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Title: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 02 February 2015, 07:42:42 PM: Here is a little teaser.....

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yDC2_d6E86g/VM_RHknxarI/AAAAAAAAM0s/09rbHjqdno8/s1600/Build%2Bsomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bone%2B027.JPG)

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 03 February 2015, 08:47:01 AM: (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Rmz99vB3pA/VNCJNIxmvHI/AAAAAAAAM08/Y9NyFhaYeTQ/s1600/Build%2Bsomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bone%2B013.JPG)

The first design sketches. For further details you can check out my Blog post at this link;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-first-update.html

Happy Modelling.

Tony
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 03 February 2015, 11:28:55 AM: I think I should just pack up...this looks fab
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 03 February 2015, 02:47:52 PM: Interesting plan, nice start.
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Post by: Duke Donald on 03 February 2015, 03:37:16 PM: What a beautiful drawing; this is looking very promising!
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Post by: Elk101 on 03 February 2015, 04:57:47 PM: Lovely sketches Tony.
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 04 February 2015, 08:22:17 AM: The construction begins.....

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lTib_uLgQI8/VNHTWZkX6SI/AAAAAAAAM1U/cJ3g4lniOYE/s1600/Build%2Bsomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bone%2B016.JPG)

More details can be found on my Blog at;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-part-three.html

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 05 February 2015, 08:26:41 AM: The construction continues.....

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rtqbl3zgqZY/VNMmMVhODNI/AAAAAAAAM10/k-orCh4--ks/s1600/Build%2Bsomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bone%2B029.JPG)

I have now clad the corrugated cardboard core with thinned cardboard and cut out both the horseshoe door and the window.

For more information go to this link http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-part-four.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-part-four.html)

Tony
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 05 February 2015, 08:36:00 AM: Great size...and cladding seems to be popular although I suspect mine will be somewhat more expensive ;)

I like where this is going...
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Post by: beefcake on 05 February 2015, 08:54:08 AM: Looking good. Interesting entranceway to the forge but very fitting!
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 05 February 2015, 09:04:30 AM: Quote from: beefcake on 05 February 2015, 08:54:08 AM
Looking good. Interesting entranceway to the forge but very fitting!

I agree. I think the quirky entranceway was what appealed to me most about this model forge. Although I know of other forges/barns that have horseshoe entrances. It seams this was quite common.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: snitcythedog on 05 February 2015, 08:20:06 PM: How often do your sketches match your buildings? The reason I ask is that mine always seem to organically grow so they very rarely match my concept art. Mine always get messier and more lived in.
Snitchy sends.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 05 February 2015, 08:28:16 PM: I would say that my sketches are usually for guidance. Like you my buildings grow organically, a bit like this project, I have already lengthened the building and started to work on a lighted furnace using a battery operated Tea Light.

I am also used to working to very strict commissions - where the details has to be very exact, (for example if building a master for resin casting) but when I build for myself, its just for fun.

I have kept most (if not all) of my sketches, they are rolled up in a cardboard tube in the attic!

If you are interested both of my books Building Wargame Terrain and More Wargame Terrain include sketches.

Regards and good luck with your Aerosled. I think it looks awesome.

Tony
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Post by: snitcythedog on 05 February 2015, 09:06:14 PM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 05 February 2015, 08:28:16 PM
If you are interested both of my books Building Wargame Terrain and More Wargame Terrain include sketches.
I have looked longingly. Right now I can't justify it to me wife. If you still have a copy of each when I am a full time employee I will pick them up.
Snitchy sends.
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Post by: Constable Bertrand on 06 February 2015, 07:31:24 AM: Very interesting core material you are using there tony. It looks a little rougher and quicker than foamcore... mmmm... I look forward to watching how this goes mate. Looks good so far. Good luck with your flickering tea light, im still getting my head around mine, haha.

Cheers
Matt
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 06 February 2015, 08:26:29 AM: At last, some proper textured panelling.....

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UNJRmxWmZc4/VNR06AMiSII/AAAAAAAAM2E/mV1dSX5CQ0o/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B004.JPG)

Now that the cardboard 'core' is finished, I have used Green modelling foam to build wooden planking to the exterior of the forge. These individual foam planks are textured with sandpaper and/or the teeth of a razorsaw before being glued in place with superglue.

More details can be found here;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-modelling-continues.html

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 07 February 2015, 08:26:37 AM: I have continued to add Green Foam planking to the model, following the layout in the original design sketch.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXe2NfrImmA/VNXJpJxwAiI/AAAAAAAAM2k/JruT0MTbPnc/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B015.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cGjHwEYERI/VNXJupqdMnI/AAAAAAAAM20/NoYPpSkwAQ4/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B019.JPG)

More details can be found on my Blog;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/build-something-2015-part-six.html

Tony
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Post by: Mason on 07 February 2015, 09:23:42 AM: This looks very promising.
:-*

I cannot see why you keep linking to your blog as it would surely be more appropriate to put the WIP pictures on here.
??? ???
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Post by: Constable Bertrand on 07 February 2015, 11:14:44 AM: Cracking along Tony! 8)
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 07 February 2015, 04:29:16 PM: Quote from: Mason on 07 February 2015, 09:23:42 AM
This looks very promising.
:-*

I cannot see why you keep linking to your blog as it would surely be more appropriate to put the WIP pictures on here.
??? ???

Mainly because I have lots to say and the build threads on LAF seam to be a little condensed. Plus I have lots of Blog followers whom I know would like to see the added text and detail - as this is what I usually do. See Blog for details.....

However, what is the view of LAF members?

Tony
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Post by: pocoloco on 07 February 2015, 04:49:26 PM: Personally I don't follow any blogs. I guess it boils down to not having a blog of my own. And usually I'm very lazy to check the blog links posted on forums, I rather hope to see everything at one go… but you have an active blog so hopefully you can "serve" both your blog followers and LAFers :)

Your build is progressing fast…will there be any surroundings to go with it?
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 07 February 2015, 05:00:39 PM: Quote from: pocoloco on 07 February 2015, 04:49:26 PM
Personally I don't follow any blogs. I guess it boils down to not having a blog of my own. And usually I'm very lazy to check the blog links posted on forums, I rather hope to see everything at one go… but you have an active blog so hopefully you can "serve" both your blog followers and LAFers :)

Your build is progressing fast…will there be any surroundings to go with it?

