If you remember from the last post, I was using teddy bear fur to simulate the thatch roofing. In my head, and online, the look was spot on, except I wasn't quite able to pull off the look I was going for.
I took the teddy bear fur off and decided to try the below method I found on YouTube. Thanks to Red Beard Baron for this great idea of using caulk for the thatch roofing.
I used the same method of applying caulking to the roof, but instead of doing each layer separately and waiting for it to dry, I took his suggestion and used balsa wood to add the layers first and then covered that with caulk. This helped speed the process along and gave the layered thatch look I was hoping to get.
I did struggle a bit with the painting, as I did not allow enough time in between applying the different color coats, so I would up blending some of the colors together. It took a bit more time to get the highlighting effect. I am not known for my patience when it comes to this type of project, so I tend to rush through the steps.
As this was a test build for me, I did not take any pictures of the building process. I will do a more in-depth "how to" on my next go around. Speaking of which, while I am happy with the results, I am going to give the teddy bear fur another shot. I think if I cut the fur into strips, and apply in a layered fashion, I will achieve the effect I am looking for.
Caulk Added
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| Layers made up of balsa, then caulk applied over. |
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| When the caulk dries, it is pretty rigid and adds weight to the structure |
Painted
The color came our more yellow than I was shooting for, so I toned it down a bit with GW Delvyn Mud, or whatever the new name is for it.
The pictures came out a bit dark. I moved from Picasa to Photos, and I am still working through the compatibility process with Photos and Google+.
