Tuesday, 24 October 2023

WHEN IT ALL COMES CRUMBLING DOWN

 I have made a little progress on my Mall project, and want to show the steps I've taken, in the hopes it can help and inspire others with their own projects. First I built the basic structure out of dense foam, and glued and pinned it together with cocktail sticks, I also used cocktail sticks to strengthen the pillars.


Next I added a smooth tile effect with 0.5 mm plasticard ( not greenstuff again John ! LOL), I did this as the reference picture showed smooth texture to this section.


As you can see above I've left the plasticard off where the brick wall needs to be attached, and that is where this project is going to have to stay at for this challenge, as I will be away from the computer for a few weeks, also I will be unable to comment on here or your fine blogs until I return. When I do return I will make sure to get the Apocalypse Me roundup done as quick as possible, and catch up on your blogs, so until then stay safe and have fun !

Cheers Dave

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  1. John@justneedsvarnish24 October 2023 at 10:10

    Coming along well, Dave! :-) Plasticard is no doubt the best way to cover this, so nicely done (and very tidy)!

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 07:43

      Thank you John, there is a couple of areas that need trimming and filing but overall a great starting point ! LOL

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  2. Suber24 October 2023 at 10:35

    Looking good! I'll be waiting for your return! :)

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 07:44

      Thank you Suber, I'm back and will hopefully have something new to show soon ! LOL

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  3. Dai24 October 2023 at 10:46

    A good start. I think the plasticard is a perfect choice for tiling.

    Hope the time away is for a pleasant reason and not health matters mate. Will look forward to your return!

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 07:46

      Thank you Dai, it does give a smooth surface to work from, so as you say perfect for tiles.
      It was for a very pleasant reason, and thankfully not health related, cheers mate.

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  4. Blaxkleric25 October 2023 at 11:01

    Always enjoy these 'How I Did It' guides you post, Dave, so really looking forward to seeing how this project progresses.

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 07:48

      Thank you Simon, I enjoy doing the how to's, especially if it gives people ideas for approaching their own projects, might be a while before I do anymore as it is now Movember, and Dwarfember challenge month, but I will return to this project at some point.

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  5. The Space Dinosaur25 October 2023 at 11:21

    It looks like a good base, can definitely see where it's going! Enjoy the break, catch you on the other side.

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 07:50

      Thank you SD, If you can see it at this early stage, then I am definitely heading in the right direction ! LOL Thank you, had a great time and will post up the details soon.

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  6. Dick Garrison26 October 2023 at 12:56

    Good progress mate, does look like the entrance to your typical "mall". can't wait to see it all painted up.

    Cheers Roger.

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 08:04

      Thank you Roger, once all the glass, doors and signs get added should really bring it to life ! LOL Might be a while before painting.

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  7. Frank O Donnell27 October 2023 at 03:49

    That looks good Dave, bt what way are you going to do the bricks ?

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 08:06

      Thank you Frank, it's slowly coming together, do you mean the brick wall section to the right of the entrance, as I posted that up a couple of posts ago, just need to be added to this section once painted.

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  8. Kuribo27 October 2023 at 14:29

    This is coming together nicely, Dave. Scratch building is a great skill to have in this hobby and I appreciate you showing off your process. I hope your time away from us is enjoyable (everyone needs a break once in a while after all!) and I look forward to your triumphant return!

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  9. Brian30 October 2023 at 10:16

    That's looking really nice and I'm envious of that grey foam you've found! Hopefully you're not getting into too much trouble being away from the computer, haha!

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 08:11

      Thank you Brian, the grey foam, makes painting a lot easier ! LOL Hopefully you will be able to find some in your neck of the woods. I'm always in trouble, it's just the level that varies ! LOL

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  10. caveadsum147131 October 2023 at 09:54

    Great looking work in progress, nice tile effect!
    Best Iain

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 08:13

      Thank you Iain, it's coming along nicely, and not too many bits to adjust so far, the glass sections may be a different story however ! LOL

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  11. The Angry Piper2 November 2023 at 03:01

    Watching scratchbuilders like you, Jeremy, IRO and the great Matakishi makes my jaw drop in awe. I wish I could do what you guys do.

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 08:14

      Thank you Keith, it all comes from practice experimentation with different materials, and watching what others do, so you are already a third of the way there with the list of people that you watch mate.

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  12. markamorin8 November 2023 at 12:12

    Nice progress Dave! I like the use of toothpicks (cocktail sticks to you I guess) in the foam.

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    1. Dave Stone11 November 2023 at 08:17

      Thank you Mark, they certainly add a bit of strength to what could be a fragile material, and also increase the strength of a join, whatever we all call them ! LOL

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