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[PaulinKendal]

Paul
I would be interested to see how you get on with the rock moulds.

I'll let you know. The combination of the moulds and foam clay intrigues me. I think you can freeze them once the clay has cured, so the rocks come out without tearing, even the undercuts coming out cleanly - we shall see. I'm also interested to see just how flexible the cured foam is - I just feel that it should make it a bit easier to ensure a good fit to the underlying structure.

One gripe is the sheer number of different rock moulds Woodland Scenics offers, without any clear guide to sizes and application of the resultant rocks. I just chose two moulds that offered obviously different sizes/shapes, so I'm hoping for the best.

 

[PaulinKendal]

I'll let you know. The combination of the moulds and foam clay intrigues me. I think you can freeze them once the clay has cured, so the rocks come out without tearing, even the undercuts coming out cleanly - we shall see.

I've just looked this up. You put the foam clay in the mould and freeze it straight away. Once frozen it can be removed from the mould without damage, then left to air dry afterwards. Important to remove it while uncured and frozen, to ensure the best result.

 

[Mark1]

Stuff

 

[adt70hk]

Stuff

Cool!

 

[Allen Dewire]

Balls,


Stainless steel, 4mm..................

Prost
Allen

 

[Mark1]

Balls,


Stainless steel, 4mm..................

Prost
Allen

And in a nice ball bag :tears-of-joy:

 

[Ian M]

I had just today removed 77 posts of chit chat... can we try to hold it down.

 

[stillp]

Here we go:

And from the rear:
Flexible for such a big beast isn't it.
Pete

 

[rickoshea52]

Just in from 4D Model Shop - for my first-ever diorama!
View attachment 474914
Four sheets of Styrofoam, a bag of Sculptamold, two flexible mixing bowls (for mixing batches of Sculptamold), a couple of packs of tongue depressors (to stir and apply it), two Woodland Scenics rock moulds, some craft foam clay (to go in the moulds), a knife (for cutting the Styrofoam) and Gorilla Glue (to ensure I can still cut the Styrofoam when I've stuck it together).

More stuff on the way from Woodland Scenics.

The Woodlands Scenics rock moulding kits are excellent. Follow the instructions precisely and you’ll get great results. I used them to make a rock face for my model railway many years ago.
http://rickysrailway.blogspot.com/2012/08/knockomie-update-4.html?m=1

Just saw your later post. Once out of the moulds the rock forms should be attached to plaster impregnated bandage. You’ll find detailed instructions on the Woodlands Scenics website or tutorials on YouTube.

 

[Guest]

I've a similar photo that I took at teh Tanks Truck & Firepower show a couple of yuears ago. I'll post it if I can find it!
Pete

Please do Pete.Just seen it. Thank you I've saved it .

 

[peterairfix]

Whilst browsing on a certain auction site at wooden decks I chanced across some for my queen Mary 2 and I less than a week from China.
Yet stuff from the EU still isn't here after 2 weeks.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Well the last of my fleet of 1/200 ships, honest

Sorry had to sell my slippers to pay the gas/elec bill, would not accept the cats as part payment lol

 

[AlanG]

You lie like a cheap Jap watch matey. You need to buy some flippers now you've gone all 'oi oi sailor'

 

[Mark1]

Well the last of my fleet of 1/200 ships, honest

Sorry had to sell my slippers to pay the gas/elec bill, would not accept the cats as part payment lol

That kit is one of the reasons i had to get a bigger bench.

 

[BattleshipBob]

You lie like a cheap Jap watch matey. You need to buy some flippers now you've gone all 'oi oi sailor'

I do like fish an chips Al??

 

[BattleshipBob]

That kit is one of the reasons i had to get a bigger bench.

Wait till you see Hood or Scharnhorst in 1/200, might have to hang the stern out of the window

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Does anyone do a 1/200 HMS Warspite guys?!! ...
... Got sentimental ties to that, but only in that scale really...
... Any ideas?!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Does anyone do a 1/200 HMS Warspite guys?!! ...
... Got sentimental ties to that, but only in that scale really...
... Any ideas?! :smiling3:

Not heard of one, wish they did, a superb tough warrior? I have the 1/350 Trumpeter kit, but it's WW11 version

 

[Guest]

It'll be the carpet next Bob !
I blame Chris for all this floaty stuff on here , at one time it was a rarity, now there's several builds going on . Even Andy is having thoughts .
In a moment of weakness I even looked at Russian WW1 ! But a strong slap around the head brought me to my senses.

 

[Mini Me]

Or as Mrs. Slocum would have said, "a good bat round the ear 'ole!! :tongue-out2: :tears-of-joy::thumb2: