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Post subject: forget green stuff.. try this!
 Posted: Feb 14, 2003 - 10:08 PM
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For basing my models, instead of using green stuff to build up a higher ground on the bases, I use left over sprue peices to raise the floor a little... then mix up my own special "modeling clay"... here is what I use for that.
3/4 cup of powdered starch
1 cup of white glue (elmers glue is the cheapest)
mix by hand.. don't worry about getting messy, hot water rinses it right off as long as it's not dry yet.
Let the mix sit for about 15 minutes so it hardens a bit... Use anything lying around to apply it to the base.. (though the end of an old paint brush works really well. It's very very cheap to make compared to buying the modeling clay from the GW shop or green stuff..
Cut down the ratio of the ingrediants if you need to make less.. Becuase it doesn't keep very well.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2003 - 02:42 AM
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Thanks for the tip, but can any dutch guy translate "starch" please??? (is it behangplaksel??)  |
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Posted: Feb 17, 2003 - 07:05 AM
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For building up bases, I find a single jar of Elmers Wood Putty goes a long way.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2003 - 07:21 AM
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| Wood putty is that brown kneadable stuff that turns hard after a while, right? |
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Posted: Feb 17, 2003 - 07:45 AM
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I think "Starch" should be translated with "Stijfsel"
As is/was used in shirts etc to keep the collar up...
May be "behangplaksel" would work as well?
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Posted: Feb 17, 2003 - 08:05 AM
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yes, but you have to use the power starch, not the spray can starch..
corn starch also works.. you can find that in a food market near the baking supplies |
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Posted: Feb 18, 2003 - 11:15 AM
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Wood putty is indeed that same stuff Squigqoth. The best brand I have found is Elmers (same as the white glue.) My friend introduced me to it a while ago and no I don't base anyone without it.
I also use it to hold down rocks and boulders and such that I add onto the bases and as a glue to add a small piece of sheet magnet into the bottoms of my fantasy regiments. Add a piece of metal into your move tray and you can turn your regiment upside down (carefully  )
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Posted: Feb 19, 2003 - 03:31 AM
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| Mmmm.... Have to check the DiY stores overhere, but I believe Bison sells wood putty. And that starch-stuff shouldn't be too hard to find... Mom? |
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Post subject: Sand Filler
Posted: Aug 27, 2003 - 09:50 AM
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You can mix a thousand things with Elmer's Glue (White glue) to duplicate the desired effect. Your best bet is sand...simple playground sand. it mixes with the glue for a good filler and adds weight and texture to the base. If you prefer less texture (and weight) sawdust is the key.
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Posted: Aug 28, 2003 - 02:51 AM
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Squiggoth, it sounds to me like Elmer's has a product range comparable to Albastine over here (Netherlands). They have wood putty in several variations.
I use their standard wall filler. I don't know the cost as it's a leftover from moving 1.5 years ago, but it should cost to much. |
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