10-04-2010, 01:08 PM
Gary S Wrote:The first expansion joint may need to be toned down a bit, and still need to think about whether any patches are needed. Will add a manhole cover as per the prototype, and of course, do the sidewalks, gutters, and retaining walls along the sidewalks.
Gary,
This gets better and better. I often flip between your proto photos and the model photos, and if it were not for the blue tape or other give-aways, I would not be sure of whether I am looking at the real thing...!
I do have one nit-pick if I may!
I don't know if roads are paved differently in Texas, but I have never seen an expansion joint in an asphalt-paved road. Your first photo in the sidewalk post looks much better - like the road has been cut and excavated from some utility work. We see these kind of "scars" all the time here. Just after the road is paved, they realize they have to cut it up for water or sewer work - and it looks just like your photo.Andrew