andyclaesens
Sprue Cutter
The grass is always greener in a minefield...
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Post by andyclaesens on Nov 17, 2021 23:06:11 GMT
WOW Bert... I've just read through the lot and hat's off to you. I'm a huge fan of the Piranha/LAV/Stryker so really enjoying what you're doing. Glad I'm not the only loon doing multiple vehicles.  Well done so far |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 17, 2021 23:57:38 GMT
The wheels look great Bert, and that is also a lot of wheels!
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Post by Paul B on Nov 18, 2021 5:08:57 GMT
Looking good Bert  |
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bwilt
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Nov 18, 2021 17:04:26 GMT
Thanks all.
And @ Andy: it's a bit like simultaneous chess, having to memorize where you are with each one of them... mind you, thsi is only 9, not 16
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bwilt
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Nov 27, 2021 20:53:34 GMT
So with the Grizzley finished, I went back to this one... Wasn’t to pleased with the rock faces so out came the toilet paper and PVA, and some treebark. Still looks really strange but still needs to be painted..    And started on a tree, dead plant from the garden and glued seafoam to the ends of the branches.  Still a lot of work to do, but on the move again… |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 27, 2021 21:08:03 GMT
Awesomeness Bert  Can you give us a demo, or step by step on that pooh paper thing? It looks like very convincing trapped snow to me  |
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bwilt
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Post by bwilt on Nov 27, 2021 21:39:24 GMT
Paul, It is actually taking a sheet of toilet paper, painting it with PVA, kneading it and that's it... the more you dilute the PVA, the longer it takes to dry and the less 'solid' it is. I started out with diluting it 50%, like I found on a site. But last use was undiluted, and I prefer that much more. It is like clay, but super lightweight.. You should give it a try!
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andyclaesens
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Post by andyclaesens on Nov 27, 2021 22:59:31 GMT
Great stuff Bert. I can recommend sprinkling cat litter on the wet surfaces. it makes a great representation of broken stony ground. You can then spray over it and after a few coats washes can be used also. Good to see more progress on this. |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 28, 2021 1:23:17 GMT
Bert, the snow on the rock face looks really nice! Well done.
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bwilt
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Nov 28, 2021 9:41:22 GMT
Andy, thanks for the tip! Ian, thanks, but unfortunately it isn't supposed to be snow  just needs to be painted... |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 29, 2021 3:02:06 GMT
Andy, thanks for the tip! Ian, thanks, but unfortunately it isn't supposed to be snow just needs to be painted... Even if it's not supposed to be wintry stuff, you still created a great winter effect, nonetheless! Really looks like a great representation of the frozen stuff in the crevices. |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 29, 2021 6:22:49 GMT
An epic build, the tree looks beautiful. This is a serious undertaking.
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Post by Robbo on Nov 29, 2021 11:55:01 GMT
Nice base work
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 30, 2021 5:54:39 GMT
Yep, nice tree.
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tiking
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Post by tiking on Nov 30, 2021 14:57:58 GMT
Looking awesome!!!!!
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bwilt
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Nov 30, 2021 16:51:01 GMT
Thanks everone!
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bwilt
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restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice!
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Post by bwilt on Dec 8, 2021 17:59:24 GMT
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 8, 2021 18:10:05 GMT
Very nicely done |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 8, 2021 19:49:53 GMT
This looks superb!
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 8, 2021 23:24:34 GMT
Bert, your groundwork looks extremely realistic! Looks like terrain from an actual photo.
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just needs to be painted... 
