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« Reply #120 on: March 04, 2010, 07:44:03 PM » |
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« Reply #121 on: March 08, 2010, 09:28:10 AM » |
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These were made using Hirst Art molds (Merlin's Magic works best for the pipe molds IMHO) The smoke effect was achieved using Smoke from the Flames of War smoke kit. I had two options for the base floor - Wallpaper - textured or plastic grid ceiling light panel replacement sheet. I opted to try the wallpaper I bought from Lowe's. I now have the correct saw blade so I can use the ceiling panels. They were breaking apart when I was cutting them. I think I have the technique worked out to make these in an assembly line fashion now. |
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« Reply #122 on: March 08, 2010, 09:29:11 AM » |
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These were made using Hirst Art molds (Merlin's Magic works best for the pipe molds IMHO) The rust effect was achieved using Tamika rust kit C. You could also use pastels but the pixels in the kit seemed to work better. I had two options for the base floor - Wallpaper - textured or plastic grid ceiling light panel replacement sheet. I opted to try the wallpaper I bought from Lowe's. I now have the correct saw blade so I can use the ceiling panels. They were breaking apart when I was cutting them. I think I have the technique worked out to make these in an assembly line fashion now |
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« Reply #123 on: March 08, 2010, 11:24:39 AM » |
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What saw did you use? I tried ceiling panels but they ended up cracking too - so I started scoring them with a knife. Would love to know what works.
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« Reply #124 on: March 08, 2010, 11:32:51 AM » |
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Beautiful Timothy!! How about a scale reference shot...
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« Reply #125 on: March 09, 2010, 09:38:07 AM » |
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Beautiful Timothy!! How about a scale reference shot...
Good idea. I will have to see what I can do. |
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« Reply #126 on: March 09, 2010, 09:40:47 AM » |
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What saw did you use? I tried ceiling panels but they ended up cracking too - so I started scoring them with a knife. Would love to know what works.
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I guess I stated above that I fixed the cracking problem. Let me clarify - I just purchased a fine-tooth saw blade. I will have to try it. I assumed (probable incorrectly) that this would fix the cracking problem. I will have to try it further. I plan to use painters tape on both sides of the panel at the cut line to eliminate the cracking issue (hopefully). Does the scoring work well? |
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« Reply #127 on: March 09, 2010, 11:45:03 AM » |
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Scoring I found to be better than the sawing. Sawing made a mess and created rough edges - with which the hard plastic was a PITA to sand smooth.
I scored the back side (mult. times for a deep score), put it in a vise along the score line and then a hard yank try to make a clean break. It's stlll a pain, but it works.
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« Reply #128 on: March 09, 2010, 11:45:44 AM » |
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Does a dremel work?
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« Reply #129 on: March 09, 2010, 02:12:23 PM » |
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Tim how come your not making them square or rectangle so they can be butted up next to each other?
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« Reply #130 on: March 09, 2010, 04:53:18 PM » |
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Dremel might - though I've never tried it (I don't own one). Would love to hear if it does.
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« Reply #131 on: March 09, 2010, 06:34:55 PM » |
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If we are talking about ideas for the "stone pavement" effect, you could always use kitchen drawer "non-slip liner". I had thought about doing this for some Mordhiem terrain as the effect is the same. You would need to "toughen/strengthen" the liner by covering it in white glue though as it is kind of soft. Then after a heavy dry brush your set. It would be easier cutting it. Scissor cuts to the right shape and your ready to glue it down. I would also think it might be cheaper than a ceiling tile, but not sure. Save money for more minis  . Hope this helps. |
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« Reply #132 on: March 09, 2010, 07:17:09 PM » |
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Tim how come your not making them square or rectangle so they can be butted up next to each other?
Good question. It can be easily done. To answer your question, for lack of any reason really I guess. I saw some CD sized bases on the terragenesis site I think. I though I would try them since I have made several 60mm bases before the CD sized bases. If you use several circular bases together, they can cover more area for less material used. I also have several pieces of rectangular plastic sheets that I could use. |
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« Reply #133 on: March 09, 2010, 07:19:09 PM » |
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Scoring I found to be better than the sawing. Sawing made a mess and created rough edges - with which the hard plastic was a PITA to sand smooth.
I scored the back side (mult. times for a deep score), put it in a vise along the score line and then a hard yank try to make a clean break. It's stlll a pain, but it works.
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I will have to try this method first. Did you try a finer tooth saw blade with painters tape on both sides? |
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« Reply #134 on: March 09, 2010, 07:20:07 PM » |
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Does a dremel work?
To score or cut Thom? |
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