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Post by Marco on Jan 24, 2022 18:36:04 GMT
Truly awesome work!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 25, 2022 5:49:38 GMT
Yes top class work there, very very nice.
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 25, 2022 18:33:23 GMT
Some great eye candy going on in the Diorama Threads! This looks amazing.
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Post by marknz1 on Jan 30, 2022 0:54:21 GMT
Afternoon All Well, unfortunately it's been another crazy week at work so no modelling achieved. However, the weekend arrived and i've managed to do a bit of modelling. First up was to create the base for the debris pile. I used cut offs from the foam product to build the central mass. Then I marked out the extent of the pile. This was quite a nervey step after all the hours I'd put into creating the various bricks, cobbles and flagstones.   Next, it was on to the debris base shape. I used Sculptamold to do this. Again, the first time I've ever used this product, so I watched some YT clips to get the hang of how to mix it and use it. I decided to add some black acrylic ink to the water so the mix is grey and you get no annoying white areas under the top layers.  Have to say it's really easy to mix and apply. I used a large wooden tongue dpresser type stick to move it around to the desired shape. Then you leave it for about 10 minutes. next step is to wet your finger/s and then smooth it out to the finished shape. Wet your finger again and then smooth out the surface. Easy Peasy!    I put the church fascia in as I created the debris base so it would fit snuggly with no gaps. I protected the front with some masking tape to ensure nothing stuck to the plaster. After about 15 minutes I took it off the base and the debris was nicely formed and held it's shape, so putting it back once painted etc will be nice and easy. Lastly, I started work on creating some water pooling at the base of the broken pipe area. I'm using the AK puddles and then gradually building it up in 1-2mm layers. It's self levelling so you just slosh it in and it does the rest. But, don't go deeper than that otherwise it doesn't self level very well.  That's all for now. Cheers Mark |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 30, 2022 7:27:07 GMT
You've scared the heck out of me again Mark  . Looking forward to watching that rubble pile develope  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 30, 2022 8:36:08 GMT
All those lovely cobbles have gone  |
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Post by bwilt on Jan 30, 2022 9:54:18 GMT
OH you are a brave man.....
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 30, 2022 17:08:18 GMT
Now that's coming along really well.
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Post by marknz1 on Feb 1, 2022 5:37:41 GMT
FYI / PSA / Trap for young players notification.
I've discovered that Sculptamold while amazingly easy to mold and shape can take a while to dry if it's thicker than about 25mm / 1/4 inch. Mine is quite thick in places and after 3 days still feels a little damp.
After doing some research on a model rail forum I found that thicknesses up to 50mm can take at least 7 days to dry. Considering we are hovering around 30C each day (even hotter in the garage) it's still taking it's time.
Well as the saying goes, "Good things come to those who wait patiently, drink beer and read modelling forums"
Cheers
Mark
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Post by Paul B on Feb 1, 2022 5:55:39 GMT
I am sure you'll survive the wait Mark   |
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Post by marknz1 on Feb 1, 2022 6:35:01 GMT
I am sure you'll survive the wait Mark  Somehow I think I'll work my way through it Paul...hic |
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 1, 2022 15:51:23 GMT
This looks excellent and fantastic detail with the broken drainage pipe!
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Post by marknz1 on Feb 5, 2022 5:50:33 GMT
Hello All Well it's been a busy week at work again so not much modelling achieved. Plus I was waiting for the sculptamold to dry, and by Thursday it obliged. This morning I was able to get some time in the garage and I started on phase 1 of the rubble pile. The base layer is N scale railway ballast. Then sunk in to it is the first level of debris, bricks, plaster, timber and cables. Once i'd got everything how I wanted it it was given copious amounts of VMS sand and ballast freeze, to lock everything. It will be left overnight to ensure it dries completely. Then tomorrow phase 2 will get underway.    Until next time Cheers Mark |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 5, 2022 6:36:40 GMT
Excellent looking pile of rubble!
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Post by Paul B on Feb 5, 2022 7:27:43 GMT
You certainly haven't disappointed us  |
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Post by SteveM on Feb 5, 2022 8:13:17 GMT
For a moment there I thought what's he up to, then it all became clear
Superb groundworks fella!
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Post by bwilt on Feb 5, 2022 8:41:37 GMT
That is looking very ver good!!!
I have a question on that VMS sand and ballast freeze, what is the difference to using PVA? I used PVA on my LAV thing to set the stones to the groundwork, does that VMS stuff add something extra? Because than it might be worth getting it, seeing as I will be adding a lot of sand and stones to my IDF thing..
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 5, 2022 9:13:43 GMT
That is looking very ver good!!! I have a question on that VMS sand and ballast freeze, what is the difference to using PVA? I used PVA on my LAV thing to set the stones to the groundwork, does that VMS stuff add something extra? Because than it might be worth getting it, seeing as I will be adding a lot of sand and stones to my IDF thing.. I find the sand and ballast freeze much more convenient than normal pva & water mix, it also soaks in far better and fixes anything rock solid to a base or indeed model. Handy for adding say leaves and scatter to a model as well as it's a clear liquid with very little density. |
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 5, 2022 11:42:36 GMT
It’s great stuff, bwilt. I highly recommend it.
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 5, 2022 11:43:26 GMT
Coming along nicely Mark. You are now forgiven for covering up the lovely cobbles.  |
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