What would be the best way to replicate the mortar/ cement used when a wall or building with bricks and stones is made. I am attempting to complete my bridge and it has a stone structure for the bridge support that needs to have mortar replicated to fill the seems. I saw something like aguaplast and have seen videos of people using various plasters. Just trying to get an affordable and easy product.
Here’s a link to a video Martin Kovac did: https://youtu.be/-IeqOjZ9UB8?si=7Os_C9NM5CwLhTDH
Skip ahead to 3:40 to the part where he starts talking about the mortar lines.
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@GulfWarrior ive seen this and i don’t hate the method.This is a strong contender at the moment. I just don’t know if he bought specified modeling sand or if he just got it from nature. I also question if it would work if the fills were a bit deeper. I’m considering a paste that i can wash off then rig and apply with a spatula.
This could be useful; I’m trying to effect this sort of rough and ready finish but am unsure at the moment what to use:
@BootsDMS yeah i feel that. I thought of using a plaster before and have had some success with that method. I just need to keep a wet sponge by to clean it quickly. Only issue is the stripping of paint that can occur
I’ve been experimenting - not least with Superglue - to try and get the right effect - on this Red Zebra section of wall (which I plan to use):
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I’ve used the same method as Martin Kovac. I just used plays and if I remember correctly as I already had some to hand.
It’s good for creating a washed work effect. If done before painting you could achieve a cleaner look.
Not to his high standard, but this was the result I achieved:
Martin Kovac has moved on to other methods since if you follow his channel and mainly now uses an acrylic putty. Worth checking out if you’ve not seen already, as maybe more in line with what you’re considering?
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Thanks! The glue option might, in fact work; I’ll see. It’s that put-up-in-a-hurry sort of look I need.
@BootsDMS that looks great, real clean and great looking wall.
@D1GG3r321 i think the acrylic putty will be more in line. I haven’t seen that video of him using it but if you could lead me to it I’d like that. If you have acrylic putty recommendations I’d like to hear them.
@Gregory_J_Copplin there’s are a few videos where he uses it:
In this one he shows the actual product he uses - see timestamp 16:56. He does point out its downside is lack of texture but rectifies that by stippling with brush before it’s dried.
One of his more recent videos he’s returned to plaster as after a different effect, so I guess horses for courses.
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@D1GG3r321 thank you, now just to find it in the US.
I do have acrylic paste and i wonder if i should try that too. Worst case i can always try and just do small increments with a wet sponge to clean it up.
I’ve also read about using spackle. May just trial and error it as well.
Thank you for the recommendations and am always open to more.
@Gregory_J_Copplin , I’ve had pretty good luck using lightweight (be sure to find “lightweight”) spackle for mortar:
To apply, put a blob onto your finger tip and rub it across the brick surface. It’s pretty easy to do and clean up
Installing the bricks on the other hand was very tedious - each course of bricks is made up of individual bricks, with a drop of glue, then placed. A thin strip of evergreen is used between each course, so there is a place for the “mortar” to go. Just like the real thing but at 1/35 scale.
Hope this helps -
Cheers
Nick
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I too use spackle, albeit slightly modified. I tint it with a little concrete-colored paint and thinned out to a thick paint consistency, then simply use a fine brush and paint it into the lines. Any errors can be wiped away with a damp cloth.
Mortar for brick structures
Pretty much any sort from 81mm up will demolish them.
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Cheers,
M
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@Stickframe that looks great, i bought some off Amazon that’s light weight.
@Paska thats an interesting method, i bought some mini spatulas to apply it with.
I tried the acrylic putty i had at home. Wasn’t bad, did 1/4 of the bridge structure. Only complaint is it’s a pain to get off as the towels and sponges weren’t 100% cooperating
Jesso?
Didn’t tamiya do a concrete paste, with a grassy and muddy ones as well.
@18bravo im not sure what that is to be honest. I just got some one time enroute from Amazon. Have experimented with modeling plaster currently.
I used one time lightweight spackling and I’m really pleased with the results . I mixed it in a plastic cup with ak interactive field grey base to achieve a light grey color and applied with a hobby spatula.
Prior to application and sprayed the area with a glossy varnish just in case there was any issues with wiping the area clean.
Next up will be a wash of Payne’s grey to bring it all together.
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Some stunning examples posted. Easy to admire the skill involved.
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