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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: zak on January 13, 2021, 11:17:26 AM
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During the English Civil War, many changed sides depending on the wind and prevailing conditions.
One such was Sir Hugh Cholmley, who did this a few times, he ended up defending Scarborough Castle as a member of the Royalists' Forces.
The siege lasted 5 months and the main force laying siege was commanded by Sir John Meldrum, he survived a 200 foot fall from the cliffs but was later fatally wounded and command was taken over by Sir Matthew Boynton. So lots of local connections here.
Pirates were using the harbour and attacking coal ships going to London and so the town and port were seized but the castle was not seen as that important. Presumably the batteries at the castle could harass the harbour and shipping and eventually it was laid siege to.
The castle was bombarded with the largest cannon then available - A Cannon Royal, this had a bore of 8 inches and fired a shot weighing 56-64 pounds.
There was also a battery just outside the castle know as Browne Bushell's battery, after Captain Bushell. Another one who changed sides many time. He was a naval Captain who ended up here and was eventually executed for piracy. He was from Whitby and was married to a Fairfax.
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I now have two Pringle boxes.
Some figures painted in preparation for the main event.
These are 1/32 scale again.
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Will watch and learn -- so off you go, step by step PLEASE. :)
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The pikemen look quite jovial. 1/32nd scale I take it?
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As Martin requested.
Warts and all.
Here are my initial thoughts, some artistic license may be used.
This is all 1/32 scale, this equates to 3/8 in = 1 ft.
Old School. especially for the Luddites.
Sketch of original idea.
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Appreciating the combination of local history and modelling. Looking forward to this one progressing.
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Appreciating the combination of local history and modelling. Looking forward to this one progressing.
Brick by brick knowing how Dave does buildings.
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The glue gun has been out and here is the result.
This will be low relief.
Front and rear views.
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Tracy says I've got to stop calling myself a Luddite. People might think she's married to someone who's thick, er.........
I used to work as Wildlife Ranger on Fylingdales Moor which is owned by Sir Fred Strickland-Constable and around it are 22 boundary stones with letter 'C' carved on them. That's because the original owners were the Cholmleys with the Moor passing down through various marriages to the Stricland-Constables. Small world innit?
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Interesting stuff - thanks Chris.
The stone work will be from DAS air drying modelling clay suitably scribed and etched.
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How do you find the glue gun - I find that after time the glue looses its fastening ability and it tends to come apart - could be the glue sticks I have used ????
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How do you find the glue gun - I find that after time the glue looses its fastening ability and it tends to come apart - could be the glue sticks I have used ????
I don't know, it seems ok, I am using some cheap stick so time will tell.
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More progress, applying DAS.
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Looking good.
Hope the stonework is accurate.
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Looking good.
Hope the stonework is accurate.
In your dreams, hopefully not in mine!
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Even more DAS.
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Looks the part.
Haddock.
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Looks great but I think you are one row of bricks out - YoHoHo
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Looks great but I think you are one row of bricks out - YoHoHo
Most probably - artistic licence you know!
They are stones anyway, get the eyes tested!
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Covid 19 is stopping me from doing that - YoHoHo
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Looking very good Dave.
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Covid 19 is stopping me from doing that - YoHoHo
Explains a lot!
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Should have gone to Specsavers, they're still open!!
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Once dry a small screwdriver is run around the joints to round of corners and enhance them, then a brush with a wire brush.
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looking great - will be excellent when finished.
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looking great - will be excellent when finished.
I hope so!
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Excellent stonework.
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JOKE:- Person 1: I say... Are you one of those English Civil War reenactors? Person 2: No I'm afraid not.
See what I did there...
Turn my back for five minutes and your building castles...
Great work and very interesting local history.
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JOKE:- Person 1: I say... Are you one of those English Civil War reenactors? Person 2: No I'm afraid not.
See what I did there...
Turn my back for five minutes and your building castles...
Great work and very interesting local history.
Explain please, I must be thick.
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What do they call the re-enacters of the Civil War -- the sealed knot
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What do they call the re-enacters of the Civil War -- the sealed knot
Thanks Martin, DOOOOOH! What a thickie I am!
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I didn't get that one either.
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Painting the stonework, stone by stone.
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That's stunning!!
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I am impressed -- 10 out of 10 young man
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Mortar courses painted, door and portcullis to add and paint, not glued in there yet.
The mortar course was a wash with a darker colour, it pools in the courses.
"The Frayed Knot" - well I never.
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Have you started on the figure of ME yet ????????
