Building scale

[Andrew]

Great stuff thank you! I've got a few other projects on the go but may make a start on some buildings in the spring... And to return to the topic, the plan is that I'll stick to true 16mm scale but perhaps re-imagine certain buildings to fit the space. So, for example, because I've got a Welsh Highland theme I'm planning to invent a small station building/office that'll use standard and recognisable NWNGR architectural features but fit in the smaller space available at my passing station... That resin casting technique should really help with windows and doors...

Andrew.

[philipy]

Thanks for all the info and pictures.
I've just been on to Mr Tomps and ordered a small kit...fingers crossed!

[bazzer42]

Back to 16mm this picture gives the indication of how long a store cupboard, waiting room/booking office, ladies waiting room and gents will look... it's big.

[Peter Butler]

I imagine you use the pipe cement as an adhesive... good stuff!, but what do you use the gravy for?
Seriously, I am watching this build so I can get ideas for my village scene, when I have time!

[Andrew]

Thanks for all the info and pictures.
I've just been on to Mr Tomps and ordered a small kit...fingers crossed!

Who's Mr Tomps? I'd like to know so I can order some stuff too!

Thanks,

Andrew.

[philipy]

Tomps supply all sorts of moulding stuff... just google 'tomps'

[Andrew]

Ah, found it, thank you!

Must admit I found all the different stuff available a bit baffling, which did you go for?

[philipy]

Since I don't know what I'm doing either, I went for the smallest/cheapest quantity of silicone which seems to be this one:

1 x Value BUDGET RTV Silicone Kit SOFT Shore A 20 - 0.525kg Kit (Budget RTV 0.525kg Kit)
Catalyst Speed Fast - Poltife 10 mins

I also got some  Fillite powder to bulk out some resin I already have from a job mending a grp bowl, a couple of months ago:

1 x Fillite Powder - 1kg Bag (Fillite 1kg Bag)

[bazzer42]

I'm using a teaspoon of fillite to about 10 to 15g of mix. Tempting to use more but it weakens the setting. Enjoy it. Peeling a casting out of the mould is very satisfying. Here's the latest casting from last nights mould.

[bazzer42]

Tesco chicken chunks in gravy make great storage and a tasty snack if Archie and Hamish will share. These specialised containers are available at 2 quid each, paypal preferred.

[Peter Butler]

[quote="bazzer42:96216"
Tesco chicken chunks in gravy make great storage and a tasty snack if Archie and Hamish will share.  These specialised containers are available at 2 quid each, paypal preferred.[/quote]
Alas I may never have the opportunity to try. Morrisons is the preferred option...... staff discount applies!

[philipy]

Not wanting to hijack the thread any more than necessary, but I think this does go here to finish off the earlier stuff.
Excellent delivery from Tomps and I spent part of yesterday afternoon making the master and mould for a set of 5 identical window frames that I need. Then spent this morning, on and off, casting the frames.
I'm really chuffed for a first attempt.
The pic shows one just out of the mould, with flash, one cleaned up, and one sprayed with primer. The primer really shows up the pinholes due to bubbles, but I can soon deal with them!

[bazzer42]

Nice work Philip, satisfying when it works. I've just cut side 1 of my new station building.

[philipy]

Yes it is
That wall is looking good. I've been taking pics of my post office project so I think I'll do a thread of my own, on it.