ON-LINE HOW TO CLINICS
HOW TO CLINICS
Here are a bunch of my on-line how to work with Hydrocal mini-clinics.
Each kit includes specific instructions of course- and there are lots of ways
to do things, but here are my thoughts, tips and techniques.
Coloring BRICK
My traditional techniques for coloring and mortaring brick.
Coloring CONCRETE
A little gray ink wash and some colorants. It's not that difficult.
SCRATCH-BUILDING STOCK
Standard Common Brick- fine
If you like to scratch-build or just want to practice before you do, check out my
stock castings. These are the same building blocks I use to create my kits.
Cinder Block Wall
Mix it up a bit and you'll have an even more interesting building.
Concrete Retaining Wall
Whole 4" x 8" panels of the stuff. Use them for retaining walls, foundations,
even make complete buildings like I have.
COMPLEMENTARY KITS
The Safety Hook & Ladder Co.
Brick Firehouse
How about this little two-story firehouse? It's the prefect introduction to
Hydrocal brick structures. If you are afraid to tackle the larger kits why not
start here? You will find that Hydrocal modeling is lots of fun and not that
difficult to master.
The Stone Shingle Mill
is a great introduction to modeling stone in Hydrocal. This is one of my personal
favorites, and indeed, over time it's been one of my most popular kits.
The GN Depot
How about a passenger depot to go along with your freight house? If you are a
free-lance modeler they'd make a handsome pair.
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