War Angel Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 So I bought three bastions to make this, but I’ve identified that the first floor is NOT from the bastion kit, so how should I go about making this? I feel like I’ve seen something for it before but I can’t find it, so maybe I’m wrong? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanicus Tech-Support Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 That's a pretty small image, but after squinting hard enough it looks like it could be a patterned sheet of plasticard. Something like this https://kitkraft.com/products/1-48-ribbed-corrugated-roof Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5457908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Angel Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 That was quick, thanks so much. Any suggestions on supporting it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5457914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 As long as it's a single piece cut to shape, a 3mm thickness piece should be plenty strong enough. If the texture doesn't come that thick, doubling up, or gluing it on top a plain 2-3mm piece of plasticard will do the trick. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5457940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 As long as it's a single piece cut to shape, a 3mm thickness piece should be plenty strong enough. If the texture doesn't come that thick, doubling up, or gluing it on top a plain 2-3mm piece of plasticard will do the trick. Also: sprue struts on the inside could also support it well enough Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5457942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Angel Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 Looks like I’ll need two pieces to make this work, and unless they sell foot by foot plasticard it will be the same story there. Should I run beams of sprue along the entire thing? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5457949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Why not? The inside isn't visible anyway and you can't make it "TOO" sturdy. But as the others said, don't underestimate the power of 2-3 mm plasticard. If you have some leftover plastic piping (or someone among your friends has) you could also make one or more pillars to support the structure, if you're really worried about very heavy models and want to be super safe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5458505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Angel Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 Why not? The inside isn't visible anyway and you can't make it "TOO" sturdy. But as the others said, don't underestimate the power of 2-3 mm plasticard. If you have some leftover plastic piping (or someone among your friends has) you could also make one or more pillars to support the structure, if you're really worried about very heavy models and want to be super safe. What kind of glue do you use for plasticard? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5458518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I've always used the same plastic glue I use for plastic models Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5458533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Been thinking of doing similar, good thread :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/361091-how-do-i-do-whatever-this-is/#findComment-5458578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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