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Soupy plaster - how soupy?

How soupy can I make plaster for pouring? I have a concrete area (about 4" x 12") that has poles and pipes coming out. I won't be able to use a screed and was hoping a soupier plaster mix combined with some vibration for air bubbles, the mix would works its way around everything. 

I've read that the more water in the mix, the less strength it has. I assume once it evaporates, the mold area will not be full anymore. Maybe it will take another pour then? Thanks.

Charles

Scratchbuilding - Door and Window Source

Hi everyone,

I am looking for sources of HO windows and doors for scratchbuilding. Primarily double hung and fixed windows, along with industrial doors. Grandt Line primarily sells more ornate designs than I need. Any recommendations would be great, or if you have an article recommendation on how to create them by yourself, that would be helpful as well.

Chris Adams's picture

Foam Core Project Box for a Fast Clock

I recently got a fast clock repeater for my NCE DCC system, but it was basically just a PCB and faceplate, intended to be mounted on/in the fascia. But I wanted it as a desk clock on my Agent/Operator's desk and the Radio Shack project box for which the clock was designed is no longer available. No problem - I just made one out of foam core and it came out pretty nice, IMO.

kathymillatt's picture

Brother Scanncut for modelling vegetation

This week's video is looking at a useful tool for cutting out vegetation but when you start thinking about other uses, the sky's the limit!

Kathy

Incorporating a workbench into living space

All,

I'm looking for some ideas on how to incorporate a workbench into our living space so I can do some modeling while watching TV or whatever with the rest of the family upstairs. This wouldn't be my main workbench just something to do basic construction on. The main workbench will be in the basement with the paint booth and the layout.

I was thinking of a roll top desk, but certainly open to other ideas.Trying to avoid looking too much like a workbench and more like furniture.

Thanks,

Lou

 

BR GP30 2300's picture

Heat setting Walthers Goo

Hi All,

 

A question I have ........on a brand new pkg of Walthers Goo it states Temp. range -40 to 250* Heat cured up to 400* .

 

Is this similar to Pliobond in which it can be heat set?

Heavy hauling! 16 Axle, dropdeck flatcar. Scratchbuilt 3D printed KRL164004

I've completed my latest CAD designed, 3D printed rail car.  This time, it's a 16 axle, heavy duty drop deck flatcar, KRL164004.

kathymillatt's picture

WWS Pro Applicator Review

 

Time for something completely different!

Kathy

How do you make your washes ?

I am doing some loco and car weathering, using Pan Pastels and oil paint.  I am having trouble with mixture on oil and acrylic washes.  Looking for mixtures and ratio's.

Thanks in advance

Joe


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