House Rubbish ?

[todd8137]

Hi all

       After putting out some dustbin stuff this morning i looked in the recycle bin ,and the light bulb came on,I'll include some pics of the kinda stuff i found even a old t bag some drink lids various other rubbish old pegs you see what a mean .

so what to build from this pile of stuff i like ww2 mainly but this after some tea and thought will go one of many ways  may even find other items that stick out to me this will be updated once or twice a week once i decide on what it will be

thanks

todd8137

Edited June 12, 2018 by todd8137
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[Gorby]

Stuff found around the house and items that would otherwise be binned are often good for scratch building. I seem to recall that tea leaves (well dried) can be used for foliage/leaf litter. Broken cork is good for rocks (apparently); various wires are useful for detailing cockpits/wheel wells etc. Although plastic package can be used, you may need to use different glue.

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Incidentally. Tea bags shouldn't be in the recycle bin.

[Badder]

A great source of materials is a fly-tip. (illegal rubbish dump) I found one used by builders and it was an excellent source of all kinds of wood, bricks and mortar (broken up for dust and rubble) plastic tubing, wire mesh, electrical wires etc, etc. But the star find was a 1M square of Astroturf which has proved itself excellent for rushes and reed beds. It can also be chopped up more finely for foliage or scatter.

 

Rearguards,

Badder

[Matt_]

On 7/5/2018 at 5:40 PM, Badder said:

A great source of materials is a fly-tip.

Just for god's sake don't get caught rummaging around there with your car boot open! 🚔👮‍♂️