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Title: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Lord Raffles on 23 November 2015, 12:10:32 AM
What methods do you employ when making thatched roofs in 10mm scale?

If at all possible, please provide an example of your work.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Techno on 23 November 2015, 05:46:48 AM
 :-\

I could have sworn one of 'the gang' has posted something relevant to this, M'Lud
Damned if I can find it though.  :(
Sure someone will be along soon to point you in the right direction.  :)
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Sandinista on 23 November 2015, 08:02:12 AM
I have in the past used modelling putty and etched the thatch into it when wet with a pin. It takes a bit of time, but it paints up well and I think gives a better look than teddy bear fur.
It will take me a while to find the model as all is still chaos after moving house.

Cheers
Ian
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Fenton on 23 November 2015, 08:39:19 AM
I haven't done but Teddy bear fur glued on then combed through with PVA seems popular
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Subedai on 23 November 2015, 11:48:49 AM
I use craft felt bought from Poundland's craft section. Glue it down onto the roof with a slight overhang on all sides to allow for shrinkage then cover the felt with watered down filler -also from Poundland- and, using an old comb, scrape downwards from the apex. Leave to dry -usually overnight- and paint.

Examples:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHnnTUnnwIw/Tn4_y2fJAiI/AAAAAAAAAio/ZasL96U_RWM/s320/SAM_0172.JPG)

and

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZT1c-MOC9-Q/Tn4ULktI-ZI/AAAAAAAAAhg/Qmv4_b8ATHk/s320/SAM_0173.JPG)
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: FierceKitty on 23 November 2015, 12:26:01 PM
I'd say it worked. Perhaps a hint of yellow dry-brushing?
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Fenton on 23 November 2015, 12:39:45 PM
They look good
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Lord Raffles on 23 November 2015, 01:34:07 PM
Quote from: Subedai on 23 November 2015, 11:48:49 AM
I use craft felt bought from Poundland's craft section. Glue it down onto the roof with a slight overhang on all sides to allow for shrinkage then cover the felt with watered down filler -also from Poundland- and, using an old comb, scrape downwards from the apex. Leave to dry -usually overnight- and paint.

Examples:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHnnTUnnwIw/Tn4_y2fJAiI/AAAAAAAAAio/ZasL96U_RWM/s320/SAM_0172.JPG)

and

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZT1c-MOC9-Q/Tn4ULktI-ZI/AAAAAAAAAhg/Qmv4_b8ATHk/s320/SAM_0173.JPG)

Excellent work, I particularly like the second example!
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: WeeWars on 23 November 2015, 01:37:31 PM
(http://www.michaelscott.name/10mm/forum/Thatched-Cottages-02-500.jpg)
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: Lord Raffles on 23 November 2015, 01:40:12 PM
I like that effect, how did you go about it WeeWars?
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: WeeWars on 23 November 2015, 03:19:20 PM
Click on the icon, top right:

www.supremelittleness.co.uk/ce10mm.htm (http://www.supremelittleness.co.uk/ce10mm.htm)
Title: Re: Scatchbuild Thatched Roof - how do you go about it?
Post by: FierceKitty on 23 November 2015, 11:32:03 PM
Love the kitchen garden. :)
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