discussion My first ever building ( scratch built )

[monica]

I hate to say this Monica but I just read your post as I was putting plaster on my thumb ( surprised myself on how deep a No 10a scalpel will in bed in your thumb( ouch ( yes I did swear a little )
Robert

oh ouch,


well I have not done much over the last week,from having done the same thing,and two fingers are still a little numb.


plus doing cleaning around the hose,


was taking the cover off the blade to clean paint of the window,and it poped off then sliced my hand open,and I tell


you I,did swear a lot lol.

 

[Guest]

I learnt a long time ago that these sharp things we use can bite back. I have a one inch scar on my right thumb after being a numpty while taking off some mould seams off a figure. Yes it bled a lot and yes I swore a lot also.

 

[Guest]

Scalpels are designed to cut flesh and they do it so well lol. Trouble is, the blades are so fragile and snap so easily. Might be better with a scribing tool or Stanley knife for the heavy stuff.

 

[Robert1968]

Scalpels are designed to cut flesh and they do it so well lol. Trouble is, the blades are so fragile and snap so easily. Might be better with a scribing tool or Stanley knife for the heavy stuff.

Oh I love the Stanley ( not) now I'm not saying I'm careless as I'm not but don't know if you know in the standardStanley you get a hooked blade for cutting carpet ( well few years ago went through the carpet as you do cutting away and straight into my knee ( nice scar there now.....


We should do a damage thread!! The dangers in Modelling!!

 

[Guest]

Oh I love the Stanley ( not) now I'm not saying I'm careless as I'm not but don't know if you know in the standardStanley you get a hooked blade for cutting carpet ( well few years ago went through the carpet as you do cutting away and straight into my knee ( nice scar there now.....
We should do a damage thread!! The dangers in Modelling!!

Nice claret coloured trousers and carpet then.

 

[Guest]

Have you thought of taking up knitting Robert? Oh, hang on pointed needles

 

[Guest]

Have you thought of taking up knitting Robert? Oh, hang on pointed needles

sounds as though he might get himself tied up or get the needle trying knot to

 

[Pikeman]

well I've decided after watching Ralph's build to build my own building for my ""out of gas out of time"
I'm going to build a simple 2 storey townhouse which will have some damage to the roof walls and floors.


It's going to be my first ever scratch building but with Ralph's advice and help I think it could work


I'm using 2mm plastic card ( got 6 sheets in a deal) and I got Tamiya brickwork transfer.


I've used the 9mm to 1ft scale which should be 1/35.scale


I have ref pics to work from


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Good luck Robert I hope it all goes to plan and I will be watching the progress as the build comes together.


Always wanted to see a scratch build from the start

 

[Gern]

I hate to say this Monica but I just read your post as I was putting plaster on my thumb ( surprised myself on how deep a No 10a scalpel will in bed in your thumb( ouch ( yes I did swear a little )
Robert

Your sacrifice to the Gods of Modelling Robert. You have to do this to become a fully fledged member of our congregation!

 

[Robert1968]

Scalpels are designed to cut flesh and they do it so well lol. Trouble is, the blades are so fragile and snap so easily. Might be better with a scribing tool or Stanley knife for the heavy stuff.

Now who would have tho ught a stanly could do the job in half the time ( not me that's who ) but it works a treat and no more broken scalpels ( buggers are so fragile with a bit of pressure )


Thanks graham for the tip


Regards


Robert

 

[Gern]

Just a thought. If you used your knife gently to create a scored line, couldn't you use that as a guide for a razor saw to finish the cut?

 

[Robert1968]

Just a thought. If you used your knife gently to create a scored line, couldn't you use that as a guide for a razor saw to finish the cut?

I did consider that move as well Dave ( drill a few pilot holes then use the saw but I've seem to have found solution with the stanly and g cramps to stop the plastic moving ( 10 minutes each window ) should be finished before lunch


Robert


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[Robert1968]

Well got me my last four/ five Windows cut out ( took me half the time but still nursing a throbbing thumb.


Next step I'll look at addressing the brickwork pattern ) Tamiya pre painted then I might attempt dry fitting the two pieces before I start on the wall partitions.Ill start making some tiles from the 2mm pieces cut out from the windows.


I have to build also framing for the Windows and ledges ( I'll be using 2mm plastic card and also wooden rods but I'll post pics of these once complete


Pics


Comments welcome


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[spanner570]

Great start Robert. Looking mighty fine....


I've removed your repeat post for you, and your last one too. I hope that's o.k.?


Cheers,


Ron

 

[Robert1968]

Step 3


Think I'm on this stage now ( following Ralph's in depth guide)


I bought some very realistic brickwork paper from Tamiya ( diorama sheet paper) ( ebay from Hong Kong ) brickwork and this is very realistic looking and even has the cement looking in between the brickwork!


I used PVA glue spread out thinly on the building sides and placed the sheet on top.


I'll cut the Windows and doors out later once dry.


Because it's craft paper going down on wet glue I have used a couple of heavy ref books to keep them from bubblin and keep flat while they dry.


Pics


Comments welcome


Regards


Robert


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[Guest]

You are definitely getting into the swing of things Robert.


I'm enjoying watching this.

 

[Robert1968]

Well the books are stacked and I'll leave to dry overnite so I started on the difficult stages I think will be later and that's roof tiles. Stil using the same measurements for 1/35 I divided some strips of 2mm card and divided up then used Stanley to score and rook about an hour and now I got approx 200 tiles but I may need more but the measurements are on paper. Couple of shots but I filled a ramekin dish full


Next I'm going to start on the window frames and ledges.


I'll be making these out of coffee stirrers and wooden skewers


If you can't scratch build from scrap or what you pick up on your travels what can you do ( it's recycling in my book)


Pics


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[Guest]

You'll be seeing those tile's in your nightmares

 

[Robert1968]

I'm hoping not Ralph as the cats already had a sniff and nearly knocked the buggers over.


Later I'm going to start in the walls internal then start on the floor boards.


Regards


Robert

 

[monica]

this is all looking great so far,coming along very nicely,


keep up the good work,