unconventional modelling materials list

[spanner570]

TO THE EGG HEADS (who can beat you?) pint of Boddies sez we can!!

I've just had an idea....Not wishing to spoil 135 WARRIOR'S great idea re. the sand bag covering, but how about trying my putty sandbags sprinkled with yak face's budgie grit?

I don't know if it will work but it might be worth having a go.

This thread is really working now, it's even got MY brain working!!!



Ron

 

[135warrior]

Actually its funny you should suggest that, because I had a bit of a mishap with one of my bags about an hour ago, which accidently got covered in scatter material from a 1:72 train set. The result was a sort of fuzzy straw like effect coming out of the bag.. I wonder if you could combine all of these methods to come up with some pretty damn realistic sandbags?

 

[spanner570]

Don't you just love this type of thread?

All these great ideas and how they develop from a simple suggestion and now we are discussing how to make the perfect sandbag!!!

Absolutely terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbs-up

 

[spanner570]

I make no appologies for posting this tip.

It is not mine but Centurion3RTR's. A ploughed field made of corrugated cardboard. It is amazing.

Go to his diorama 'sherman tank but no farmer' and see for yourself!!

:goodidea:

Ron

 

[yak face]

polishing sticks

hi all, another one just occurred to me(as i was polishing a scratched canopy!)instead of buying expensive polishing sticks or mesh i use NAIL BUFFERS , after using progressively finer sanding sticks a buff with one of these will restore the clarity and shine to a damaged clear part.Also the CHROME FINISH XMAS TAPE i mentioned in an earlier post is perfect for sticking to thin plastic card and cutting to shape for a great canopy rear view mirror . keep em coming ,cheers tony

 

[Caledonia]

hi all, another one just occurred to me(as i was polishing a scratched canopy!)instead of buying expensive polishing sticks or mesh i use NAIL BUFFERS , after using progressively finer sanding sticks a buff with one of these will restore the clarity and shine to a damaged clear part.Also the CHROME FINISH XMAS TAPE i mentioned in an earlier post is perfect for sticking to thin plastic card and cutting to shape for a great canopy rear view mirror . keep em coming ,cheers tony

Tony, I have had good results with Brasso. Has worked fine for me. Derek

 

[noble]

Hi all don't know if anyones used this so here goes go into cafe nero and ask the for the wooden mixing sticks they make excellent 1:35 scale floor boards and skirtings for buildings.

 

[yak face]

Hi all don't know if anyones used this so here goes go into cafe nero and ask the for the wooden mixing sticks they make excellent 1:35 scale floor boards and skirtings for buildings.

good one scott, until now i only used them for stirring paint,but thinking about it theyre perfect for stuff like that .Another thing i use for stirring paint is the bamboo skewers you can get for making your own shish kebabs,maybe these could find an alternative use for dioramas? tony (maybe telegraph poles?)

 

[Caledonia]

Don't think I have seen anyone mention wire wool, very good for sanding down longitudinal seams and wing edges etc. But go easy on the finger pressure, it really can remove plastic fast if you are too heavy handed.

 

[spanner570]

I remembered this one from my late father whilst I was using up the last of the grapes on my weet-a-bix this morning!

Take a look at the storks from the bunch of grapes...Put them on the window cill to dry. They turn into a nice brown colour and are ideal for tree trunks, add a bit of greenery.... Good to go, Houston !!!!!



Ron

 

[spanner570]

Try this....I've been trying to find something that resembles tarpaulin..(saves taking the wife out for Sunday lunch!) and I've cracked it.

Get hold of a sheet of kitchen roll ( not the embossed stuff) carefully delaminate with a modelling knife to get 2 sheets. It's easy.

Get a container wide enought to take a sheet width, put some water based paint in it (I used brown shed paint) well diluted for light brown, less water for darker, obviously!!

Gently drag the sheet through the paint leaving the last bit dry for your pinkies, leave to dry. You can then add cammo, whatever to the 'tarp'. Job done.



Ron

 

[stona]

Just read this thread again - brilliant stuff. I feel I have to build a dio!

Steve

 

[noble]

The bristles of paint brushes, clump them together and cut them down and you have winter grass if you paint them brown.

scott

 

[stona]

A single paint brush bristle does a good job as the "whip" type aerial found an many aircraft in the latter stages of WW2.

Steve

 

[dubster72]

There are some great ideas here so I thought I'd add my tuppenny worth-an old favourite for groundwork, cat litter! I saw the grandmaster Verlinden use it years ago, & if you sieve it, you get 3 or 4 grades from pebbles to small rocks! Also whitening toothpaste is great for buffing off small scratches or even that annoying putty residue after over-enthusiastic useage! Patrick

 

[stona]

There are some great ideas here so I thought I'd add my tuppenny worth-an old favourite for groundwork, cat litter! I saw the grandmaster Verlinden use it years ago, & if you sieve it, you get 3 or 4 grades from pebbles to small rocks! Also whitening toothpaste is great for buffing off small scratches or even that annoying putty residue after over-enthusiastic useage! Patrick

I used to use the powder smokers' toothpaste for that. Was it Euthymol? I nicked it off my dad! As a non smoker I don't know if it is still available.

Steve

 

[dubster72]

I just use coz brand to be honest, Steve! It's the baking soda that gives it the mild abrasive quality

 

[dubster72]

That should have said to 'any' brand! Using a mobile to post doesn't always work too well!

 

[noble]

try using a baking sieve, you know the kind for sifting flour to remove lumps...well if you want a cobbled street effect press the sieve gently into your groundwork material and remove. We then have instant cobbles without the hassle.

scott

 

[noble]

You know those cheap lightweght hessian bags you can buy for £1.OO..... well one of those cut up can make excellent tarpaulins for vehicle, check out the photo of my famo for the proof.

scott