Thanks for the input.

Surroundings?

I am planning to build a larger scenic base, but not huge as my plan has been and continued to be that The Horseshoe Forge will be added to my personal terrain/scenery collection. The build has taken on a life of it's own so don't be surprised if this changes!

I'm glad that you like it.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Mason on 07 February 2015, 05:32:23 PM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 07 February 2015, 04:29:16 PM
Mainly because I have lots to say and the build threads on LAF seam to be a little condensed. Plus I have lots of Blog followers whom I know would like to see the added text and detail - as this is what I usually do. See Blog for details.....

What I meant was: Why not put the additional material on here as well as it is a LAF competition?
Surely it would just be a simple matter to copy and paste.
:)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon - construction continues
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 08 February 2015, 08:22:57 AM: Construction continues. I have now added my first bits of DAS modelling clay to The Horseshoe Forge. The DAS is always added over a layer of dilute uPVA glue, to help make the clay stick and to stop shrinkage.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jKrTssJmM2g/VNcZfwGhzPI/AAAAAAAAM3s/9_oVCTto0g4/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B025.JPG)

The DAS around the roof eaves helps to smooth out any gaps and will make tiling easier.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rb218gBtVQ8/VNcZi-op0VI/AAAAAAAAM30/mwbLbcazhkU/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B027.JPG)

The following two images show how I create 'hills and troughs' the natural undulations of a traditionally built roof. I build up layers of torn paper, one over the other and glued in place with more uPVA glue until I have a subtle rippling. Try not to be too heavy handed with this, I have found that subtlety is the key.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2zGsHUhsyBg/VNcZlrfuMEI/AAAAAAAAM38/2zgdL3O7kyk/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B030.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1B67Oj-RBUA/VNcZpx5eAcI/AAAAAAAAM4E/vvK-nXn3mLI/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B031.JPG)

To link to my Blog, please go to this http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/ (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/)

More daily updates to follow.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 08 February 2015, 08:28:41 AM: Coming along nicely but I concur the request for more of the wip shots on the actual build thread :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon - construction continues
Post by: snitcythedog on 08 February 2015, 08:51:33 AM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 08 February 2015, 08:22:57 AM
The following two images show how I create 'hills and troughs' the natural undulations of a traditionally built roof. I build up layers of torn paper, one over the other and glued in place with more uPVA glue until I have a subtle rippling. Try not to be too heavy handed with this, I have found that subtlety is the key.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2zGsHUhsyBg/VNcZlrfuMEI/AAAAAAAAM38/2zgdL3O7kyk/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B030.JPG)
Very slick solution. I have tried several other methods to replicate this in the past without achieving usable results. Nothing that I tried was either so simple or obvious. Watching with interest.
Snitchy sends.
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 08 February 2015, 08:54:19 AM: Here is an example of the paper layers technique.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zWcDQFILESg/VNZhhmJJzEI/AAAAAAAAM3U/cfS4xQl-bhY/s1600/Large%2BTown%2BHouse%2Bimage%2Btest%2Bfiller.jpg)

Tony
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Post by: Mason on 08 February 2015, 08:57:28 AM: That technique is a damn clever idea.
Simple but effective.
Love it!
:-*
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Post by: pocoloco on 08 February 2015, 09:00:19 AM: Brilliant idea indeed, consider it nicked :D
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Post by: beefcake on 08 February 2015, 09:04:36 AM: That looks awesome, please don't tell me you made that example. It's brilliant. lol
Can't wait t see more.
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Post by: Dr. The Viking on 08 February 2015, 10:17:14 AM: Blimey!!!

I've learned more reading this thread for two minutes than from hours of searching for terrain building techniques in the past!
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Post by: von Lucky on 08 February 2015, 11:18:16 AM: Lovely stuff. I think this'll be a cute little addition to your collection.
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 08 February 2015, 04:48:23 PM: Thank you for the comments. I'll try to pass on some more helpful hints before the build is finished.

The Large Town House was one of the scratch built building featured in More Wargame Terrain. I'm glad that you liked it.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/more-wargame-terrain-book-by-tony.html
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 09 February 2015, 06:53:09 AM: My Lead Adventure Forum, Build Something 2015 Contest entry continues and I have now added a flagstone base to The Horseshoe Forge.

The base was constructed from 3mm plastic card (the sort that is used for point-of-sale advertising) with the individual stones carved into the plastic with a scalpel. I then used a rough stone (actually a broken roof tile) to impress the stone texture and finally sanded the base with some rough sandpaper.

The master terrain builder Emanuel Noullier (who features in Military Modeller and Continental Railway Modeller) is an expert at using this material. see this link for details.
http://www.militarymodelling.com/forums/postings.asp?th=89025

The three images below show the effect better than words.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I5vZ-Noy3Fw/VNhTP36wc6I/AAAAAAAAM4U/keFDg2R0ZIU/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B039.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BFCOF4369PQ/VNhTSWccPbI/AAAAAAAAM4c/IHNRTxOKQIU/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B038.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GGLHPrJrt5Y/VNhTVA1F6jI/AAAAAAAAM4k/RKHpK7Ykfgw/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B042.JPG)

NOTE;
This plastic card is not the thin plastic card used by modellers and written about by scratch-builders, but a thicker and softer plastic card used by sign makers and for use in stores as POS. If in doubt, you should be able to easily flex the card and mark the surface with your fingernail.

The card can be cut easily and textured by pressing stones or sandpaper into the surface and sanding or texturing with a wire brush. It can also be glued together with superglue and if layered can produce very strong structures.

