Wednesday, 31 January 2018

cobbled surface - oops !

things don't always go smoothly with some projects, the embossed paper was nicely stuck down etc - then painted - a nice array of 'bubbles' turned up on it drying out - it would appear the paper is of marginally varying thickness and I in all likelihood I did not get the paper properly stuck down in places - so it dried unevenly leaving a bumpy surface
I have kept the leftover pieces, it may be better to use on smaller areas.
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10 comments:

  1. Codsticker31 January 2018 at 07:38

    Could you apply pressure to keep the paper from bubbling while the glue dries? Perhaps not so much as to flatten out the cobbles but just enough force the paper flat.

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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek31 January 2018 at 08:39

    Oh dear , can you pop the bubbles then apply weight to straighten things out ?

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  3. Frank O Donnell31 January 2018 at 08:50

    Would it be possible to paint it before glue it down ? as I think the wetting of the paper after it was glued is what has caused the problem.

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    1. tidders1 February 2018 at 06:50

      tried painting a piece of the paper first - with variable paint thickness and wetness the paper 'warps' somewhat - haven't tried sticking it down yet.

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  4. Springinsfeld31 January 2018 at 12:35

    It actually looks fine to me... you often see cobbled areas with ridges and rides in like this.

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    1. tidders1 February 2018 at 06:47

      good point, but the lumps are bumps are too noticeable with 28mm figs.

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  5. Jiminho1 February 2018 at 11:04

    It was a great idea...

    Here is a link for a pre-made flexible texture sheet for cobbled roads, perhaps a solution if somewhat pricey:

    http://www.choochenterprises.com/HOroads.html

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    1. tidders2 February 2018 at 03:29

      nice looking product; a cheaper alternative is METCALFE MOO51 00/H0 COBBLESTONE CARD SHEETS - I have some of this which I used for my stone harbour wharf section tops.

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    2. Jiminho3 February 2018 at 12:54

      Allan, many thanks! Cheaper is very often better! I wonder if I can find Metcalfe things this side of the water...

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