tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post2902098461621484271..comments2024-02-23T01:06:31.301-08:00Comments on Zabadak's ZombieWorld: Adobe Buildings (2)Zabadakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-74008947746925173652019-10-12T05:44:21.925-07:002019-10-12T05:44:21.925-07:00Thanks Iain, foamboard is a relatively new buildin...Thanks Iain, foamboard is a relatively new building material for me, mainly because of its availabilty in the past, so I rarely used it. In the last ten years or so though I've used it more and more(and consequently my use of carboard is much less). I bought a mitre block to try and mitre corners as my previous mitring attempts were at best very poor, but as you say it's a very valid method. I noticed the modeller at "The Colonial Steamboat Company" uses mitres on all his joins too- it's just a method I can't get the hang of. I haven't used pins in the past as I only ever used "UHU", which dries very fast and thus the use of pins I found unnecessary. As for the PVA taking a while to dry, I've not found it too much of a problem as I can't model for any prolonged length of time (I tire very quickly - eyes, old age, grumpiness, wife and other excuses). I also found some (very expensive) tools for working foamcard on the Interweb, cutting rebates etc. (both edge and centrally), so if money allows these tools could make my method even more accessible.<br />Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-48928850608351267242019-10-12T04:58:07.245-07:002019-10-12T04:58:07.245-07:00Great set of instructions and step by steps of you...Great set of instructions and step by steps of your building technique! I used to build/assemble foamboard buildings for a living and while the initial drawing/plan would be more complete ,it followed much the same way, the only addition I would add , would be that I tend to use dressmaking pins to hold the joints together as I go, it means you don't have to wait for glue to dry and you can push on and either take the pins out when almost done or push them in enough to cover with filler/ paper etc. My only other variation is I tend to roughly mitre the corners,so I can cut everything to the external size,cut an angle pin and fill with PVA. Interesting and entertaining post as ever!<br />Best Iaincaveadsum1471https://www.blogger.com/profile/02174163740406928172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-25368463709460803762019-10-09T18:49:29.301-07:002019-10-09T18:49:29.301-07:00Haha, thanks Frank, but no-one should take any adv...Haha, thanks Frank, but no-one should take any advicce from me about anything to do with wood. I have however had many years with cardboard and foabnoard Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-2191191061318500772019-10-09T10:17:28.896-07:002019-10-09T10:17:28.896-07:00Wonderful stuff Joe & I have to say as a carpe...Wonderful stuff Joe & I have to say as a carpenter I was very impressed with the lesson you gave John on making joints :)Frank O Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051293398042518708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-64117652491456746412019-10-08T11:56:38.689-07:002019-10-08T11:56:38.689-07:00Good luck and don't be deterred by any initial...Good luck and don't be deterred by any initial efforts, my first attempts were nothing to write home about either !<br />(Remember, glue, filler and paint are your friends too)Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-92094368951511635722019-10-08T11:39:24.773-07:002019-10-08T11:39:24.773-07:00Thanks Joe. You've inspired me to try using fo...Thanks Joe. You've inspired me to try using foamboard for a little building or two!Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-33630852647418159202019-10-08T10:52:53.876-07:002019-10-08T10:52:53.876-07:00Thank you Ptr. it was done at a fellow bloggers re...Thank you Ptr. it was done at a fellow bloggers request and I'm so pleased that it has neem so wellrecieved by others too. I doubt very much I'll be looking at any new career prospects as I'm enjoying being retired.<br />It does make me wish I had access to a lazer cutter though.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-17011750047834059772019-10-08T06:07:59.885-07:002019-10-08T06:07:59.885-07:00Very nice buildings and a report that is my cup of...Very nice buildings and a report that is my cup of tea.Informative pictures and lots of tips and in chronological order. You could apply for a career within the area of assembly-instructions.Good work and also models that will be very useful on the gaming-table!Ptrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199665775713288148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-6450114589438912062019-10-08T04:27:45.062-07:002019-10-08T04:27:45.062-07:00Thanks you Michal, I do wonder what you use for yo...Thanks you Michal, I do wonder what you use for your builings and imagine them to be masterpieces too, like your brushwork.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-39078472774344424392019-10-08T04:26:52.561-07:002019-10-08T04:26:52.561-07:00Thanks Ivor, but like everyone else I started as a...Thanks Ivor, but like everyone else I started as a complete scratch-building novice (about fifty years ago - *gulp!) and I still can't get away with using wood (even balsa!).<br />Accuracte measurements, continuous checking right angles, a well thought out model before starting and very sharp craft blades are all a must - but it's still not that difficult imo, given that I'm quite hamfisted too.<br />I was going to make the 'cammelport' removable and wish now I had as it;s going to be a pain to paint.