Don't forget its 50 years ago so Cuban heeled boots, flared trousers, bright shirt and DARK brown hair - YoHoHo
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Have you started on the figure of ME yet ????????
Don't forget its 50 years ago so Cuban heeled boots, flared trousers, bright shirt and DARK brown hair - YoHoHo
The mind boggles!
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Have you started on the figure of ME yet ????????
Don't forget its 50 years ago so Cuban heeled boots, flared trousers, bright shirt and DARK brown hair - YoHoHo
You would fit into the civil war, maybe a Royalist.
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Royalist -- NO WAY -- wash your mouth out with soap and water >:( >:( >:( :( >:( :( >:(
All I need is a lobster pot and away I would go.
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Absolutely fantastic!
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Have you started on the figure of ME yet ????????
Don't forget its 50 years ago so Cuban heeled boots, flared trousers, bright shirt and DARK brown hair - YoHoHo
You would fit into the civil war, maybe a Royalist.
Well could this be you, waiting for your date?
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Could be, but what about the Cuban heeled boots ???????
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Incredible Dave.
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Have you started on the figure of ME yet ????????
Don't forget its 50 years ago so Cuban heeled boots, flared trousers, bright shirt and DARK brown hair - YoHoHo
You would fit into the civil war, maybe a Royalist.
Well could this be you, waiting for your date?
A good image of Martin me thinks.
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More progress, grass and extra bit of wall added.
Gate and Portcullis painted.
Flag added for the Royalists in the castle.
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Looking really good. The wife thinks so as well.
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At first glance I thought the figure looked like Neil!!! I don't think Zak wants to include you 'inflagrante delecto' MSea the mind boggles just at the thought, never mind the Cuban heels!!!
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HoHoHo
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The Royalist prepare to defend the castle.
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Excellent figures.
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Excellent figures.
Hi Zak,
I agree with Chris42, excellent figures, supplemented by an excellent scratch build of the castle entrance.
A lot to be gleaned and learnt from this project.
Bigkev
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Excellent figures.
Hi Zak,
I agree with Chris42, excellent figures, supplemented by an excellent scratch build of the castle entrance.
A lot to be gleaned and learnt from this project.
Bigkev
Thanks for this, you may remember, I did something years ago on the English Civil War?
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Guess this was a typo mistake should be "years not tears" - or did the work involved make you cry - YoHoHo - whatever that one did this one is great
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Guess this was a typo mistake should be "years not tears" - or did the work involved make you cry - YoHoHo - whatever that one did this one is great
Thanks Martin, I have corrected the error(s).
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OK -- we like to
ceep cepp ceep keep you on your toes - hohoho
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The Royalist prepare to defend the castle.
I think you are a secret wargamer... Excellent work.
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Or a Time Lord with a Tardis. I've been to your house and don't know where you keep all the dioramas etc.!!!!
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It all looks fantastic. The stonework is amazing!
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Thanks for the comment Howard.
I am back on line for the moment, using an old computer of Windows 7, it keeps logging off and doing strange things so this may not last long.
Still computerless unfortunately they are waiting for parts.
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Just about finished with this now.
Just the cannon to complete.
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Looks GREAT - good to have you back on line - only problem is I haven't seen the figures of me and Joyce ??? >:( >:( >:(
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The figures are excellent Dave. You've been missed.
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Spurred on by that here is the next Civil War related project.
Any thoughts?
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Is it York ????????
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It is another siege related gateway though, a bit nearer to home for you.
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Is it Beverley ??????
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Looks GREAT - good to have you back on line - only problem is I haven't seen the figures of me and Joyce ??? >:( >:( >:(
Yeah, nice to have him back.
The figures are probably hiding in the bushes in the background!
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Why would I be in the bushes Haddock - hohohoho
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Why would I be in the bushes Haddock - hohohoho
Looking for fossils!
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Is it Beverley ??????
No, but it has Beverley in its name - confused or what?
The siege of Hull - the Beverley gate
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Very good - will enjoy this one as much as the last.
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More done on the gate.
Try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOJ5Zj7OMKk
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Onward and upward brick by brick
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Onward and upward brick by brick
Or as my gran used to say "Bit by bit, part by part Fanny built her trolley-cart."
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What no barbican?
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Looks like another great diorama in the making.
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Will you have the drawbridge and moat ??????? --- the water will keep Haddock happy ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Will you have the drawbridge and moat ??????? --- the water will keep Haddock happy ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Hopefully!
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Is a trolley-cart a thing on purpose??
