier to get a longer 'all-thread' screw (preferably no head or cut the head off) and then just roll it across. I've used (quite fine) www.builders-in-scale.com/bis/parts-metal.htmlSearch: corrugated roofing n scale it returned model suppliers and several YouTube vidz |
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Post by neverland on Jun 23, 2017 11:19:51 GMT -5
Have considered rolling screw on heavy duty foil but wonder how to glue it down securely without distorting or flattening the ridge profiles.
Do you think N scale will work on a barn roof?
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Post by zscalehobo on Jun 23, 2017 11:45:36 GMT -5
I've just assembled a barn kit that came together nicely but I hate the shingles provided. Have searched the net for corrugated roofing but can't find it in z scale. The paper crimpers are too big also. Any ideas? Kibri has a few 6910 Brick Wall Material (10x15cm) (tan, photo attached) 6920 Round Roof Tile Material (10x15cm) (red, photo of finished kit, attached) 6921 Lap Roof Tile Material (10x15cm) (red, no photo, but finer than 6920) Attachments:
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Post by markm on Jun 23, 2017 14:44:59 GMT -5
I used some N scale foil the looked OK, a bit oversized, but that was so long ago that I can't make a referral. I had difficulty cutting a clean edge cross-grain. What worked the best for me was to cut several stacked pieces at once using small scissors and small cuts. I used the factory cut for my exposed edge and hide my cut under a cap at the roof peak.
Mark
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Post by cwrr on Jun 23, 2017 14:50:57 GMT -5
I've used a bendable straw before, wrap the foil around the bending portion, then flatten, and paint with dullcoat or Testors flat clear.
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Post by tjdreams on Jun 23, 2017 15:58:11 GMT -5
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Post by markm on Jun 23, 2017 16:23:28 GMT -5
I have been assuming the corrugated roofing is something like: www.costametals.com/images/portfolio/28.JPGThe 91217 doesn't look much like that. But since you brought it up, maybe their standing seam roofing 91303 would work. |
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Post by neverland on Jun 23, 2017 17:59:13 GMT -5
I have been assuming the corrugated roofing is something like: www.costametals.com/images/portfolio/28.JPGThe 91217 doesn't look much like that. But since you brought it up, maybe their standing seam roofing 91303 would work. Mark, I agree, I don't care for that look. I've experimented today with foil, dull side up & glued to thin card stock. Then I used a modeling clay stylus to create lines/ ridges in the foil. Then I coated it with sayin finish decoupage. Kinda like the looks. Will try heavy duty foil next. |
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Post by neverland on Jun 23, 2017 18:09:26 GMT -5
I have been assuming the corrugated roofing is something like: www.costametals.com/images/portfolio/28.JPGThe 91217 doesn't look much like that. But since you brought it up, maybe their standing seam roofing 91303 would work. Mark, I agree, I don't care for that look. I've experimented today with foil, dull side up & glued to thin card stock. Then I used a modeling clay stylus to create lines/ ridges in the foil. Then I coated it with sayin finish decoupage. Kinda like the looks. Will try heavy duty foil next. Btw, this method looks like standing seam metal sheets rather than corrugated. Less busy for my taste. |
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