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| Ninjagosplat | Mar 5 2014, 10:12 PM Post #1 |
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Warrior of the Chamber
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Hi all, Ive recently come to the conclusion that I want to dabble in the art of green stuff. My question to you lot is. Do you have any useful hints and tips or bits of info for a complete novice like myself in the use and application of green stuff? Thanks in advance |
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| Tuffy McGrubby | Mar 6 2014, 12:39 AM Post #2 |
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Face Stomper of Nurgle
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Go to hobby lobby/art shop and get some sculpting tools. |
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| TastyBagel | Mar 6 2014, 12:57 AM Post #3 |
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I'm in a similar situation. I build legs and a torso for a custom Nurgle DP by hand/with some improvised tools. It worked... But legit tools with definitely help you, especially when adding detail. Depending on the size of the model you're building, building some kind of skeleton underneath can save you some hassle. It's easier to add stuff bit by bit to an underlying structure rather than just rolling big blocks of greenstuff together. |
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| Ninjagosplat | Mar 6 2014, 01:37 AM Post #4 |
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Warrior of the Chamber
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I won't be building models at first. It will be more filling and adding details. but i recently bought some stuff from ebay and it will need things like weapon repairs and new weapons and most importantly shields they will be my first test thanks for your input guys |
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| divrg | Mar 6 2014, 02:52 AM Post #5 |
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Warrior of the Chamber
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instant mould is great "tool" for copying bits. Then you can cut them to pieces and continue the sculpting from there. |
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| Speknawz | Mar 6 2014, 07:15 PM Post #6 |
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Agree on using instant mold, it is freaking sweet! I just bought a couple boxes of Milliput also, but I haven't tried it yet (I hear it's less rubbery and more like clay). As for tips on using green stuff you will want a cup of water to dip your tools into often so it doesn't stick and ruin any work previously done. It also helps to work one section at a time and let the first harden before moving on, to also stop from ruining previous work. The last tip I can think of, is when building weapons from scratch, it really helps to have plasticard (found in most hobby centers that have model trains) You can cut it into the basic shape you want then build it up with the green stuff, also prevents a large halberd or great weapon from sagging while drying. You can also use small metal rods as a skeleton, if you catch my drift. |
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| Nabroleon | Mar 14 2014, 11:48 PM Post #7 |
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Warrior of the Chamber
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If you want to work with Green Stuff, I highly suggest picking up this set of tools: [So, I had a link here, but CotEC's stupid censorship bullsh*t won't let me actually post it. Have I mentioned how much a hate that crap?] They are "Colour Shaper" tools from D*ck Blick's Art store. The link doesn't work because d*ck is in it. Dumb. Google them though--the mini set is all you need and it will pretty much automatically make you better at GS work. Not kidding you--these shaping tools are insane. They're like smooth rubbery goodness that allows you to shift green stuff cleanly without damaging what you're trying to achieve. Dip it in water quickly before touching green stuff and you can push it around all day without leaving marks. Honestly, completely changed the way I do green stuff. Beyond that, I just suggest playing around with it. Green stuff isn't permanent--if you mess up, rip off the dried piece and try again. Everyone has their tools or tricks to working with the stuff, usually developed over years of working. You'll find your tricks after playing with it for a few weeks. If you want some extra articles to read, I highly suggest some of these: Tips from Johnny Hastings http://www.youmagnificentbastards.com/2011/11/greenstuff-tools-tips.html Hastings does banners http://www.youmagnificentbastards.com/2013/05/custom-green-stuff-banners.html#more General tips to a specific issue from Rogers http://www.youmagnificentbastards.com/2012/02/ask-bastards-6.html#more P.S. It also helps to find a mentor in your area if you can. Track down the best green stuff person you can and get them to show you some tips in person. Helps a ton. Edited by Nabroleon, Mar 14 2014, 11:52 PM.
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| Vantraxx | Mar 15 2014, 11:43 AM Post #8 |
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Thx for the Blick tools link, they look real good. I've always just used metal etching tools (look like torture devices) and kebab sticks ;) |
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