I find that you can pick up off-cuts very cheaply and sometimes for free, if you contact department stores who are usually only too pleased to supply the out-of-date advertising material free of charge.

My latest batch is a Stanley Knife advertising board. Be aware that the same plastic card is sometimes covered with coloured sticky-back plastic, which can be easily removed.

Tony
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Post by: von Lucky on 09 February 2015, 07:02:10 AM: Lovely progress. I only discovered Emanuel Noullier the other day (posted a link in my build thread), his work is inspiring.

And I agree with you, scratch building materials are all around us if we look.
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Post by: Mason on 09 February 2015, 11:14:32 AM: The stonework looks great.
Thanks for the tip.
8) 8)
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Post by: McMordain on 09 February 2015, 12:10:59 PM: Looks good so far :)

Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 09 February 2015, 06:53:09 AM
NOTE;
This plastic card is not the thin plastic card used by modellers and written about by scratch-builders, but a thicker and softer plastic card used by sign makers and for use in stores as POS. If in doubt, you should be able to easily flex the card and mark the surface with your fingernail.

It's sound like plastfoam. Great stuff for a lot of things. Awfully hard to glue though, as only superglue sticks to it...
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Post by: Vanvlak on 10 February 2015, 07:50:48 AM: That's interesting, the paving stones look the works.
8) 8) 8)
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 10 February 2015, 08:46:19 AM: I'm starting today's update with another teaser. This is a battery operated Tea Light that I am planning on including in the model of The Horseshoe Forge. Expect more updates once I work put how I am going to use it.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y8_CCO-KcfI/VNnBk-rVILI/AAAAAAAAM40/9ozLP3Tk0ck/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B035.JPG)

I have built the main forge chimney out of Blue Foam and in three pieces. Each piece was cut from some scrap foam. I have first carved the random stonework with a scalpel, then textured the surface by pressing a rough stone into the foam and finally sanded the surface with both sandpaper and a wire brush. The chimney top has a thin lip (a fourth piece of Blue Foam) although I am still undecided on how I will model the chimney top or chimney pot.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B445g5f8Nrs/VNnBqZWGNlI/AAAAAAAAM48/BNzY1SjKneE/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B013.JPG)

This final image shows the chimney against the back of the forge (but still not glued in place). You can also see how I have further textured the Green Foam timbers, nicking small chips out of the uprights and adding additional wood grain and weathering. This will be highlighted once the model is painted (and particularly when it is drybrushed).

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMGIGOVoun0/VNnBsxUd8iI/AAAAAAAAM5E/XZ5HpScqu4Q/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B023.JPG)

Tony
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Post by: pocoloco on 10 February 2015, 09:08:27 AM: Very nice 8) Will look grand when painted.

I might use the blue foam for my sauna build or then go another route just to try out a different method.
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Post by: Mason on 10 February 2015, 09:18:16 AM: Nice carving.
8)
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Post by: Silent Invader on 10 February 2015, 09:30:17 AM: That's a great trick to create the undulating roof.

Coming along extremely well 8)
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 11 February 2015, 08:25:20 AM: Finally, The Horseshoe Forge has a horseshoe doorway.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XkofNErIeUs/VNsNTqvs98I/AAAAAAAAM5c/RolJO9Vhr24/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B020.JPG)

I knew that this bit of modelling could make or break the whole build. I had to get this right.

I sketched out a horseshoe on some scrap paper and made sure that it was the right size and shape. before transferring it to some Green Foam.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Kvc6G6aw4M/VNsNW02wyYI/AAAAAAAAM5k/Z8mQKkrQA1o/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B003.JPG)

I cut the foam to shape and sanded the outer edges smooth before sanding the whole 'U' shaped doorway on a piece of 3M abrasive paper, stuck down to a piece of toughened glass. (Sorry about the image, the camera was having difficulty focusing on this small piece of foam).

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DqYnzMKT1fU/VNsNZu2gj3I/AAAAAAAAM5s/KpzPqcgHQt4/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B009.JPG)

The 'U' shaped entrance way is 2mm - 2.5mm thick and very fragile, but it is the right shape.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFWm4y2PP1w/VNsNc8zg4FI/AAAAAAAAM50/4_i5Z7KOKyc/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B015.JPG)

The doorway was glued in place with Superglue and small rectangles of plastic card were added to simulate the metal joining straps used to join the four stone pieces of the archway together. I then cut tiny joins at the top and sides.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k4jOBYXoOGs/VNsNfpjkUMI/AAAAAAAAM58/8CVaD75Nv8Q/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B018.JPG)

Tony
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Post by: beefcake on 11 February 2015, 09:06:27 AM: Looks great.
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Post by: pocoloco on 11 February 2015, 09:08:54 AM: Excellent! Fine detail work with that.
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Post by: gamer Mac on 11 February 2015, 11:12:47 AM: Really starting to come together :-* :-* :-*
Some great textures there
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Post by: Silent Invader on 11 February 2015, 11:42:34 AM: Lovely - I'd not previously heard of the concept of a horseshoe entrance to a forge but it is obviously very fitting as a statement of trade/intent. :-*
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Post by: matakishi on 12 February 2015, 06:48:12 AM: This is a fantastic build, full of personality (and interesting techniques).
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 12 February 2015, 08:17:01 AM: Today's daily update features the blacksmiths forge. I have already posted an image of the battery operated tea light on earlier Horseshoe Forge posts, but thought it was worthwhile repeating the image.