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Is a trolley-cart a hing on purpose??
Something like that.
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More done on the gate.
Try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOJ5Zj7OMKk
No Pringles for this one?
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More done on the gate.
Try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOJ5Zj7OMKk
No Pringles for this one?
Have you not heard...?
Zak, is opting for a healthier lifestyle now.
Pringles are on the naughty list.
Kevin
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Excellent builds and a history lesson in lockdown.
Bob c
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Hello Zak,
Looking forward to seeing that drawbridge.
Great local history.
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Brickwork in progress,
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Individual bricks - don't know how you do it. Time consuming?
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Individual bricks - don't know how you do it. Time consuming?
Yes but strangely therapeutic.
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Crazy!
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Crazy!
Look who is talking - "How hard can it be?".
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Can't wait to hear the history behind this scenario.
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Crazy!
Look who is talking - "How hard can it be?".
Has your day release from that hospital expired yet?
Intriguing, yet mind blowing detail and skills.
Cheers,
Prisoner/guest Cell 33 (next to yours)
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The progress is quite slow, here we are to date.
History wise, The Siege of Hull was the first major action of the Civil War in 1642.
As Hull was a Royal Arsenal, King Charles 1 wanted to hold the city, but was denied entry.
More information here if you are interested
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Hull_(1642)#:~:text=The%20Siege%20of%20Hull%20in%201642%20was%20the,major%20cities%20including%20the%20large%20arsenal%20in%20London.
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Will you be making the "Plotting Parlour" in Ye Olde White Heart pub down Silver Street next ?????????
Many a lunch I have had in that room when I was at college, doing my marine examinations - the sausage sandwiches where excellent.
Now will I be a model on the city gate sticking 2 fingers up to the King - or are you keeping the model more accurate and demure ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Will you be making the "Plotting Parlour" in Ye Olde White Heart pub down Silver Street next ?????????
Many a lunch I have had in that room when I was at college, doing my marine examinations - the sausage sandwiches where excellent.
Now will I be a model on the city gate sticking 2 fingers up to the King - or are you keeping the model more accurate and demure ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)
Always demure but never accurate.
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Brickwork looking good.
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Brick by brick you build your castle , this time the royalists won't give you no hassle. ::)
Looking great Zak.
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Brick by brick you build your castle , this time the royalists won't give you no hassle. ::)
Looking great Zak.
Poetry!
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Sometimes, I just wonder why?
Groundworks started.
Why do I think I have bitten off more than I can chew?
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Good start to the moat.
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Scenery coming along slowly.
All that brickwork still to paint!
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Will be excellent when you finished - and a happy Haddock ( it has water in it)
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Will be excellent when you finished - and a happy Haddock ( it has water in it)
Might even be a little boat sailing past??
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The odd duck perhaps.
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How about a shark or some piranhas - that would keep the King out.
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What's the filler you use for the ground, moat etc. Dave?
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What's the filler you use for the ground, moat etc. Dave?
Polycell textured ceiling finish, its a tub I have had for years, Polytex as well I guess.
More work on the base.
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Thanks for the info.
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That looks Ace Zak.
Are you going to put nasty things into the moat??
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That looks Ace Zak.
Are you going to put nasty things into the moat??
You want a job?
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PVA??
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PVA??
Modge Podge most likely, if I don't run out.
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Coming together.
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Especially for you Andy.
Something in the moat.
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The Royalist demand that Hull is given over to them.
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That brickwork is beyond words!
Unbelievable!
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Looks fantastic.
Bob c
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Looks great Dave.
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I've just found a tub of textured ceiling paint whilst clearing out the garage if you ever need any more.
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I've just found a tub of textured ceiling paint whilst clearing out the garage if you ever need any more.
Cheers
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Just waiting for another layer of Modge Podge to dry.
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Bit like watching paint dry!!
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Looking very good.
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That brick work looks amazing. 8)
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That brick work looks amazing. 8)
If your as good at model brickwork, how are you on paving slabs....?
Bigkev
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That brick work looks amazing. 8)
If your as good at model brickwork, how are you on paving slabs....?
Bigkev
Terrible!
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Hi Zak,
If your no good at Paving Slabs, are you any good on advice on Mod Podge?
Looks like it might be something I could use on my Sub diorama.
Cheers,
Kevin
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Hi Zak,
If your no good at Paving Slabs, are you any good on advice on Mod Podge?
Looks like it might be something I could use on my Sub diorama.
Cheers,
Kevin
I have replied to your post.
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Looks really good especially the building work.
Bob c