my new build/ project.

[sootysue]

HI Sue well now no need to worry about the pics as i think they are great so no worries on that account an be CAREFULL useing a knife cutting out the windows always pull the knife away from you when cutting as its very easy to stab your self as i did this so i know how that feels not very nice i can tell you an like tim says its great starting a new kit as you can let your imaginenation run away with you an you just dont have to stick to whats in the kit you can add other things to make the dio better than the makers show on the box top so build build build an more to the point enjoy it an have fun
chris an jen

An endless loop of possibilities. I could endup building a village. . I use a Stanley knife to cut the cardboard but I did cut away from me. But Chris I will be carefull.

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Sue
A hint, if I may. When cutting cardboard blades can blunt relatively quickly. If they do, change them out. A dull blade means you use more force, potentially losing control of the blade and cutting yourself or, more importantly, damaging the model

[boatman]

YEA Tim is right there Sue cardboard soon dulls the blade so as Tim says change blades regually as we dont want you cuttin yourself an a medieval castle....oh i'll look forward to that one as i built a fairly big one myself for a freinds son as he loved to play at knights of old an fightin around the castle an with all the figures it looked great
stay safe
chris an jen

[Andy the Sheep]

I'm joining the audience and follow your job, Sue.
I've always been enthralled by brickworks, whatever the scale.

[sootysue]

Hi Sue
A hint, if I may. When cutting cardboard blades can blunt relatively quickly. If they do, change them out. A dull blade means you use more force, potentially losing control of the blade and cutting yourself or, more importantly, damaging the model

Hi Tim. Many thanks for your kind advice. I think I will put a new blade in the stanley knife to be safe. But yes Tim I was applying quite a bit of pressure when I was using the Stanley knife to cut the windows.... :-) Sue.

[boatman]

HI again Sue glad you are bein carefull with the knife an cant wait to see your castle that should keep you goin do yo know how big it is ?
chris an jen

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Sue
Several light cuts are usually better than one heavy cut by the way....you also get more control that way.

[sootysue]

Buildings are always enjoyable Sue, I shall grab a seat if I may .

Hi John. Yes please do grab a seat and watch a building rise p. I have never laid a brick or a tyle in real life so this could be interesting John...... Sue QUOTE="John Race, post: 529315, member: 4387"]
Buildings are always enjoyable Sue, I shall grab a seat if I may .
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[sootysue]

Hi Sue
Several light cuts are usually better than one heavy cut by the way....you also get more control that way.

That's true Tim i never thought of looking at it that way I was doing one long cut hence my uneven lines on the windows.

[sootysue]

HI again Sue glad you are bein carefull with the knife an cant wait to see your castle that should keep you goin do yo know how big it is ?
chris an jen

Hi Chris it's a medieval tower not a castle. Sorry Chris.
Its by the same makers aedesars.com as the manger I'm building at the moment. Size it's mm- 220/250/285..... Sue.

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Sue
I also find windows easier to cut out by starting the cuts in the corner and cutting outwards, rather than cutting towards the corner. The corners come out cleaner and there is less chance of cutting into the bit you want to keep.....but you’ve probably already worked that out yourself.

[boatman]

WELL Sue im sure Tim knows what he's talking about as he's done this a lot more than me an medieval tower thats great still it will be a great build an you can make it all spooky an such lol an J/R comin we better make sure he has'nt got his matches lol :cold-sweat: :rolling::smiling: an John only jokin but John does set fire to his building models to get that bombed effect an he's very good at it
chris

[Mini Me]

I'm just going to sit back here in the corner and observe..........if there's any blood I'll have time to duck for cover. Matron entrusted me with the first aid kit in case there should be a mishap, so I got your back Sue.....please carry on. Rick H.

[boatman]

I'm just going to sit back here in the corner and observe..........if there's any blood I'll have time to duck for cover. Matron entrusted me with the first aid kit in case there should be a mishap, so I got your back Sue.....please carry on. Rick H.

Sue we dont want to see any blood even if matron has entrusted rick with her first aid kit an J/R with his matches an a ship nut bein me so a few weridos whatchin lol :rolling: :upside::smiling: yes please carry on an enjoy your self on the build an when we come over to visit i'll have a better look as its nice to see it in real
chris the ship nut lol

[sootysue]

I'm just going to sit back here in the corner and observe..........if there's any blood I'll have time to duck for cover. Matron entrusted me with the first aid kit in case there should be a mishap, so I got your back Sue.....please carry on. Rick H.

Hi Rick H. Bless you. Thank you . I do hope your first aid kit is big cause I have to use a hammer in this kit at some point , so I will warn you before hand ️ so you can double duck..... Sue