Image One - The battery operated tea light.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4rRYBi5ww7E/VNxdrzO-4zI/AAAAAAAAM6M/PrSQ4ZZbG04/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Btwo%2B033.JPG)

Image Two - The start of the blacksmiths forge. Built from Blue foam and Plastic card.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_fWGkbIKtk/VNxdwZqflsI/AAAAAAAAM6U/Q8abBksWfV4/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B028.JPG)

Image Three - The forge in place and with the flickering light effect.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uxkpq-JWErM/VNxdzJlcMLI/AAAAAAAAM6c/WY29jkku-e0/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B029.JPG)

Image Four - The canopy was built from more plastic card with plastic strip and plastic rod detailing.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kAr0vsR0lZg/VNxd3O1RodI/AAAAAAAAM6k/8iUmlVpm294/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B041.JPG)

Image Five - The Blue Foam chimney needed to be modified to fit around the tea light base which although cut back, still protruded from the back of the forge.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3OFiGwJi_r4/VNxd5xnKtxI/AAAAAAAAM6s/T4dTSpShSzo/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B036.JPG)

Image Six - The second block of Blue Foam also needed to be cut back, but as you see from this image the tea light is now fully hidden.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CqkCOdPR5d4/VNxd8xZ3M_I/AAAAAAAAM60/gpm3BbG9_yc/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B037.JPG)

NOTE:
The forge and base are still not glued together, as I want to paint the interior first.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Eric the Shed on 12 February 2015, 09:49:36 AM: Looking fabulous :D
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Post by: Elk101 on 12 February 2015, 10:38:53 AM: Lovely forge! It has a very nostalgic 'fantasy role playing' feel about it, the sort of building you might get in an old style D&D game. Nice work.
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Post by: Mason on 12 February 2015, 11:15:28 AM: Great progress.
8)
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Post by: Constable Bertrand on 12 February 2015, 11:55:37 AM: Ooh Tony.. that works very well. Looking good mate. I like how it fits around the tea light.

Is the light removeable so you can change the batteries/LED if it blows?

The forge hood looks the business too 8)

Cheers
Matt.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Duke Donald on 12 February 2015, 12:04:12 PM: Lovely build, so clean and crisp.
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 12 February 2015, 04:25:14 PM: Quote from: Constable Bertrand on 12 February 2015, 11:55:37 AM
Ooh Tony.. that works very well. Looking good mate. I like how it fits around the tea light.

Is the light removeable so you can change the batteries/LED if it blows?

The forge hood looks the business too 8)

Cheers
Matt.

The tea light is fitted into the flagstone base with the switch and battery replacement cover exposed from below. Provided that I have a similar opening in the main base, I should be able to switch it on and replace the battery from underneath.

I'll try to remember to include an image before the end of the build.

Tony
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Post by: Constable Bertrand on 12 February 2015, 08:19:53 PM: No dramas then :D
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 13 February 2015, 08:33:45 AM: In this post I will show how I build roofs, in particular, how I built the tiled roof for The Horseshoe Forge.

Image One - I have already posted details of how I use scrap paper strips to build up the 'hills and valleys' of a traditionally built wooden framed roof, see earlier posts for details.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XcNxRb5kuoE/VN2uvsqVvyI/AAAAAAAAM7M/4z43dI4sdig/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bthree%2B017.JPG)

Image Two - I have started the roofing by adding a small extension to the gabled end, this was done buy first glueing in place some paper strips which overhang the roof edges. Underneath this I have added a layer of thin Green Foam which has been textured to look like wooden strips. Then below this I have glued in place a number of longitudinal wooden ends that also protrude.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iuLhsSQQf44/VN2u3D7FW8I/AAAAAAAAM7U/FKdFPTP5Q20/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B005.JPG)

Image Three - I use scrap advertising board for my tiles. The board is about 0.75mm thick and was given to me free of charge.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7EfxeMw3Vw/VN2u5cAgmtI/AAAAAAAAM7c/tR10tzdk0zo/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B009.JPG)

Image Four - I have sanded the surface with some rough sandpaper. This reduces the shiny surface and also adds some texture to the tiles.

I have marked out the tile grid. The bulk of the tiles are standard 5mm x 10mm but there are some one and a half tiles 7.5mm x 10mm for use on the edges.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K_CL67kM8Mg/VN2u8LhLovI/AAAAAAAAM7k/KpM5i-Df4f8/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B014.JPG)

Image Five - The tiles have been cut with a snap-off bladed knife. I recommend that you only cut through the card about 80%, which leaves the tiles attached and easier to cut. In addition you can see that I have not cut through the card to the very edges, but have kept a frame around them. This makes cutting regular tiles much easier and when you need them it is a simple matter to cut through the remaining 20% of card. I hope that this image shows this technique better than my long explanation.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HBcDDvzZ3kQ/VN2u-6V_ZLI/AAAAAAAAM7s/YhpqvJ20OVI/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B018.JPG)

Image Six - The first and in my opinion most important stage of realistic tiling is the thin red card strip you see to the bottom edge of the roof. This is a tile spaces and if you have read More Wargame Terrain by Tony Harwood you will know just how important this simple addition is to accurate tiling!

You can also see how the one and a half tiles have been used as the first tile in the firsts and third layers of card tiles. Again this gives a more realistic look to miniature roof tiling.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z8RVCAW-e1s/VN2vCODq19I/AAAAAAAAM70/bQazh97IJxM/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B030.JPG)

Image Seven - The tiling continues. I am right-handed so find that working from left to right is the easiest way for me to proceed.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iqV2k7lOlzs/VN2vF7KoPgI/AAAAAAAAM78/w7EoTbZPHv0/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B032.JPG)

Image Eight - And continues. I have taken this image against the light - which shows the hills and valleys that are modelled into the roof.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hZSOFBLnzYA/VN2vMiFm0CI/AAAAAAAAM8E/zusS-rr5uOM/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B040.JPG)

There is still work to do, but the forge is now looking much more like the initial plan and image.

Tony
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Post by: pocoloco on 13 February 2015, 08:47:55 AM: Absolutely wonderful work on this, all the detail work will surely pay off in the end.
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Post by: Sangennaru on 13 February 2015, 08:49:36 AM: Nice! Why don't you just use balsa wood for this?
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Post by: beefcake on 13 February 2015, 08:51:08 AM: Looking very cool. The work underneath made the roof look great.
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 13 February 2015, 09:16:52 AM: Quote from: Sangennaru on 13 February 2015, 08:49:36 AM
Nice! Why don't you just use balsa wood for this?

