GrandMagnus Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hi, Im wondering if anybody have any suggestions on how to sculpt metallic tabards, like the ones seen on the Deathshroud terminators? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Don't. Make them out of plasticard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Don't. Make them out of plasticard. Okay. Where can I get plasticard? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Most hobby shops, eBay, Amazon, take your pick. Also sold as styrene sheet. An A4 sheet of 0.5mm - 0.75mm thick styrene will cost you a few euros. At that thickness, you can easily cut out the plates of the tabard with a hobby knife. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tyler Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/catalog/product/600x620/99590102139_DeathGuardDeathshroudTerminators01.jpg And you can add details such as the connecting rings and trim (seen on the bottom piece in the linked image) by using wire, perhaps with some modeling putty. If your local game store doesn't have plasticard, you might see if there's a local hobby train/RC store - those hobbyists also use plasticard quite a bit and you might find some of the textured varieties that appeal to you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 There sadly aren't any hobby stores in my area, so ebay I guess. Anyways, thanks for the quick responses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apologist Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 For additions (like tabards) that don't stick away from the model, you can use cereal card. It's rigid enough to hold a shape, dirt cheap, and cuts easily. Once you've got the size and shape piece you want, you can coat it in superglue to toughen it up and allow it to hold paint without absorbing it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 The clampacks would work nicely for that as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 The clampacks would work nicely for that as well. clampacks? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 clampacks? the blister packs that miniatures and such come in. there are literally tons of things that are free around your home that could be used. let's see, a few of my go to things are..... Coffee can lids milk jugs cereal boxes butter spread lids and disposable tupperwear stuff. hope that helps, remember, this hobby is exspensive already, don't buy something if you don't have to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 clampacks? the blister packs that miniatures and such come in. there are literally tons of things that are free around your home that could be used. let's see, a few of my go to things are..... Coffee can lids milk jugs cereal boxes butter spread lids and disposable tupperwear stuff. hope that helps, remember, this hobby is exspensive already, don't buy something if you don't have to. ^^^^This. Fully agreed. You could also use thin card like from manila folders or 3x5 cards cut into shape and then coated with superglue or PVA glue prior to attaching to the model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Ah, I understand. Yes, I have no doubt I can find some of those objects. Thank you, Bloodbath. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeptus-Alaska Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I got your six brother Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4152922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaedes Nex Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Signs are made of plasticard. Go to Office Depot or a similar office supply store and look for Open and Closed or Store Hour signs. They are made of thin, white, flexible hard plastic. That's plasticard. Cheaper and more plentiful than blank hobby plasticard too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4153977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Truckin Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 hope that helps, remember, this hobby is exspensive already, don't buy something if you don't have to. Great suggestions - I also cut up my credit cards and use those - saves money in more than one way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/312682-metallic-tabards/#findComment-4154569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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