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-67638239222788699632019-10-08T04:20:58.947-07:002019-10-08T04:20:58.947-07:00Thanks Vagabond, the corners are rebated both for ...Thanks Vagabond, the corners are rebated both for appearance and strength; compare the front view of the arched gateway above, with any of the other corners - rebating is a more natural and realistic look. In addition it gives a stronger join (more surfaces glued together) and in real-life one of the reasons why dove-tail joints are used.<br />Filler covers the join well, but takes more effort to cover a butted join.<br />The corbers are a bit extra work and can easily go wrong, but I reckon it's worth the extra effort - each to there own! Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-8079429936280228812019-10-08T04:15:03.281-07:002019-10-08T04:15:03.281-07:00Thanks MJT, in the past I've used UHU (£1 for ...Thanks MJT, in the past I've used UHU (£1 for a large tube from Poundland, but used sparingly as it melts the foam; I now use it solely for card on card contact (such as the stairs above). For these buildings and most everything else I use Evostick pva wood glue, its more expensive and takes a lot longer to dry, but gives a very strong bond. Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-57200248864054251362019-10-07T20:04:17.975-07:002019-10-07T20:04:17.975-07:00That's really awesome work sir!That's really awesome work sir!Michal DwarfCrypthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915669873652904866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-64997399139809134982019-10-07T19:04:38.621-07:002019-10-07T19:04:38.621-07:00Wow, great looking buildings Joe! I'm just ama...Wow, great looking buildings Joe! I'm just amazed by your scratch building, especially the interiors and your 'camelport' with the canopy 😀Ivor Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928387567891480797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-69188119773532975732019-10-07T13:34:41.481-07:002019-10-07T13:34:41.481-07:00These are all coming on nicely. Do you rebate the ...These are all coming on nicely. Do you rebate the corners for the look of the thing or because you get a better glued joint or some other reason, I've never used one but it looks like quite a bit of extra work and possibility for error?<br />I'm assuming your filler coating on the wall will cover the joint satisfactorily.<br />CheersVagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031648950206231742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-57713216756381668672019-10-07T12:31:33.299-07:002019-10-07T12:31:33.299-07:00Great buildings in these posts Joe - what type of ...Great buildings in these posts Joe - what type of glue do you use to glue the foamboard?Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-82184664876627459282019-10-07T10:00:12.235-07:002019-10-07T10:00:12.235-07:00Thanks Jay, my local travel is somewhat curtailed,...Thanks Jay, my local travel is somewhat curtailed, let alone interplanetary travel (as much as I'd like to)Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-41289541151689419192019-10-07T08:06:16.005-07:002019-10-07T08:06:16.005-07:00Excellent tutorial, Zab. Your construction skills ...Excellent tutorial, Zab. Your construction skills are needed in Zamazonia. Are you ready for a long trip?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601444762722458674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-18813698748732186202019-10-07T07:58:23.961-07:002019-10-07T07:58:23.961-07:00Thank Michael, though I doubt there is anything re...Thank Michael, though I doubt there is anything really new to most gamers and proper tutorials are in abundance on the web I'm sure.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-75971289325672485332019-10-07T07:57:31.444-07:002019-10-07T07:57:31.444-07:00Haha, you're welconme Ray, water it down for a...Haha, you're welconme Ray, water it down for a thinner wash of plaster (obviously) and adding sand gives it a nice (outdoor)texture too, though I prefer to sprinkle sand on a nearly dry piece for a more even distribution. For large amonts of filler I buy powdered filler and mix to suit the task (again from a cheap £1 shop equivalent)Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-87182433199365209342019-10-07T07:54:50.701-07:002019-10-07T07:54:50.701-07:00Thanks Dave, much appreciated. Finer detailing wil...Thanks Dave, much appreciated. Finer detailing will be added at a later stage. This is intended to show my approach and I wouldn't be so bold as to call it a tutorial, nevertheless I'm sure someone will find it some help.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-7483961096478036972019-10-07T07:40:09.711-07:002019-10-07T07:40:09.711-07:00These look spot on Joe, so good to see the constru...These look spot on Joe, so good to see the construction process. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-74883239314377076722019-10-07T07:23:26.944-07:002019-10-07T07:23:26.944-07:00Great post Joe and thanks for sharing the info!Great post Joe and thanks for sharing the info!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776165776368681924.post-86892183453642928572019-10-07T06:20:48.031-07:002019-10-07T06:20:48.031-07:00More great looking buildings, particularly like th...More great looking buildings, particularly like the added interior details within the structure, and a great step by step guide for anyone who hasn't made buildings before Dave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.com