I find that the Green Foam allows me to model scale wood texture. I have used Balsawood in a number of my builds and I have no issues with it. I just find Green Foam works better for me. (see Blog for examples of both Green Foam and Balsawood).

Tony
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Post by: Overlord on 13 February 2015, 12:40:33 PM: A very nice looking build and excellent step-by-step explanation of the process. 8)
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 14 February 2015, 07:48:10 AM: Continuing The Horseshoe Forge build, I have finished off the ridge tiles and filled in the joins at the Hipped end of the roof. I will detail these in the next modelling session.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_FbcKSDohU/VN78B8ORDGI/AAAAAAAAM8U/JD-NL7mV6oI/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B043.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RYOhKg-cKnM/VN78Hc3ktQI/AAAAAAAAM8c/7xqYWj8aIps/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B045.JPG)

Once again I have tried to show the hills and valleys that are such a prominent feature of this roof.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L11k-GMIHBw/VN78KNt3vzI/AAAAAAAAM8k/_DJ1UiB4agA/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B048.JPG)

Tony
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Post by: beefcake on 14 February 2015, 08:58:18 AM: I'm learning so much from this build. Awesome!
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Post by: Rob_bresnen on 14 February 2015, 10:26:24 AM: So amazing.... :-*
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Post by: Mason on 14 February 2015, 11:31:52 AM: I am really enjoying the step-by-step nature of this thread.
:D
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Post by: snitcythedog on 14 February 2015, 02:47:27 PM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 14 February 2015, 07:48:10 AM
Once again I have tried to show the hills and valleys that are such a prominent feature of this roof.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L11k-GMIHBw/VN78KNt3vzI/AAAAAAAAM8k/_DJ1UiB4agA/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B048.JPG)
That is certainly effective. Hats off.
Snitchy sends.
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Post by: Duke Donald on 14 February 2015, 05:41:46 PM: Your attention to details is remarkable, and it really shows in your build.
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Post by: von Lucky on 14 February 2015, 09:30:36 PM: I like how effective it is. What style tile will you use on the hips?
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 14 February 2015, 09:36:15 PM: I'm working on corner Hipped clay tiles like this.

(http://www.freeindex.co.uk/media/listingpics/93/780/19Claytuscanhumbertilewitharriships.JPG)

Tony
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 15 February 2015, 08:12:26 AM: (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--J19IaayEBk/VOBRCDqX7cI/AAAAAAAAM88/8JmoR9FKkrU/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B054.JPG)

Today's daily update concentrates on one of my favourite parts of terrain building, the detailing or the adding of all those little details that make the model unique. In this post you can see how The Horseshoe Forge has had surface detail added.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I6yY8OvvfiE/VOBREm2YXEI/AAAAAAAAM9E/ZQRYKH5J3uA/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B056.JPG)

The wooden pegs (that hold the timbers together) are a recognised feature of traditional timber framed buildings, they are usually called nails! I find that modelling these pegs over scale gives the model some additional character. If they were modelled to scale they would become lost when painted.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bb8sHlYIqNc/VOBRHiBb9mI/AAAAAAAAM9M/vLVgXAOT_bw/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B059.JPG)

I model my nails from trimmed-down cocktail sticks which are then glued into holes made with a large sewing needle. In addition I purposely leave some holes unfilled.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OS6ATZtCgMk/VOBRJwH2xLI/AAAAAAAAM9U/iS_Dg7hFNU0/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B060.JPG)

I have also added some scrap Green Foam wooden panels and even the odd plastic card bracket to the surface. This detail will 'pop' out when painted and particularly when drybrushed. Plastic card strips have been added under the eaves and the individual stone or bricks have been carved into the DAS modelling clay.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w7ZZlkVPN1g/VOBRMbQvnNI/AAAAAAAAM9c/FJoaOEitcec/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bfour%2B062.JPG)

I still need to do some more work on the roof, but for now, I am pleased with the progress.

Tony
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Post by: Blackwolf on 15 February 2015, 09:26:50 AM: Looks smashing!
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Post by: Rob_bresnen on 16 February 2015, 01:37:58 AM: 'mazing! :o
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 16 February 2015, 09:10:41 AM: In this daily update, I have given details of the set of bellows I have modelled for The Horseshoe Forge.

The main structure was modelled from 5mm thick plastic card (advertising material card) which was cut into 5mm x 5mm lengths and glued together with superglue. The bellows were constructed from plastic card and DAS modelling clay.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sTFTCijjQZY/VOGwYiB07rI/AAAAAAAAM9s/M7y65KxPh-0/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B014.JPG)

The detailing of the joints and nail heads was added from scrap plastic card and follows an image I found on the Internet.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1UfckFl0H8Q/VOGwcKCyPRI/AAAAAAAAM90/QBmJYaOrrIY/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B017.JPG)

Wood grain texturing was added to the wooden pieces with the teeth of a razorsaw and some rough sandpaper.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y_40omjkA04/VOGwelt0heI/AAAAAAAAM98/3KGyCQHIDPQ/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B020.JPG)

The bellows have been further details with sticky-back plastic and small slivers of plastic card. The spout on the front was a section of grey plastic sprue carved and sanded to shape while the handle (to the rear) is a strip of plastic card.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yRe1bSS-wwM/VOGwiOi1VSI/AAAAAAAAM-E/APK9NmrROaE/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B023.JPG)

My plan is to add the set of bellows to the left hand side of the forge with the spout against the wall. At this moment, the bellows are not attached to the frame as I think this will make painting easier.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WI_j5S85yKI/VOGwkDSd45I/AAAAAAAAM-M/eyziTksMZOc/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B024.JPG)

Tony
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Post by: McMordain on 16 February 2015, 11:50:14 AM: That looks really good :o
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Post by: Dr. Zombie on 16 February 2015, 01:11:35 PM: This is really annoyingly good.
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 16 February 2015, 02:33:35 PM: stunning.... :o
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Post by: Rob_bresnen on 16 February 2015, 03:59:24 PM: excellent!
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Post by: marianas_gamer on 16 February 2015, 07:52:58 PM: Those bellows are very nice work :-*
LB
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Post by: Constable Bertrand on 16 February 2015, 08:22:33 PM: Totes amazeballs Tony. :-* :-*

You really are rather good at this scratchbuilding texture malarkey.

