The “Give Tony Grief” Thread

[NorthBrit]

Ohh so now I have a SECOND level !! Hell why stop there???? Grief, I think I am going to regret that comment

That's a comment I would like to give several likes.

David

 

[wombat457]

This seems to have worked pretty well for a "base". Certainly saved on cutting up foam and the mess associated with that, as well as time - I think. Am going to need MORE plaster though

 

[migalyto]

This seems to have worked pretty well for a "base". Certainly saved on cutting up foam and the mess associated with that, as well as time - I think. Am going to need MORE plaster though

You ever tried plaster cloth? I tried it for the first time on the last layout and will never look back.

Just cut squares, dip in water and apply. You can do a bunch of hard shell in a very short time.

 

[NorthBrit]

. Am going to need MORE plaster though

This side of the pond it could mean Tony has cut his finger!

David

 

[wombat457]

You ever tried plaster cloth? I tried it for the first time on the last layout and will never look back.

Just cut squares, dip in water and apply. You can do a bunch of hard shell in a very short time.

I started out using plaster cloth and discovered that it was darn expensive way to cover anything so I went to plain ordinary Lowes 25 lb 15 Minute Set plaster. I have to mix it BUT it is cheap and goes a long way as well. In fact, I need to get some more today

This side of the pond it could mean Tony has cut his finger!

David

Oh yeah - it would wouldn't it ... nope, no cut finger just need the white messy mix it yourself stuff for my scenery - hills and stuff

 

[Hutch]

Isn't plaster of paris a better option? Too old fashion? Paper strips dipped in flour and water mix, that's what I remember doing school projects with. That's cheap!

 

[wombat457]

Six to one half a dozen the other. I have been using this Pro Form Plaster stuff for ages and like it. It is cheap, available and dries hard and quickly so not much time sitting around waiting for things to happen

 

[NorthBrit]

so not much waiting for things to happen

Not much going on at all.

David

 

[wombat457]

Oh hell - he's back .......................

 

[NorthBrit]

Oh hell - he's back .......................

Glad I was missed.

Going off line again.

Give you time to build that helix.

David

 

[wombat457]

Catch you later David

 

[wombat457]

Isn't plaster of paris a better option? Too old fashion? Paper strips dipped in flour and water mix, that's what I remember doing school projects with. That's cheap!

Hutch - not an old fashioned idea at and even if it was, so what? If it works, that's all that matters right

 

[Hutch]

Absolutely Tony. I'm going to try to avoid WS stuff for the most part. It doesn't fit in my budget. I need to save money for rolling stock!!!!!

 

[wombat457]

Absolutely Tony. I'm going to try to avoid WS stuff for the most part. It doesn't fit in my budget. I need to save money for rolling stock!!!!!

Once you realize that there are plenty of alternatives to the over priced woodlands stuff you'll never use or waste your money on it again. As you said, keep it (your money) for other things were there aren't alternatives

 

[Smudge617]

Glad I was missed.

Going off line again.

Give you time to build that helix.

David

So when do we see a post with your helix, or did I miss that post.

 

[wombat457]

So when do we see a post with your helix, or did I miss that post.

Now there is a darn good question ---

 

[wombat457]

Bit more of the base for the terrain is done:

 

[Smudge617]

Now there is a darn good question ---

Have to admit, I'm with you, I don't like Helix's, they have their uses I know, but no, not for me

 

[Jaz avalley]

You ever tried plaster cloth? I tried it for the first time on the last layout and will never look back.

Just cut squares, dip in water and apply. You can do a bunch of hard shell in a very short time.

But you can get holes, and you need to not buy it from a modeller supplier but a medical supplier to save a lot on cost

 

[Smudge617]

But you can get holes, and you need to not buy it from a modeller supplier but a medical supplier to save a lot on cost

Holes or Rolls ?