robgizlu Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 You'll be needing an operating microscope soon - Fantastic!! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 "Nope, everything is just... smaller " Isn't there a law of diminishing returns? 1 hour ago, robgizlu said: You'll be needing an operating microscope soon - Fantastic Now that's a possibility.... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Here I am trying to get into a bigger scale and he goes and produces that Big boat little boat Amazing detail Tiny detail Totally mad and mind boggling Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 2 hours ago, longshanks said: I thought the idea of working at smaller scales was that there was less to do Don't be silly, it just makes things harder! Nevertheless, the boat is starting to look the part. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Amazing work for such a small scale!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginvicta Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Great work Kev. Like Beefy I'm moving up to larger scales, you're building smaller and smaller ships. You will be using 10p coins for a base next Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 On 2017-5-6 at 4:25 PM, longshanks said: You'll be needing an operating microscope soon - Fantastic Now that's a possibility.... Kev Do you use an Optivisor Kev? I certainly couldn't without one these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 On 06/05/2017 at 4:35 PM, beefy66 said: and produces that Big boat little boat On 06/05/2017 at 4:37 PM, Martian Hale said: Don't be silly, it just makes things harder! You'll get no argument from me ..... So far I've stabbed, drilled and sanded my fingers. I could make something of my fingers if it weren't for the blood. On 07/05/2017 at 7:16 AM, Aginvicta said: You will be using 10p coins for a base next Can I start with a ten pound note first ? 1 hour ago, Murdo said: Do you use an Optivisor Kev? I can't find the workshop without my glasses Best optical aid came from Specsavers. Just asked for my reading glasses to beefed up......... x4 magnification. Brilliant! Any news on your armed trawler? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Wow! That lifeboat is a great bit of crash molding. Really well done. I would not have thought of using a hair dryer. What sort of plastic? Anything special? Edited May 8, 2017 by Reconcilor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 6 hours ago, Reconcilor said: bit of crash molding Ah ! You saw the earlier attempts I use a hot air (paint stripper) gun like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-KX1650-GB-1750W-Heat/dp/B0058GIATY make sure you get one that stands on its tail like bottom pic above, saves another pair of hands. I use standard plastic card which I buy in sheets 26 x 9". In this case 0.35mm thick Anyone need any further info just ask, happy to help Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Nice technique. I might well be in touch one day. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 46 minutes ago, longshanks said: Ah ! You saw the earlier attempts I use a hot air (paint stripper) gun like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-KX1650-GB-1750W-Heat/dp/B0058GIATY make sure you get one that stands on its tail like bottom pic above, saves another pair of hands. I use standard plastic card which I buy in sheets 26 x 9". In this case 0.35mm thick Anyone need any further info just ask, happy to help Kev Haha, that explains it then. That will save me from: a. The wrath of the leader of the house who objects to the smell and inappropriate use of household appliances and b. Testing the smoke alarms and generally attempting to burn down the house. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Right I'm calling the dinghy done and Martian I have only one thing to say Rowlocks NO!! I'm trying to remember that I'm building in this scale for a reason.... I've been looking for some 1/200 scale figures and I'm not impressed, they seem to mainly standing upright. So I'm playing around with trying to make some The main problem is that at this scale a 6' (1800mm) high man is 3/8" (9mm) high I seem to be on the right lines but I'm struggling with finding a suitable filler for bulking out the armature. I've tried Vallejo, Tamiya and repeated coats of acrylic paint. Any suggestions??? Bear in mind the arms / legs are around 1mm thick and easily bent Thanks for looking in Kev Edited July 5, 2017 by longshanks 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Kev have you thought of using Gator glue or super glue to build up and thicken the shape of he figures Just an idea might be a daft one they usually are with me Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 No such thing as a daft idea ..... I don't have Gator Glue but I believe its like PVA wood glue. Tried super glue tonight, same problem as trying to build up with acrylic it just flows out. Its almost like I need a stiff glue so it stays where I put itn so I can build up buttocks, head etc Thanks for the thought Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Try chopping up some spare sprue and put it in an old paint jar with lots of liquid glue. This will melt the sprue into a semi liquid plastic. "Drops" of it can then be pulled out on a cocktail stick and attached to the wires. The surface is annoying and does dry fairly quickly but the bulk can be shaped for quite a while afterwards. Once fully dry it behaves like normal plastic and can be sanded easily. I've never tried making a figure with this method but have used it for many other things, especially join / seam lines. The Armed Trawler is (very) slowly making progress. I'll try and post some pics tomorrow. Here's some pics of the liquid plastic, I happened to have some in a jar. On a cocktail stick and still manageable: A part made from it: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Nice tip Murdo - I was going to suggest Mr Hobby dissolved putty which I imagine is very similar. The other alternative is some Green stuff (2 part Putty) applied in very small amounts and then moulded with a paintbrush using Mr Hobby lacquer thinners. Interesting stuff. Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 18 hours ago, longshanks said: Right I'm calling the dinghy done and Martian I have only one thing to say Rowlocks NO!! I'm trying to remember that I'm building in this scale for a reason.... What did I do? Just for once I have been behaving myself! Saint Martian the Innocent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions guys, can't get to my bench at the moment I'll be sure to give your ideas a try. 8 hours ago, Martian Hale said: What did I do? Just for once I have been behaving myself! Saint Martian the Innocent that would make a change, you can be a Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, longshanks said: that would make a change, you can be a Kev Me a devil? You have me all wrong: I'm a pussycat of an alien really. Martian the Maligned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Martian Whilst your command of the language is good, I think the word your looking for is misaligned not maligned! Why do you think they left you behind? Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 5 hours ago, longshanks said: Martian Whilst your command of the language is good, I think the word your looking for is misaligned not maligned! Why do you think they left you behind? Kev Actually, I was sent here to remind you Earthlings what a saintly and unsullied life should be like. It's really not my fault that the last time my halo was seen it was mistaken for and ankle bracelet. Martian of the Slightly Slipped Halo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Kev, there is a form of PVA glue called tacky glue or some such, I had some I used for canopies & gap filling, it was stiff enough not to disappear into cracks etc so maybe worth a go, craft shops the best place to find it. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 On 9-5-2017 at 7:16 PM, longshanks said: I seem to be on the right lines but I'm struggling with finding a suitable filler for bulking out the armature. I've tried Vallejo, Tamiya and repeated coats of acrylic paint. Any suggestions??? Bear in mind the arms / legs are around 1mm thick and easily bent Thanks for looking in Kev Mr. Surfacer comes in several thickness's and there is also Magic Sculpt, Mr. Dissolved putty appears to have a thinner consistency in the latest jar I bought so that would take a while to build up a wire frame figure. Nice going on the "Mighty Midget" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aginvicta Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 On 11/05/2017 at 7:26 AM, longshanks said: I think the word your looking for is misaligned not maligned! Why do you think they left you behind? Shouldn't it be misaliened Nice work on the mini figures Kev, Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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