Cheers
Matt.
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Post by: Silent Invader on 16 February 2015, 09:00:17 PM: Cor! :-*
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 17 February 2015, 08:23:27 AM: (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-geo63eHhe1E/VOL2OqHM5YI/AAAAAAAAM-c/rOX2ne0dRMQ/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B049.JPG)

With the first bit of paint applied to interior of The Horseshoe Forge, I am getting close to the time when work-in-progress updates will stop.

Image Two - The tea light flame has been wrapped in masking tape while the forge and hood have been painted with a variety of different acrylic paints.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AUhcIJ6mJXE/VOL2TMce9PI/AAAAAAAAM-k/QIiYhkfmNIE/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B028.JPG)

Image Three - The interior of the forge was painted and drybrushed. In truth, there is very little seen once the forge is in place.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BP2z9k6zF6o/VOL2Vo0KMjI/AAAAAAAAM-s/NIhM1WBPaqE/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B031.JPG)

Image Four - In this image I have turned the model up-side-down so that the tea light base and switch can be seen.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CqGlsTW5bvc/VOL2aSuTqGI/AAAAAAAAM-0/H02Lo2Zm9sE/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B033.JPG)

Image Five - I picked up these coloured beads for £1.00 at the local RANGE store.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G7cUonLRZT0/VOL2crpCHyI/AAAAAAAAM-8/uutPakQZSHw/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B042.JPG)

Image Six - And used the black, red and orange beads to build up the glowing coals in the forge. The beads were glued in place with superglue.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6PFBGv52tTM/VOL2fu0IptI/AAAAAAAAM_E/6qCmn9dop5U/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B051.JPG)

Although there is still lots to do, I suspect the daily updates will soon be finishing.

Tony
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Post by: Mason on 17 February 2015, 11:31:03 AM: The use of those beads is a great idea.
8)
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Post by: zizi666 on 17 February 2015, 03:27:47 PM: Quote from: Mason on 17 February 2015, 11:31:03 AM
The use of those beads is a great idea.
8)

Indeed, clever !
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Post by: Rob_bresnen on 17 February 2015, 03:52:21 PM: Every time I think I can't be more impressed you go and do something that makes me go WOW! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

I love the beads! I love the sooty paint! Amazing
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Post by: Duke Donald on 17 February 2015, 07:39:33 PM: Spectacular!
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Post by: Silent Invader on 17 February 2015, 08:20:58 PM: Ingenious use of beads 8)
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Post by: Captain Blood on 17 February 2015, 09:01:36 PM: Quote from: Silent Invader on 17 February 2015, 08:20:58 PM
Ingenious use of beads 8)

Seconded.
Very clever. Well done Tony. Looking very good.
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Post by: pbjunky1 on 17 February 2015, 09:08:30 PM: This is an amazing build and thanks for describing it step by step, it's a real education.
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Post by: odd duck on 17 February 2015, 09:44:10 PM: Wow WoW and Wow!! :o :o :oThe attention to detail on this project is stunning!! the miniture carpentry and joinery skills on the bellows in are simply amazing!
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 17 February 2015, 10:37:02 PM: Brilliant work, love it! :-*
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 18 February 2015, 08:05:01 AM: I wanted to add a layer of larger stones to the foundation of The Horseshoe Forge and did this by applying a strip of DAS modelling clay.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uIZPPRO0mhc/VOREx2aQCGI/AAAAAAAAM_U/uDU9RR8gjr4/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B053.JPG)

The DAS is added over a layer of dilute uPVA glue as I find this helps to secure the DAS and avoid shrinkage.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VficL-zpgE0/VORE1E0hs4I/AAAAAAAAM_c/3062hakiv3Q/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B056.JPG)

As is usual with my terrain models, I have based the forge onto a rough oval of 3mm thick plastic card. The edges have been chamfered and sanded.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8qheys7ZwS8/VORE4E1d94I/AAAAAAAAM_k/mVwnxN0qdEY/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B059.JPG)

I then use more DAS (again over uPVA glue) to build up the groundwork.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eP0UeZuMgLA/VORE7Xa0zDI/AAAAAAAAM_s/l3maT_F9nmk/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B062.JPG)

The support for the bellows has been glued in place and the DAS built up around the base.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5-sfEBJ7Jqk/VORE9w9pFZI/AAAAAAAAM_0/LWWmbJh7_LQ/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2Bpart%2Bfive%2B064.JPG)

The foundation stones were first carved with a scalpel before they had fully cured, then further refined with a scalpel, a large sewing needle and a wire brush.

More to follow.

Tony
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Post by: beefcake on 18 February 2015, 08:28:48 AM: I bet I'll be up against you first for this Build Something contest :'(
Truly awesome work.
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 19 February 2015, 07:43:48 AM: More detailing.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qO5mryb33gg/VOWQU_I3pDI/AAAAAAAANAE/fV96H7_KVVY/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B004.JPG)

The Horseshoe Forge is now nearing completion, well the construction anyway. In today's post you can see how I have added the chimney, filled any gaps and made sure that the groundwork is finished.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2pitjhS3fKk/VOWQZtJbZ_I/AAAAAAAANAM/W4yW2Djy90w/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B005.JPG)

During the tiling of the roof, I produced more tiles than I needed, so I have added a stack of new roof tiles to the back of the forge. These have been glued in place with uPVA glue.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LU2-0BVfzZ8/VOWQe5krY8I/AAAAAAAANAU/l34CpPs17NA/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B008.JPG)

The chimney pot is a section of coloured plastic straw, cut to size and superglued in place while the mortaring was done with more DAS modelling clay.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8trrHkqLmdU/VOWQjfTc3jI/AAAAAAAANAc/taFahSyqFf8/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B014.JPG)

I have used a metal casting of a wagon wheel - cutting off a small portion of the base and then building up the groundwork with more DAS. The wheels were bought from Alternative Armies who offer a Battlefield Wheels Pack for just £5.00. See this link for full details;
http://www.alternative-armies.com/products/59008-battlefield-wheels-pack (http://www.alternative-armies.com/products/59008-battlefield-wheels-pack)

Tony
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Post by: beefcake on 19 February 2015, 08:58:37 AM: Thanks form he link. There are many times when I've looked at some prject or another and needed wheels for a cart, cannon or something like that and just have never had them. Cool.

