Ken, I'm thinking that what you are referring to is not cobblestone, but paving brick. Cobblestones are actually a roundish stone used for paving that makes a quite rough surface. Paving brick were used all around the USA during the great depression as part of the WPA works projects. Many cities and towns got their first paved streets at that time using paving brick, and many of those streets are still around, although in most cases the bricks have been surfaced over with blacktop.
Paving brick came in more sizes than you can shake a stick at, but each project was accomplished with a single product run and so were consistent. Just don't go to the big city recycle dealer and think you can mix-and-match different brands of pavers into an easily cohesive patio, as the size variations will drive you batty. I know. My suggestion for your street is to start with Plastruct O scale "Rough brick patterned sheet" ( http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/570-91606 ) which is a flexible sheet that can be curved to your street's crown. The individual bricks on this sheet measure almost 12" long in S scale. I would form a rigid base for the street with the track in it using plaster, or sculptamold, or papier mache', or whatever you are comfortable with, but I would use a template form/scraper to get a consistent profile. This profile needs to be slightly more than the thickness of your brick sheet below the rails. Once done, you can cut and fit your brick sheet around the rails. Intersections can be a real bugbear. My suggestion is to avoid intersections altogether unless you are a real masochist. Of course, if you are, then have at it, and I believe it can be done! I would "miter" the brick sheets into the center from the corners, using the step of the bricks for the joint, but then it probably won't be quite as simple as that sounds. You also have the option of using a partially exposed brick paved area, especially if you are not modeling the 1930 - 1950 period. Many of these streets were paved around, over, patched, etc. You just have to apply your favorite paving material over the brick sheet and chip away at the edges.... Darrell S --- In [email protected], "mhrywest" <mhry19@...> wrote: > > Hi folks, anyone out there done a cobblestone street? I have one photo from > the 30's, the cobblestone looks to be a bit larger than bricks smooth from > wear but with more relief. I am considering some O scale brick material. > Appreciate any ideas. > > Ken Zieska > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
