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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 21, 2020 11:47:28 GMT
Our glorious leader has asked for a SBS on how I make small weeds and plants for my dios so below is the process explained. First off I use bits of sprue which I've previously saved from old kits and put aside. You then only need a candle and a new blade in your hobby knife, this is essential by the way.  Next after lighting the candle hold the sprue above the flame and rotate until it's slightly soft. A quick pull on each end is then administered.    This gives you lots of stretched sprue to begin carving into plants. It's then just a matter of carefully carving the sprue bearing in mind that the new blade will cut through the sprue like butter! By varying the pitch of the blade you can carve all sorts of shapes and types of plant.   In a very short time you can create loads of plants for your base. It's easy to do and much cheaper than buying them or faffing about trying to dry and preserve real plants from the garden. With practice you can make all sorts of plants too.  All these ones were made in about 5 minutes. |
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Post by redzebra on Nov 21, 2020 11:59:25 GMT
Excellent Pete
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 21, 2020 13:58:51 GMT
And here is the result glued to the base. As you can see they look very realistic even without paint.   |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 21, 2020 14:07:01 GMT
Bloody heck, that is so simple and effective  Thanks for this Pete, I'm sure I shall try this out and i reckon many others here will do the same  |
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Post by Paul H on Nov 21, 2020 15:11:46 GMT
Oh sweet baby jesus and his mother mary- thats brill!
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 21, 2020 16:12:42 GMT
Very cool Pete, OK I'll try this out, now where's the first aid kit coz I'll cut off a fingertip.  No serious super tip! |
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Post by jabbly on Nov 21, 2020 19:33:15 GMT
Me likes, so much I gave it quick try while watching Strictly. I certainly need some more practice in getting the sprue thickness right and how to do the cutting but maybe be a dio calls.  |
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Post by Paul H on Nov 21, 2020 19:57:12 GMT
I'm gonna try it shortly myself and will post up the result.
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Post by Boots on Nov 21, 2020 19:58:56 GMT
Thats a bloody winner right there Pete......bloody brill  |
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Post by Si B on Nov 21, 2020 20:01:55 GMT
Definitely trying this out B)
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Post by Tim S on Nov 21, 2020 20:17:37 GMT
Back in the day I used the same technique to make plastic plumes on the Airfix 54mm figures look feathery.
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Post by alexb on Nov 22, 2020 5:35:13 GMT
That's freaking cool.
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Post by SteveM on Nov 22, 2020 9:02:35 GMT
That’s a great idea  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 22, 2020 9:04:19 GMT
Glad it's useful to you fellas, Jabbly, that looks good mate, it's definitely got weed properties!
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Post by jabbly on Nov 22, 2020 9:46:33 GMT
Glad it's useful to you fellas, Jabbly, that looks good mate, it's definitely got weed properties! That was my first attempt making me think this is easy. My next three attempts, not so good! |
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 27, 2020 12:38:02 GMT
Great idea. Trying it out this weekend for definite.
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 28, 2020 1:13:07 GMT
Pete, that is amazing! Simple idea with very realistic results and I will definitely be trying this at some point.
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 30, 2020 8:02:03 GMT
Owww. It’s lethal, never again
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Post by Armorguy on Nov 30, 2020 8:22:13 GMT
Pete, that is amazing! Simple idea with very realistic results and I will definitely be trying this at some point. Me too, these hyper realistic plants will add more structure to the existing range. Organic stuff like seafoam is great to work with but in time it tends to start crumbling. My M47 will be put in a setting with these and laser cut paper plants. |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 30, 2020 8:47:13 GMT
Owww. It’s lethal, never again No pain, no gain  . Haven't tried this yet, because I'm a wimp |
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