Build looks great too. Can't be much left to go then on to the painting?
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Post by: Andym on 19 February 2015, 05:36:00 PM: :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: pocoloco on 19 February 2015, 08:55:13 PM: Wonderful detail work :o
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 20 February 2015, 07:56:25 AM: The final update?

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aVR-uz-y5yo/VOblt_uVHhI/AAAAAAAANAw/dCjIs3DzB4g/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B024.JPG)

The Horseshoe Barn is now nearing completion and according to the rules of the Build Something Contest of LAF - I will soon have to stop the daily updates. It is a Build Something contest, not a Paint Something contest.

Today's update shows how I have added sieved stones and fine sand to the base. This was added over uPVA glue, I then add some 'wet water' (water with either a flow improver or a drop of washing up liquid added) to the base.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-60xJtX1hrNE/VOblxUYUOXI/AAAAAAAANA4/aK6Om2YgIp8/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B026.JPG)

The forge bellows are still not permanently attached as I think having them removable will make the model easier to paint.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XErWknDTSv8/VObl0aCVJiI/AAAAAAAANBA/J6mlWx1-p3c/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B028.JPG)

I think this maybe the last update for some time. Then again, I might just add one image of the undercoated model. Wait until tomorrow to see what I decide.

I hope that you have enjoyed the thread and I have passed on some useful hints and tips.

Tony
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Post by: Constable Bertrand on 20 February 2015, 08:15:33 AM: Glorious Tony! Glorious.

Oh i do hope you tease us with some base colours ... go on... ;)

That is a stunning effort considering the rough corrugated cardboard shell it started as. I cannot believe what you have done. Just masterful. :-*

Edit/ whoops I forgot to ask, what benefit does the wet water do on top of the ground?

Cheers
Matt
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Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 20 February 2015, 08:24:10 AM: Quote from: Constable Bertrand on 20 February 2015, 08:15:33 AM
Edit/ whoops I forgot to ask, what benefit does the wet water do on top of the ground?

Cheers
Matt

Hi Matt,

The water and washing up liquid, helps to break the surface tension and the glue and water can then flow better.

This is a technique used quite a bit by model railway modellers.

IN SUMMARY
paint on some uPVA glue (I usually dilute the glue a little)
add your scatter material - stones, sand- ground foam etc.
add wet water over the top - this can be done with a large brush (just dribble the water on) or a dropper
allow time for it to set/dry

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 20 February 2015, 09:35:58 AM: Tony, thank you for the tip. I've only gone neat PVA as figured thicker was stronger lol
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Duke Donald on 20 February 2015, 10:19:48 AM: Amazing, and thanks for the step by step tutorial and all the amazing tips and tricks. I've learned a lot from your build ... nearly as much as from mine :).
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Comsquare on 20 February 2015, 11:51:07 AM: Hei Toni,

I really love the model you've built, it's looking great.

But, as a blacksmith, I have to say, it would not be that easy to really work in there.
As the leading blacksmith you can't control the bellow yourself, therefor you need a second person, with whom you can't comunicate that easily, because of the wall.
So you have to cry all the time ;)
And, the bellow is completly unprotected against weather-conditions.

But none the less, great built :)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: pocoloco on 20 February 2015, 11:55:29 AM: Love it! :-*

Great tips that I hopefully remember to heed in my future builds.

Many thanks.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Suber on 20 February 2015, 01:02:47 PM: Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 20 February 2015, 04:38:08 PM: "But, as a blacksmith, I have to say, it would not be that easy to really work in there.
As the leading blacksmith you can't control the bellow yourself, therefor you need a second person, with whom you can't communicate that easily, because of the wall.
So you have to cry all the time ;)
And, the bellow is completely unprotected against weather-conditions.

But none the less, great built :)"

I agree. But I hope you will allow me these newbie Blacksmith mistakes. ;)

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: Comsquare on 22 February 2015, 11:31:15 AM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on 20 February 2015, 04:38:08 PM
I agree. But I hope you will allow me these newbie Blacksmith mistakes. ;)

Tony

Sure thing, Tony :)

As a wargamer I simply love your forge...but the blacksmith in me see's it with different eyes ;)

Can't wait to see it painted.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 22 February 2015, 03:46:35 PM: I'l try to post an early image of the painting so far.

As you know - the rules for The Build Something 2015 are a little 'woolly' about what you can post, so don't expect to much.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 23 February 2015, 08:01:48 AM: (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eJHTESTLYuM/VOrbiEQfgrI/AAAAAAAANBw/ZWzMAjf72_8/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B046.JPG)

"Finley's Forge" - I have started painting The Horseshoe Forge but due to the contest rules these images must be restricted to show early colours and not completed painting.

In these two images you can see how the dark brown undercoat has had a first drybrushing which highlights the sculpted detail.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nb2QquisPus/VOrbkizoviI/AAAAAAAANB4/6wTwzo8H58Y/s1600/Build%2BSomething%2B2015%2B-%2Bpart%2Bsix%2B047.JPG)

The single daub panel to the rear was a test to see if this would work.

I expect this to be the last update prior to images of the finished Forge being uploaded to the LAF Build Something 2015 contest.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: McMordain on 23 February 2015, 08:54:40 AM: :-*

I can't wait to see the finished look. Great work!
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: von Lucky on 23 February 2015, 09:24:21 AM: I don't know, it's pretty meh.

