Figure's are ready for the procreate and this is the base so far, I need to cast more block to finish it off.
I'm going for an old neglected look with a dark gloominess to it, it's been left to the elements and i want it to show.
I was testing different stuff and how to mix it, that's why there's different coloured block and some are better quality than others.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WRISTACTION/WIP/DOD%202007/BaseWip01.jpg)
looks good mate. What did u find to be the best stuff to cast with?
Looks like Hirst Arts is the thing to use, at the moment, then :)
How come you've got two different colours of blocks?
Quote from: keeper40k on August 13, 2007, 09:13:19 AM
Looks like Hirst Arts is the thing to use, at the moment, then :)
How come you've got two different colours of blocks?
Quote from: Wristaction on August 13, 2007, 09:05:25 AM
I was testing different stuff and how to mix it, that's why there's different coloured block and some are better quality than others.
Quote from: Perv on August 13, 2007, 09:12:45 AM
looks good mate. What did u find to be the best stuff to cast with?
Herculite Premium also known as Herculite Stone. :icon_wink:
1 Water to 3 powder works great.
That would be a brainfart moment, then. Thanks Wristy :)
Nice work Wristy. Looks like there is plenty of filling and sanding to go. I like the look with the different color blocks.
Quote from: keeper40k on August 13, 2007, 09:13:19 AM
Looks like Hirst Arts is the thing to use, at the moment, then :)
Yeah wasn't geronimo working on blocks to sell?
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on August 13, 2007, 11:54:30 AM
Nice work Wristy. Looks like there is plenty of filling and sanding to go. I like the look with the different color blocks.
Quote from: keeper40k on August 13, 2007, 09:13:19 AM
Looks like Hirst Arts is the thing to use, at the moment, then :)
Yeah wasn't geronimo working on blocks to sell?
Hehe they've not got further than sketch stages just yet.
Looking nice,Wristy. Something tells me you'll have some new blocks to play with in a couple of days :icon_wink:
Hey Wristy, that is one cool looking start to a diorama of doom! I'd be worried about the enemy damaging it so you may need one of these: :Walkdrag: for a bit of defence :icon_twisted:.
It's a great start and I look forward to seeing the end result :icon_cool:.
Going to have two pillars at the entrance, a ring of curved blocks (like the bottom ring wall) going around the top on the pillars, cut out the centre, glue some plastic card to the bottom of the hole and i have some steps made leading down into it.
I'm going to cut the polystyrene around the walls off as it's all going to be centred inside the building.
I picture it as a junction, door way in and stairs leading up to a tower and stairs descending to the lower levels.
Have made a start on the grouting and started painting the Vampire and the girl. :icon_cool:
So any new pics Richard?
Not yet, not much to show yet.
Quote from: Custom_Hobby on August 26, 2007, 04:15:43 AM
So any new pics Richard?
Adjusting how i do my skin a bit and these are quick taken too.... :icon_redface:
They have a Cheddar look about the skin, too much sun. :icon_wink:
The only suggestion I could make is that any intregal structure pieces, such as columns, would be cut from the same stone. Still, it's an interesting design.
I was just trying different stuff to cast them from and they will be all painted the same.
Have most of the grouting still to do, one of those really fun jobs... :icon_neutral:
Redone pic's and got dust on the Vampire, scrud*ed off paint on the end of his cloak! and need to redo the girls face as it's crud*. :swear:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WRISTACTION/WIP/DOD%202007/Vampiermulty01.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/WRISTACTION/WIP/DOD%202007/Girlmulty01.jpg)
Quote from: Wristaction on September 01, 2007, 06:39:50 AM
I was just trying different stuff to cast them from and they will be all painted the same.
What did you like using best with the molds?
I found "Herculite Premium also known as Herculite Stone" the best but have just seen these and wonder what they are like.
Crystalcal R Casting & Moulding Powder
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1kg-Crystacal-R-Casting-Moulding-Plaster_W0QQitemZ220137683234QQihZ012QQcategoryZ75576QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
Fibrocem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2kg-Fibrocem-External-Casting-Moulding-Powder_W0QQitemZ220137683264QQihZ012QQcategoryZ75576QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
Thanks for the info. Let me know if you try those out. Maybe you can write a review for the forum :icon_wink:
Looking good, I'v always wanted to try Hirst Art's stuff, but its all a bit on the big side for just display bases. But it looks tops for dioramas!