tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post7318632687990222564..comments2024-03-19T20:31:36.080-07:00Comments on Sean's Wargames Corner: Fruit of my Labor Day WeekendSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-10277513165715636182013-09-05T06:50:23.229-07:002013-09-05T06:50:23.229-07:00Thanks Cedric, I made some more progress yesterday...Thanks Cedric, I made some more progress yesterday and hope to get cracking today.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-55277444514359814142013-09-04T22:48:10.999-07:002013-09-04T22:48:10.999-07:00that's a very good update. lots of stuff done....that's a very good update. lots of stuff done. Don't feel overwhelmed. It will diminish as soon as painting starts. I have tons of started project and the finishing can be faster than expected once I really need them painted for scenariocedrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567465798644856588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-79828156503775175352013-09-04T06:17:34.432-07:002013-09-04T06:17:34.432-07:00Thanks Mathyoo, it never occurred to me to try tha...Thanks Mathyoo, it never occurred to me to try that. I'm not sure how easy it would be to mix in the glue. One thing I'm trying to avoid is the effect where I can still see the integral cast base showing, it just bugs me. I do have to be careful that the figures don't look like they're ankle deep in mud though.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-56815040264289955522013-09-04T06:14:41.778-07:002013-09-04T06:14:41.778-07:00Thank you Chris. I'm great at starting, it'...Thank you Chris. I'm great at starting, it's the finishing that I'm having trouble with.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-21204521392600931832013-09-04T06:14:01.802-07:002013-09-04T06:14:01.802-07:00Thanks Rodger, hope to have more soon.Thanks Rodger, hope to have more soon.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-38209230496462049522013-09-04T06:13:24.772-07:002013-09-04T06:13:24.772-07:00Thanks Colgar, the main thrust of this project wil...Thanks Colgar, the main thrust of this project will be finishing it. I'm not going to focus on whether or not I am approaching my ultimate aesthetic. A goal which may be unrealistic anyway given my current skill level.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-45379813202147911012013-09-04T06:11:38.273-07:002013-09-04T06:11:38.273-07:00Thank you Jonas, I'm really trying not to disa...Thank you Jonas, I'm really trying not to disappoint.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-16720815804259350922013-09-04T06:11:10.837-07:002013-09-04T06:11:10.837-07:00Thanks Justin. I'm using plastic sculpting too...Thanks Justin. I'm using plastic sculpting tools for application. I could perhaps wet it more. There are no issues if I cover it in some kind of PVA/ Texture Gel/ what have you immediately. I also got a pretty thin layer on some of these which made them even more brittle.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-81005660897067960352013-09-04T06:08:24.798-07:002013-09-04T06:08:24.798-07:00Yes Ray, although busy for a weekend for me is a l...Yes Ray, although busy for a weekend for me is a lunch break for you.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-55581365662857193662013-09-04T03:39:47.776-07:002013-09-04T03:39:47.776-07:00Great start.Great start.Chris Stoesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285495844651490795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-30251445002660903382013-09-04T02:55:32.571-07:002013-09-04T02:55:32.571-07:00Nice bit of work Sean!Nice bit of work Sean!Rodgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447816347472085277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-15537118657472846872013-09-04T02:08:14.915-07:002013-09-04T02:08:14.915-07:00As Jonas said. Great effort so far, keep going to...As Jonas said. Great effort so far, keep going to the end :-) !Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-80146785918840472682013-09-04T01:52:03.863-07:002013-09-04T01:52:03.863-07:00I know what you mean, but I meant you might want t...I know what you mean, but I meant you might want to try mixing PVA in the clay...I've never tried it myself but heard people were doing that. You could (and should!) still use the paste over if for texture.<br /><br />What I do with mine is just ordinary sand glued in one or two layers :)Mathyoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254075235438097742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-65757464614899977792013-09-03T23:22:39.356-07:002013-09-03T23:22:39.356-07:00Good work! Looking forward to seeing them all pain...Good work! Looking forward to seeing them all painted up.Jonas Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104129336412766484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-30177965351391883742013-09-03T21:40:38.284-07:002013-09-03T21:40:38.284-07:00I often use DAS clay and have not had issues with ...I often use DAS clay and have not had issues with it cracking. I do use it rather wet, though, and spread it with a knife or small trowel. Instead of clay, you can use painter's caulk and then use pva and and over that to get the texture.Justin Penwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194198434790757522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-58087868516131451842013-09-03T20:09:16.166-07:002013-09-03T20:09:16.166-07:00Someone's been busy!!Someone's been busy!!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-49075838214344362042013-09-03T16:01:13.683-07:002013-09-03T16:01:13.683-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-45993740285402341962013-09-03T15:49:37.693-07:002013-09-03T15:49:37.693-07:00Thanks Mathyoo. I'm trying to use the paste ov...Thanks Mathyoo. I'm trying to use the paste over the top instead of PVA as it has some grit in it to add texture. I'm then throwing some green aquarium sand on top of that while it's wet.<br /><br />And yes May Day is the true workers day but we don't celebrate it here in the US. So Labor day is it for us.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-85826555836254378112013-09-03T15:33:56.610-07:002013-09-03T15:33:56.610-07:00That seems like a lot of work done for the future ...That seems like a lot of work done for the future painting! <br /><br />As for cracking, try mixing some PVA in.<br /><br />And I feel obliged to let you know May 1st is the only true worker's day off (but the grill part still stands :P)!Mathyoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254075235438097742noreply@blogger.com