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Offline sundayhero

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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2013, 09:49:40 PM »
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I've received about half my order, and I've been giving the basing a lot of thought... I THINK I've settled for single row strips of base - I just have to figure out what material can both be drilled and be trusted not to Warp when painted...


Acrylic glass sheet maybe ?


Concerning this product, any clue where I could order it on internet, if possible Europe webstore (I'm from France) ?

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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2013, 04:01:36 AM »
Might work. I have to get a 'drilling tower', so I can avoid the stalks pointing in weird directions.
That is not an issue.  The "corn stalks" have a wire core.  You just drill, glue and adjust. 
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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2013, 01:12:15 PM »
That is not an issue.  The "corn stalks" have a wire core.  You just drill, glue and adjust. 
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OK, that's cool, thanks!


Acrylic glass sheet maybe ?

Concerning this product, any clue where I could order it on internet, if possible Europe webstore (I'm from France) ?

thanks

Amazon sometimes has a few packs, but i wanted a large number and ordered it from Michigan Toy Soldier Compan (www.michtoy.com), as it was the only place I could find that seemed to have larger quantities (and I still have to wait for about half the order, as they were not able to supply all at once).
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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2013, 01:45:07 PM »
Be aware that Michigan Toy Soldier has been in the news in the past, and not in a good way. I understand the responsible party is no longer involved with the firm and I myself have had only positive experiences with them, but just FYI. http://royaloak.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/michigan-toy-soldier-owner-gets-jail-time-in-director80d0c10203

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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2013, 04:10:26 PM »
Might work. I have to get a 'drilling tower', so I can avoid the stalks pointing in weird directions.

I'd suggest a pin vise w/ drill bit sized to cornstalk wire core diameter, and .040 or .080 plastic-card for the bases. Wont warp from paint, glue, etc. Super glue or hot glue stalks, and hold vertical until set.


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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2013, 08:29:08 AM »
I'd suggest a pin vise w/ drill bit sized to cornstalk wire core diameter, and .040 or .080 plastic-card for the bases. Wont warp from paint, glue, etc. Super glue or hot glue stalks, and hold vertical until set.

I normally glue sand onto a surface to make 'soil'. It warps even thick MDF.

I might consider getting some plasticcard if the general asessment is, it should work?

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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2013, 03:37:25 PM »
I normally glue sand onto a surface to make 'soil'. It warps even thick MDF.

I might consider getting some plasticard if the general assessment is, it should work?

Has worked for me on my 15mm WW2 minefields, vineyards, etc.  These range from 1" to 2" in width, and 3" to 6" in length. No issues.  Just score the plasticard on the top surface, so the glue (I use Elmers white or carpenter glue) can get more traction (so to speak). You can also do the gluing in stages (I have done this to mitigate possible warping with MDF). By stages I mean scattered blotches that don't cover the whole surface at one time. I did this with my six 24" x 24" desert boards. Worked well.

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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2013, 06:45:21 PM »
You can also do the gluing in stages (I have done this to mitigate possible warping with MDF). By stages I mean scattered blotches that don't cover the whole surface at one time. I did this with my six 24" x 24" desert boards. Worked well.

I might try that the next time I have to make a board. All my 2' x 2' and 3' x 3' boards are slightly concave.

The method might work for strips of masonite, too, a material I have plenty of, so I might try it out for a row of corn stalks.

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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2013, 11:59:12 PM »
I always use 3mm plasticard for these types of apllications and never had warping after applying basing material with standard PVA/White glue.
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Re: update! JTT Corn Field
« Reply #24 on: October 14, 2013, 03:48:07 PM »
Yeah, but I have no idea where to get plasticard 'round here. I'll try working with available materials and see what happens.

 

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