tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post6739226043283580757..comments2024-03-08T13:39:12.406-08:00Comments on Dampf's modelling page: Aeronef - The Knights of St JohnTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-29218935125597442762009-05-13T04:36:00.000-07:002009-05-13T04:36:00.000-07:00Excellent thank you very much. Let's see how much ...Excellent thank you very much. Let's see how much of this a German DIY store can rustle up...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-45657323682395314892009-05-12T07:37:00.000-07:002009-05-12T07:37:00.000-07:00To Claes
What type of filler?
I use a variety - M...To Claes<br /><br />What type of filler?<br />I use a variety - Milliput, Green Stuff, Humbrol Model Filler and for big jobs, Isopon P38.<br /><br />If I had to make-do with just one, it would be Milliput (the White variety).<br /><br />How do you cut the thickest plastic card, Knitting needles?<br />For the plastic card, up to 3mm thick I use the 18mm Snap-Off blade knives - I have a very good OLFA 18mm knife that I have had for many years but I am not sure they are still made - try OLFA or Stanley.<br /><br />For the Knitting needles, I use an EXACTO modelling or razor saw, they are available in most modeling or craft shops, the best advice I can give you is buy the expensive blades, they last much longer. To cut Knitting needles I use smooth slow strokes and at the same time roll the knitting needle across the bench, by doing this you get a better shape, than just cutting through. I do use a small vice if I have lots to cut (for example - the turrets on the Knights of St John Aeronefs), but use the same saw.<br /><br />What do you use to sand?<br />Three main tools, they are manicuring nail files, which you can buy from chemists, take a whole variety and see which best suits you. My favourite are from Poundland, three for one pound and on the back they have small half beads, which can be used for making turrets or look-out domes. <br /><br />Secondly I have a sanding board, this is a glass chopping board (make sure it is toughened glass, again try a DIY store or even a cooks shop) and on to this I attach 3M's Aluminium Oxide sandpaper with double sided tape, when the paper gets worn, just replace it. Also if you like you can have one board with one grade and another finer paper on a second.<br /><br />Lastly - sanding sticks - these are custom made, but very easy to make - take a strip of wood (in the past I have used wooden rulers), my sticks are all sorts of shapes and sizes, but here are the details of one; 200ml long, 40mm wide and 15mm thick. To one side I have attached a medium grade Aluminium Oxide sand paper and to the other a fine grade with double sided tape.<br /><br />The sanding sticks are a great modelling tool and very easy and cheap to make. You can either use them like files, or place them on the desk and sand the pieces across the top.<br /><br />Finally invest in a good super glue and accelerator, try building merchants, they are much more expensive, but are ment to hold double glazing units together for years!<br /><br />I hope that this helps. In fact I'll try to up-load pictures and a more detailed description of these tools and techniques later.<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-88697583282031979582009-05-11T09:34:00.000-07:002009-05-11T09:34:00.000-07:00A very inspiring work, indeed. So much so that I w...A very inspiring work, indeed. So much so that I will try and get up off my posterior and build some Nefs myself. I'm thinking Prussians vs. Hanseatic League, background to be determined.<br /><br />Anyways, to do so, I would very much appreciate some tool tips, specifically:<br /><br />(1) What type of filler do you use?<br /><br />(2) How do you cut the thicker plastic materials (knitting needles, plasticard etc.) Exacto?<br /><br />(3) What do you use to sand? Sanding paper, files, Dremel tool?<br /><br />Could you help me out with that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-35775036510586634572009-04-26T12:23:00.000-07:002009-04-26T12:23:00.000-07:00Tony: Great stuff, as usual. I'll post a link from...Tony: Great stuff, as usual. I'll post a link from my blog, though I would be surprised if anyone needs to link form me to you, as I think we share an audience, so to speak.<br /><br />Eli: I have some of the putty. Got mine at Michael's, but Hobby Lobby should have it as well - I've seen it there, too. It's easy to use. I used it for the deathray saddles.J Womack, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14400879353685357966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-76188219168606004532009-04-26T11:28:00.000-07:002009-04-26T11:28:00.000-07:00Eli,
Try a garden center that sells craft bits fo...Eli,<br /><br />Try a garden center that sells craft bits for the molding putty - the local one here sell it for casting resin models :-)Andyroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761050861511129571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-71102648345035387232009-04-24T23:43:00.000-07:002009-04-24T23:43:00.000-07:00I'll have to look into finding the materials and g...I'll have to look into finding the materials and giving it a whirl. I can come up with a few projects where some resin work would help me out. Not too many art stores around though.<br /><br />-EliEli Arndthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445801567500822187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-82872391412733940452009-04-24T14:06:00.000-07:002009-04-24T14:06:00.000-07:00Hi Steve
The idea - using car repair resin is not...Hi Steve<br /><br />The idea - using car repair resin is not mine, I read about it is a model airplane magazine/book.<br /><br />The part to be cast was pressed into Playdough (the childrens modelling clay) and when removed the part was cast with cheap repair resin.<br /><br />I have not tried the Playdough method, but have cast in plasticine and two part moulding putty (available from art stores).<br /><br />If I can, the next time I cast I will take more photos.<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-14162752320762583162009-04-24T12:19:00.000-07:002009-04-24T12:19:00.000-07:00Hi Eli
Resin from car repair superstore - less th...Hi Eli<br /><br />Resin from car repair superstore - less than £10.00 for resin and hardner. Then two part moulding putty from an art shop - another £9.00.<br /><br />Not a huge out-lay and already proven to work.<br /><br />I have often looked at some of the more expensive rubber mould compounds and modelling resins - you can easily double the costs!<br /><br />Try it - you just may like it.<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-68887000568147815842009-04-24T11:43:00.000-07:002009-04-24T11:43:00.000-07:00I'd never have thought of using car repair resin -...I'd never have thought of using car repair resin - great idea Tony! Models (as ever) fantastic...Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785517757211882618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-48659857049541967512009-04-24T11:25:00.000-07:002009-04-24T11:25:00.000-07:00There you go tempting me to try and cast up some h...There you go tempting me to try and cast up some hulls for my nef fleet.<br /><br />So gun-shy on this. A lot of materials that are eitherh ard to find or cost a lot.<br /><br />-EliEli Arndthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445801567500822187noreply@blogger.com