Battlefield House
- silversurfer1947
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Re: Battlefield House
It might be worth having a look at their on-line site, if its any distance. At least you can find out whether they have it in stock AND the price. I can't be certain, but I think I got 4 A1 sheets for £10.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
- wibblywobbly
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Re: Battlefield House
Keep this up Richard and the club will be able to start it's own version of Legoland, we will make a killing on entry fees!!
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- silversurfer1947
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Re: Battlefield House
Having problems with the internal walls. Can't get a rattle can off the shelf anywhere round here, so I tried airbrushing. What a disaster. Can't get a decent wide spray so it looks a mess. Shall have a go at the external walls while I have a rethink about the inside.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
- silversurfer1947
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Re: Battlefield House
Progress report
I have now coated one end wall with the stone mix. This is the first large wall that I have done, and as you will see I have had a few problems. To cover a large area requires several different applications, moving the stencil each time. I haven't quite got the stencil lined up properly. Also, I have not yet determined the ideal consistency. I made one lot which looked OK, but turned but to be much too sloppy. I overcompensated with the next batch, which accounts for the rather ragged look. Hopefully, I can do better with the next wall.
I mentioned my attempt to airbrush the inside walls. As you can see, there has been an unfortunate side effect. I used Tamiya acrylic, thinned with Tamiya thinners. Obviously, the liquid has been absorbed by the paper coating of the board which has shrunk, causing the noticeable inward lean. On the bright side, when I put the other end wall in place, the bend pretty much disappears.
I have now coated one end wall with the stone mix. This is the first large wall that I have done, and as you will see I have had a few problems. To cover a large area requires several different applications, moving the stencil each time. I haven't quite got the stencil lined up properly. Also, I have not yet determined the ideal consistency. I made one lot which looked OK, but turned but to be much too sloppy. I overcompensated with the next batch, which accounts for the rather ragged look. Hopefully, I can do better with the next wall.
I mentioned my attempt to airbrush the inside walls. As you can see, there has been an unfortunate side effect. I used Tamiya acrylic, thinned with Tamiya thinners. Obviously, the liquid has been absorbed by the paper coating of the board which has shrunk, causing the noticeable inward lean. On the bright side, when I put the other end wall in place, the bend pretty much disappears.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
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Re: Battlefield House
I am enjoying this, no idea why, maybe it's reading the ramblings of a perfectionist who is building something that exceeds anything I could do by a country mile??
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Re: Battlefield House
Don't worry to much Richard, it will probably have tank track marks all around it in a couple of weeks
John
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- silversurfer1947
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Re: Battlefield House
I had a go at the other end wall. Although I say so myself, I think it looks a lot better, though there is still a lot of room for improvement. I had this idea of using an old tiling grout spreader, which has removed a lot of the humps and bumps.
Sadly, I shall be away for the next BAD meeting, so at least the building will last another month!
The two tone appearance will disappear as it dries out.Sadly, I shall be away for the next BAD meeting, so at least the building will last another month!
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Re: Battlefield House
Richard, as always it looks amazing.
John
John
- silversurfer1947
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Re: Battlefield House
A little more progress to report. The remaining wall, floor and roof will have to wait till I get back from my holiday in a couple of weeks. I have run out of the stone compound and don't have enough roof tiles.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Re: Battlefield House
Mighty fine job Richard.
John
John