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Title: Review of the Scenery Forge Wargames Accessories Mold
Post by: snitcythedog on July 04, 2024, 04:40:54 PM
I did a review on my blog of the Wargames Accessories Mold from Scenery Forge.  I tend to bulk out my resin, metal and 3d printed terrain bits with plaster casts as the parts are much cheaper and I do not have to wait for parts to come in the mail.  This mold should be useful. 
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Have a read if you are interested. 
http://snitchythedog.blogspot.com/ (http://snitchythedog.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Review of the Scenery Forge Wargames Accessories Mold
Post by: Burgundavia on July 04, 2024, 06:35:25 PM
Interesting using the sides like that - clever. Good review. I've looked at their molds in the past, may still pick one up
Title: Re: Review of the Scenery Forge Wargames Accessories Mold
Post by: AndrewBeasley on July 04, 2024, 10:09:33 PM
I wonder if air dry clay would work for the thinner bits? I've coated this with superglue before today to increase its strength...

Looking at the items I think I would be happy glueing the tools etc to scatter like tables or barrels - similar to the tools on model tank kits!
Title: Re: Review of the Scenery Forge Wargames Accessories Mold
Post by: snitcythedog on July 04, 2024, 10:30:41 PM
I wonder if air dry clay would work for the thinner bits? I've coated this with superglue before today to increase its strength...
Looking at the items I think I would be happy gluing the tools etc to scatter like tables or barrels - similar to the tools on model tank kits!
The problem is notsomuch that the pieces are delicate.  The problem is that they will break when de-molding as they are brittle.  I tried the pitchfork and let it set for two days to make sure it was completely dry.  It was still too brittle and came apart when I flexed side of the mold to get the part out.  I will be gluing the green stuff casts in a similar way to how you are describing to support them.   
Title: Re: Review of the Scenery Forge Wargames Accessories Mold
Post by: Tom Dulski on July 05, 2024, 12:14:39 PM

 I was checking out your blog, some very impressive terrain on there.
Title: Re: Review of the Scenery Forge Wargames Accessories Mold
Post by: anevilgiraffe on July 05, 2024, 01:57:55 PM
The problem is notsomuch that the pieces are delicate.  The problem is that they will break when de-molding as they are brittle.  I tried the pitchfork and let it set for two days to make sure it was completely dry.  It was still too brittle and came apart when I flexed side of the mold to get the part out.  I will be gluing the green stuff casts in a similar way to how you are describing to support them.

would it be possible to insert a pin in the pitchfork shaft while the 'whatever' is still wet?
Title: Re: Review of the Scenery Forge Wargames Accessories Mold
Post by: snitcythedog on July 05, 2024, 05:15:26 PM
would it be possible to insert a pin in the pitchfork shaft while the 'whatever' is still wet?
Theoretically you could with the longer pieces but most of those have a branch coming off the main shaft that would still break in the same way.  Dental plaster tends to become more brittle the thinner it is cast.
I was checking out your blog, some very impressive terrain on there.
Thanks.  I tend to enjoy terrain more than painting minis.  It is a big reason why I only play skirmish games.