A. For hand-made models:
If the scale is larger than 1" = 80', we can delineate the roads by "depressing" them. Take a close look at our road option illustration below (the second version takes more time to load better detail). If you'd like to show roads this way, you don't have to worry about whether the contour drawing shows the proper "curb jogs," just specify the increment by which you want the road lowered and we'll do the rest. For example, on a gently sloped model which at 1" = 50', we might cut contours at 1' intervals (.020") and depress the road by the same amount. On a model which is 1" = 20', for example, we might cut steps at 1' interval (.050") and depress the road by 6" (.025"). This can be quite helpful, no matter whether you like one-color models, or you want to use the surface information to ease the hand painting or the masking of a road pattern. [Another option, especially for scales smaller than 1" = 20', is to have us simplify the contour pattern so that there are no "curb jogs" - with contours just crossing paved areas which are to be shown with paint color.]
44" x 77" @ scale of 1:1000
typical contour step: 1m (=1mm on model)
road "depression:" 0.5m (=0.5mm on model)
B. For computer-made models:
We can provide even more detail if we use our CNC router, either by "lowering" areas such as roads, or by "engraving" lines, such as property lines and path layouts. For adding detailed information, we use very fine cutting tools - down to a diameter of .010" . Most often, we use a .015" diameter endmill to engrave fine informational lines.
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