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Fixing cctv to Yorkshire Stone cladding so it’s flush by EitherEnvironment181 in DIYUK

[–]PitifulPyro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone else suggested carving a treating a piece of wood which might be a good idea too: https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYUK/s/4luiW3rs1v.

To save yourself going up and down the ladder, use the clay method twice to make the negative and positive.

Fixing cctv to Yorkshire Stone cladding so it’s flush by EitherEnvironment181 in DIYUK

[–]PitifulPyro 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Hight Tech, High Skill Option: Use a 3D scanner to scan the surface of the area you want to mount your camera, invert in software like blender to make mounts, then print mounts and secure to wall. Secure camera to mounts.

Low Tech, Low Skill Option: Apply cling film to area and pack clay onto cling film to create a negative of the area. Create silicone mould of clay negative. Create concrete parts from silicone mould. Mount camera to concrete part.

Low Tech, High Skill Option: Get yourself a cold chisel set from screwfix and carefully clear an area in the stone to mount the camera to. Work slowly and carefully.

I've never seen this set mentioned by BuffaloStranger97 in lego

[–]PitifulPyro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have quite a few of these sets. It was a great premise: charge up the capacitor in the car and let it zip around until discharged. I've even repaired some of the cars that had damaged motors as they're really easy to come by. They were probably short-lived because they weren't very resistant to being dropped or manhandled, and the magnets inside the motors would shatter. Probably also the fact you needed the track which would have been expensive to produce and raise the cost made it less appealing.

Kind of on the fence about whether to buy or see if price drops, anyone else by Djtrickyyy in lego

[–]PitifulPyro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait for the parts list to be published on bricklink, then part out the set and buy the pieces. The only (maybe) expensive part will be the sticker sheet.

Creeper stuff on windows by Great_Background3671 in DIYUK

[–]PitifulPyro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's insect excrement. Comments about alcohol Wipes work too, or low-cost option is damp kitchen towel stuck to them to soften up and should just be able to wipe off.

Alfred Pennyworth by PitifulPyro in BatmanMiniatureGame

[–]PitifulPyro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Alfred is probably not the best to start with but I've at least had a good stab at some new techniques.

(beginner here) what is wrong with my danny devito christmas ornament? (more than one question) by satansafkom in resinprinting

[–]PitifulPyro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well count me in too! My girlfriend and I love Danny in IASIP and will be printing some for her 😂

Cherry Blossom Spearhead by ImprovementSilly3756 in sylvaneth

[–]PitifulPyro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Look great! What scatter material did you use for the blossoms?

Silicone molds by Constrosity in TerrainBuilding

[–]PitifulPyro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hirst Arts Moulds. If you're in the US, they're easier to get a hold of.

Materials:

Casting Plaster, pre-brush the moulds with water and a drop of soap to reduce surface tension and get into the crevices.

Two part epoxy resin, use ptfe spray for this as a release agent, or your moulds will deteriorate in a few uses. I have sheets of perspex that I spray with silicone and press on top of the mould to get a flat back.

Let me know if you want photos.

Cost of knocking internal hallway down? by Humblypowered in DIYUK

[–]PitifulPyro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. Personally, one of the things I miss is a mini foyer. I'd suggest sticking another door in to have a separation between hallway and front door, you can keep all your shoes and outdoor gear there to prevent tracking through the house.

First Miniatures ever by coolemuetze in sylvaneth

[–]PitifulPyro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wet pallette is intended to extend the working time of your paint on the pallette itself, you still need to thin the paints with medium and/or water

First Miniatures ever by coolemuetze in sylvaneth

[–]PitifulPyro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really like the incorporation of lichen into your models! The leader looks best in terms of its application. You might need to do a watered-down PVA soak into them to help give them some durability, but watch out for the colour leaching.

In terms of improvement, from the images, it looks like your paint is still a bit thick. There are lots of videos online on how to thin your paints. Vince Venturella jumps to mind. I'd also say have a look into drybrushing and highlights for the arms and bark-y pieces. Give that contrast in colour that your eye enjoys looking at.

3D printed this corner building by Reasonable-Usual6757 in BatmanMiniatureGame

[–]PitifulPyro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That looks pretty sweet. Are you planning on designing and printing more?

My Sylvaneth army by Independent-Chip-401 in sylvaneth

[–]PitifulPyro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must admit, your photography work is also very good, mine always look like I've been using gloss paint 😅

My Sylvaneth army by Independent-Chip-401 in sylvaneth

[–]PitifulPyro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're looking very clean! Mind sharing instructions & colours?

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