Paul26e Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi to all users of RM Web. At an exhibition (probably 5/6 years ago) I saw a demonstration of a new product for representing mortar on brickwork. It was a cream like substance that was wiped over a sheet of painted brickwork and filled the mortar gaps. This left a good representation of mortar. I think it was quite expensive for what it was. My friend thought it looked like easywhite! Anyone have any idea what it was called? Anyone used it? I am planning a model of a large factory and I don't fancy dry brushing! Any thoughts or help would be appreciated. Many Thanks Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I would think that any slow drying paint would do the job. I'd try artists oil paint applied using a soft cloth. It works quite well but does tend to lighten the brick colour in my experience. Have you seen the video in the Hornby "advertorial" thread in the "Weathering, Painting and Transfers" forum? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/76775-product-spotlight-humbrol-enamel-washes-weathering-powders/ It shows using a wash to infill mortar on brickwork worth a watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Is this what you're thinking of? http://www.buffersmodelrailways.com/products/paints-and-weathering/weathering/weathering-dyes/modelmates-49304-brick-joint-filler-dye-20ml/item Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corax67 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 You can make a thinned wash of either artists acrylic or Games Workshop acrylics, brush liberally over the brickwork & wipe off the surface excess to provide realistic mortar lines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celticwardog Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 It may have been modelmates brick joint filler but paint (I prefer wenamel as you have to quick wiping it off with acrylic) works just as well, in fact the brick joint filler is a bit too white and looks odd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I used a very thin wash and built up of slightly off white acrylic for my tunnel mouth on grange lane and it looks alright you can get white acrylic paint £2.50 for a small tube at places like the range Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldmansminion Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 could try pastels, (not oil based) mix beige and white. smother the model, then wipe off with something wet just like using weathering powders in reverse... any probs, wash under the tap...quick and really easy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi, it is also worth baring in mind that mortar colour differs a great deal from building to building and also the original mortar colour when weathered changes the colour completely. I have also found that mortar colour can change the overall brick colour effect, in other words, No70 brick red with say Humbrol No147 for mortar will make the brick colour look different than if you use No 79 or 64 with it for example,its as if you have changed the brick colour its worth experimenting :-) cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celticwardog Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 On one other note, discovered completely by accident. Once the building has been mortared and dry brushed, if you do a small section of mortar again in a lighter colour you used originally it portrays a very convincing effect that someone has done some repointing, for added realism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul26e Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hi Thank you to all who replied to this topic. The product I was thinking of is the stuff in Crompton Nut's post. Currently planning a large factory and may try to post some pictures in due course. Many Thanks Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morley Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 the brick joint filler is a bit too white and looks odd. I was originally just going to say that it only looks too white for modern cement mortar, not the old lime mortar that was very white indeed. Then it crossed my mind to wonder when lime mortar was phased out. Can any architectural historians on here enlighten us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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