Lead Adventure Forum

Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: Eric the Shed on October 13, 2013, 06:41:38 AM

Title: FINISHED :Cliffs and escarpments - part 4 21st Oct
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 13, 2013, 06:41:38 AM: Had a bit of fun yesterday starting off my cliffs and escarpments...if interested in following this particular build over the coming days head over to here...

http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/cork-blimey-hes-started-cliffs.html

cheers
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 13, 2013, 06:49:49 AM: You're up early ;)

I honestly never thought of large, modular cliffs before 8)

I think this idea is getting pinched ;) How much was the back as the last time I was in Pets at Home (albeit several years ago) it was got g for about nine quid a peice...

cheers

James
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: Dewbakuk on October 13, 2013, 08:18:36 AM: There is an online reptile store in Germany that sells it for a better price, which is where I got my last bits from. The problem is you can't pick the bits obviously.

For my big cliffs I've been experimenting with furniture foam... mixed results.
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 13, 2013, 08:45:52 AM: Up early watching grand prix

The bark was about 18 quid in total...pet store at the chessington garden centre
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: fastolfrus on October 13, 2013, 11:55:48 AM: Quote from: Dewbakuk on October 13, 2013, 08:18:36 AM
There is an online reptile store in Germany that sells it for a better price, which is where I got my last bits from.

Link?
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: Dewbakuk on October 13, 2013, 03:31:02 PM: http://www.reptilica.co.uk/Cork-bark-mixed-box-to-2kg-packed.phtml

Says out of stock currently, not had a look round the shop for other bits like tubes etc though.
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: mikedemana on October 13, 2013, 09:58:54 PM: Wow...quite the build! Hope you have a good place to store it...haha! I still haven't stored the cliff sections I built awhile back. They're just sitting in a spare room in cloth bags...

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: DoctorPete on October 14, 2013, 04:13:24 AM: I'm eager to see the finished product! Never thought of using cork, just foam. :)
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 15, 2013, 07:01:28 PM: Part 2 is now up on the blog www.shedwars.blogspot.com

Has it all gone wrong ?

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Bark%20Cliffs%20August/X2_zps0c43415e.jpg)

Cheers
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 2 15th Oct
Post by: mikedemana on October 15, 2013, 09:07:28 PM: So, will you tell us what words escaped your mouth when you came back in and first saw it...? :o :o

Did the foam adhere to the cork tightly? Your idea of using it in a mold would mean it would have to pop out relatively easily, I would think....

Nice recovery, by the way. Looking good!

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 2 15th Oct
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 15, 2013, 10:18:46 PM: Let's just say it was an x rated expression
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 2 15th Oct
Post by: Elk101 on October 16, 2013, 07:37:42 AM: You should see the mess that stuff made in my kitchen when I used it to fill a gap! I know it's 'expanding' foam but you don't expect it to expand at the rate of early 19th century France. I was going to suggest using it sparsely when you mentioned you were going to use it, but thought 'nah he'll have done it loads of times'. Sorry!
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 2 15th Oct
Post by: Wirelizard on October 16, 2013, 08:11:55 AM: Coming along very nicely; at least the expanding foam cuts easily enough when dry!

BTW, you've got a typo in your URL above, a comma instead of a period. It's also usually a good idea to link directly to the post instead of just to the front page of your blog, as your hill articles will eventually move off the front page.

Like so: http://www.shedwars.blogspot.ca/2013/10/attacking-cliffs-with-carving-knife.html (http://www.shedwars.blogspot.ca/2013/10/attacking-cliffs-with-carving-knife.html)
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 2 15th Oct
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 16, 2013, 12:31:29 PM: Cheers Wire Lizard
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 2 15th Oct
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 20, 2013, 10:12:10 AM: part 3 now up on the blog

www.shedwars.blogspot.com

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Bark%20Cliffs%20August/DSC_1225_zps6ff3bd27.jpg)

cheers
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 3 20th Oct
Post by: mikedemana on October 20, 2013, 06:03:23 PM: Dang...that is looking good! Can't wait to see it completed.

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 3 20th Oct
Post by: Elk101 on October 20, 2013, 08:35:55 PM: Looking good! That will paint up a treat.
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 3 20th Oct
Post by: FramFramson on October 21, 2013, 12:09:44 AM: Nicely saved after the expanding foam disaster!
Title: Re: Cliffs and escarpments - part 3 20th Oct
Post by: Eric the Shed on October 21, 2013, 03:15:12 PM: All finished - loads of pictures on the blog

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/Bark%20Cliffs%20August/DSC_1255_zps42d5a67b.jpg)

Please drop by - comments welcome

www.shedwars.blogspot.com
Title: Re: FINISHED :Cliffs and escarpments - part 4 21st Oct
Post by: pocoloco on October 21, 2013, 03:40:19 PM: Great work :-*
Title: Re: FINISHED :Cliffs and escarpments - part 4 21st Oct
Post by: Elk101 on October 21, 2013, 04:18:46 PM: They are smart! Lovely job :)