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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: Auton on June 20, 2008, 04:09:44 PM
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Feeling like having a break from painting figures I thought I'd have a go at making some buildings. One of the first I'd been planning, was a warehouse, like the one Matakishi has on his website.
I basically followed a similar construction but instead of using cork I tried 5mm PVC foamboard (the sort of stuff used for signmaking) Excellent material, you can cut it with a knife, saw it, drill it, screw into it & stick it with superglue. I'll be using it for all my buildings from now on!
(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/June08/Warehouse1.jpg)
(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/June08/Warehouse2.jpg)
(http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/Log/June08/Warehouse3.jpg)
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That is awesome! Very functional. I love the interior space.
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Neat as a pin construction.
Bravo on 'alternative' materials usage. Heh. Love innovative thinking.
Great work!
:-*
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Very nice. What did you make the base from - Hardboard, MDf?
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Very nice. What did you make the base from - Hardboard, MDf?
MDF, I work in a print/mailing company and we get pallets of paper delivered with MDF tops sometimes. I pounce on them if we do ;D
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really very, very nice, sir!
Rudi
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Beautiful!!
What's PVC Foamboard. Is that different from regular foamboard?
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What's PVC Foamboard. Is that different from regular foamboard?
Snipped from wikipedia -
'Closed-cell PVC foamboard is a light-weight rigid material used primarily in the manufacture of signs and displays, although its material properties have made it extremely popular among model makers and prop builders. Like PVC, closed-cell PVC foamboard is solid and has a very rigid structure. Where it differs is in its closed-cell foam structure, which makes it very light (as little as half the weight of solid PVC), highly resistant to moisture and some chemicals, and very easy to cut and shape. It also has thermoplastic properties, and begins to soften at around 65°C. Typically, closed-cell PVC foamboard can be cut as easily as wood, softened and shaped by immersing in boiling water or with a standard heat gun, and painted with standard automobile paints'
The same page mentions the brand name Sintra if that means anything?
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I think it's denser than normal foamboard. Not actually found any around here though.
How did you do the brickwork? Is it carved in?
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I think it's denser than normal foamboard. Not actually found any around here though.
How did you do the brickwork? Is it carved in?
I got mine off good old eBay.. Here's the link
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PVC-FOAM-SHEETS-5-x-A3-5mm-thick-wargames-scenery_W0QQitemZ190130605128QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2559QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
Brickwork is embossed plastic card from a model shop. Ok, it actually sits proud of the surface but it isn't really noticeable
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Most excellent :D
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Hi Auton, thanks for the preview at the club last night, :o
And yes gentlemen it looks even better in real life :D :D :D
Can't wait to lure our heros to the deserted warehouse! ;)
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Great job,like the interior lay out!
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Sintra I've heard of; nice to know the generic name of the stuff too.
Excellent and inspiring building... I really, really wish I had space for building construction right now!
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very nice
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I found a US source:
http://store.foamboardsource.com/sintra-pvc-foam--sintra-pvc-board.html
They have 3mm or 6mm. 6mm is 10 sheets of 8"x10" for $22.50 plus $12.43 for shipping. Ouch! The 3mm is $14.40 for 10. The Sintra sure looks better than fomecore. Not sure if the price here justifies it.
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I found the same when looking for a direct seller, much more expensive. Try eBay, I just did a quick search and found this
http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Sintra-PVC-Sheets-15-x-12-1-4-Thick-5pcs_W0QQitemZ220246807365QQihZ012QQcategoryZ61795QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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That is darned lovely. Well done, sir.
You know that interior actually looks like a garage - I think it's that little blockhouse office thing in the corner. That's exactly how they are!
All you need now is the old git in oil-stained overalls sat behind the desk, sucking his teeth as he hands you the overinflated bill for your MOT and service...
Very nicely done indeed.
A bit too clean, obviously, but... lol
Right then... Back to your Romans. ;)
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Great link thanks. I'll have to get some and compare it all.
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Very nice modelling and an easy-to-play design. Although I would prefer a more "dirty" painting style for a warehouse.
regs,
gorac
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Thats a lovely building. 8)
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very very nice!
way to go!
::::thinks that be great for any game:::::::::
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Where can I find an overhead crane to go in this?
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Anybody know where to pick this material up in the USA? I live in Ohio, to be specific...
Mike Demana
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Nice build.
Sintra
is excellent stuff. I can recommend trying a signmaking store, usually found on industrial estates. Such as this place:
http://www.accellgraphics.com/digitalprinting.php
I picked up an 8' x 4' sheet for $50 - it'll last me forever.
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Thanks for the thread necromancy. I have bookmarked this for a future build.
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Blimey, was it really 5 years ago when I built this? :o
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Quality lasts through the years!