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Discussion in 'Competition 1 Scalescenes Kit Build 2016' started by paul_l, Mar 26, 2016.

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  1. Mar 26, 2016 #1
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    O beloved leader - should get me extra points

    Can I change my mind part way through and change my entry ?

    I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure........

    Paul
     
  2. Mar 26, 2016 #2
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Yes, oh lowly one.
    anybody could start out with any kit and change part way through. You can however only submit one. Also remember that progress photos must be submitted at various / regular parts of the build.
    go for it my minnion.

    toto
     
  3. Mar 26, 2016 #3
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    For those who have never built a card kit have a look at

    Simple Card Kit - it covers the Low relief warehouse kit.

    My basic card kit tool kit is

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    Stanley knife for Heavy card
    Craft knives for medium card and heavy paper
    Scalpel for fine cutting on paper - windows etc.

    A roller (brayer) for rolling the paper to the card when sticking down - rolling pin (don't get caught) or wall paper roller will work just as well.

    Assorted rules, drills and clamps.

    Glues - Glue sticks - I like the kids ones that go on purple, and dry clear, makes it easy to see that you've covered the whole area. PVA, two varieties Tacky, and craft glue.
    The craft glue is in a Fine Tip PVA glue applicator, allows really small amounts of glue to be applied accurately.

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    I got mine from

    http://www.finetip.co.uk - just checked and they have stopped selling them :headbanger:

    Toto however managed to get some from Metcalfe models, and they're cheaper too :lol:

    http://www.metcalfemodels.com/ultra-fine-tip-glue-applicators

    Now I've my secrets away, I'd better decide which kit to build.

    Paul
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2016 #4
    Gary

    Gary Wants more time for modelling.... Staff Member Administrator

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    I don't see a can (aerosol) of matt acrylic sealer or dull cote amongst your tools Paul... :scratchchin:

    For those who have never built a Scalescenes kit, I recommend a coat of sealer to the printed sheets before assembly. This will protect and also aid in any weathering you may choose to do. :thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2016 #5
    nairepooc

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    I have my can of matt sealer, but missing the other tools - not!
    Thanks for the insight to your tool box.
    Bring it on
    ATB
    Ian :D
     
  6. Mar 27, 2016 #6
    paul_l

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    Aye your right Gary, I forgot the Matt Varnish, I keep forgetting to apply it as well :whatever:

    For the record I use Winsor and Newton - Galleria Acrylic Medium Matt Varnish, and will hand brush or spray.

    Paul
     
  7. Mar 28, 2016 #7
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Decisions, decisions ......

    I've never built anything in 7mm before, and this seems like a really good excuse to try something different.

    May have to test build a couple to see which I like the best :giggle:

    Paul
     
  8. Mar 28, 2016 #8
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    paul_l wrote:
    Showing off, some of us are trying our first one
     
  9. Mar 28, 2016 #9
    paul_l

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    Got to get a head start, before the mighty round one gives me another job :avatar:
     
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    Toto

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    Oh well ....... You've guessed my strategy.

    Toto
     
  11. Mar 28, 2016 #11
    paul_l

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    Well, didnt get much luck scaling up with my printer, but did find I could load the sheets into the GIMP
    resize up by 158%, then cut and paste the bits onto A4 images (actually made the page 200 x 285, so that I didn't get any issues with print margins.

    Paul
     
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    Toto

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    Still progress :avatar:
     
  13. Mar 29, 2016 #13
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    tanygaer wrote:
    One of us is still waiting for a new printer, then learn how to use it, then learn how to make the prints bigger, hopefully I will have something to show this year :headbanger:.

    Pete.
     
  14. Mar 29, 2016 #14
    nairepooc

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    Printer!
    Now why do I need one of those?
    Its not listed in your kit of tools or have I missed something?
    Puzzled..........
     
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    Toto

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    Could always draw it. :scratchchin:

    Toto
     
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    nairepooc

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    Toto,
    That's what I was going to do, where is the challenge using a printer?
     
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    nairepooc wrote:
    For Toto the challenge will be finding the printer and the correct power supply :avatar:
     
  18. Apr 2, 2016 #18
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Oh :bleep6: what have I done

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    Now thats decided what scale I'm building in - you all have a lot to answer for :avatar:

    Starting to worry over the amount of brownie points I'm going to have to earn to get away with this :eek:

    Paul
     
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    Toto

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    Lots I would think ..... wait until I speak with Morag ...... :tophat:
     
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    paul_l

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    As if you'll be let back now :avatar:

    Paul
     
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