(As in, amehzing. :))
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Constable Bertrand on 23 February 2015, 11:32:58 AM: 2 amazeballs from me. 8) you may win with that Tony.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: odd duck on 24 February 2015, 11:47:51 PM: WOW!! :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 25 February 2015, 01:07:30 PM: Awesome...first coat of paint looks splendid sir...
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 27 February 2015, 10:51:37 AM: The painting is progressing and progressing well.

The Forge will be ready soon, but as you know the rules of the contest do not allow any regular updates once the painting is partially done.

I look forward to seeing the rest of the entries. Good Luck to everyone taking part.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 27 February 2015, 12:32:49 PM: Good luck to you as well Tony - although I suspect that you don't need it ... :)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Duke Donald on 27 February 2015, 01:32:59 PM: Marvelous build, can't wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Captain Blood on 27 February 2015, 06:05:04 PM: Super work Tony.

Now I know why those Grand Manner half-timbered buildings you mastered are so good.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 09 March 2015, 08:16:49 AM: The nearly completed model of The Horseshoe Forge was taken to the West Midlands Military Show this Sunday and received very favourable comments from a couple of LAFers and visters. Don't worry, there are no images! ;)

I just need to touch up the final details, varnish and flock before the contest image/images can be submitted.

I would expect a final model to be ready by Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 10 March 2015, 03:35:06 PM: I have just this minute e-mailed my contest entry The Horseshoe Forge - I do so hope I did it right!

Any queries, you know where I am.....

Good luck to everyone taking part.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: beefcake on 12 March 2015, 09:24:52 AM: Thanks for entering the comp Tony. I've learnt a lot from your build :)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 12 March 2015, 05:19:54 PM: My pleasure.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Eric the Shed on 12 March 2015, 06:25:33 PM: I think you will win the number of views contest... :)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 01 April 2015, 08:25:12 AM: I have updated my Blog with images of the finished Horseshoe Forge and will add these to this thread once the contest winners have been announced.

http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/build-something-2015-finished-forge.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/build-something-2015-finished-forge.html)

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Rob_bresnen on 02 April 2015, 12:54:28 AM: Very lovely. Worth the hard work.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon - Finished
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 02 April 2015, 04:30:21 PM: (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HR61D89GD3I/VRuZS4jZIdI/AAAAAAAANV0/_IjbzPypqOs/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B002.JPG)

As promised in an earlier post - here are some images of the Finished Horseshoe Forge. I hope that you like them.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0d9A_aSe8lg/VRuZZXbXrVI/AAAAAAAANV8/MtH9KUTmjsQ/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B006.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8-BsZAn4gfA/VRuZgBnwKRI/AAAAAAAANWE/J4uTBNnaq1o/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B008.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gNB30nbWLk0/VRuZm1ye9SI/AAAAAAAANWM/31-UCvf467Q/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B010.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xTNlhd6ED08/VRuZvZehIzI/AAAAAAAANWU/W2TrlGFDJLg/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B013.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--g2MVpXIa6k/VRuZ07-NM_I/AAAAAAAANWc/-O6vvzxCTWw/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B015.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7earb6qGTEc/VRuZ5fmFXcI/AAAAAAAANWk/lglCjLQj8xg/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B019.JPG)

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Michi on 02 April 2015, 04:43:26 PM: Very well done Tony! And very well deserved runner up ranking (although I had voted that forge first!)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Mason on 02 April 2015, 04:45:53 PM: Very nicely finished.
I particularly like the variation in the roof tiles.
:-* :-*
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Captain Blood on 02 April 2015, 07:54:36 PM: A really excellent model Tony. Well done :)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: gamer Mac on 05 April 2015, 01:03:09 PM: Lovely work :-* :-* :-*
I think photo No 6 would have been a better entry for the competition, shows off your hard work better?
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 05 April 2015, 06:25:48 PM: Thanks Mac, I would have liked to have submitted a combination image but I don't know how to.

A sad fact but true.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Andym on 06 April 2015, 08:55:40 AM: Quote from: gamer Mac on 05 April 2015, 01:03:09 PM
Lovely work :-* :-* :-*
I think photo No 6 would have been a better entry for the competition, shows off your hard work better?

Yeah, I agree with Colin, that pic shows your burning forge in action too!
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: Vanvlak on 06 April 2015, 09:22:04 AM: The nice thing about this one is the number of details - the forge is grand, but the moss on the roof, the bellows, the tile colours, the couple of red terracotta bricks in the chimney all come together to make the show. 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 11 May 2015, 06:16:38 PM: Last month, I used the Forge as a back-drop to some Flintloque Todoroni and though the image was worth sharing;

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r2yAlDCwtbo/VT83FeiwJCI/AAAAAAAANhI/lU7Xy6u2GBo/s1600/Frog%2Bfinished%2Band%2Bsnail%2Bcropped.jpg)

Enjoy.

Tony
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: von Lucky on 11 May 2015, 10:28:22 PM: Lovely stuff - they've all come out really well. I like the atmosphere you've created with the piece and the frogs.
Title: Re: The Horseshoe Forge from Dampfpanzerwagon (painting 23.02.15)
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 22 March 2017, 09:42:25 AM: Dampfpanzerwagon Guide No. 3 - Models For Wargamers is now available to order.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HOrSFj8VMKI/WM4_7EXrYRI/AAAAAAAARm4/qApBKwK7oC8NLCO2sf_GPgLBnQfBYsufQCLcB/s400/thumbnail_website%2Bcover%2Bcropped.jpg)

What you will not know is that The Horseshoe Forge is one of the articles featured in the new book.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HR61D89GD3I/VRuZS4jZIdI/AAAAAAAANV0/_IjbzPypqOs/s1600/Forge%2BFinished%2Bimages%2Btwo%2B002.JPG)

I have expanded the text and included additional images as well as a detailed 'How I painted the model' chapter.

If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please go to this link;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/models-for-wargamers-now-available-to.html

Thank you.

Tony