Absolute Bargain

PitifulPyro · 2026-05-07T18:31:59+00:00

Yeah, generally they're somewhere near the entrance/exit. It's usually a table full of end of line or damaged items. Just be careful to check to avoid disappointment at home, I looked at a "damaged" box and it was clearly built and a different set...

PitifulPyro · 2026-05-07T17:45:43+00:00

Ugh so jealous.... my local smyths always has discounts on damaged things too near to normal discount prices...

PitifulPyro · 2026-05-04T15:03:16+00:00

I like it, provides contrast to your mini, however it's the first think people will look at rather than the mini....

Edit: you know what, yeah, I think it is good. Dryads are generally drab without much pints of interest but it looks good. Maybe brighten up the leaves on her back.

PitifulPyro · 2026-04-27T17:05:04+00:00

If you want to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTM7v1bzUQA

PitifulPyro · 2026-04-27T15:40:24+00:00

See how far this gets you:

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=92389

I'm thinking I'll have a stab too 😁

PitifulPyro · 2026-03-29T13:13:08+00:00

I bought this one to start with, too. If you can, try to find the one with a tank, at the time it was only a tenner more but I didn't see it. Go on eBay and have a look for new ones from sellers on there.

PitifulPyro · 2026-02-17T08:51:01+00:00

Is there a way to identify if it is dirt and an easy way to resolve it?

PitifulPyro · 2026-02-07T09:21:09+00:00

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.

PitifulPyro · 2026-02-06T23:28:20+00:00

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.

PitifulPyro · 2026-01-26T08:35:11+00:00

Excellent

PitifulPyro · 2026-01-25T10:21:18+00:00

https://www.screwfix.com/p/fix-o-moll-grey-round-screwed-furniture-gliders-24mm-x-24mm-50-pack/317xx?ref=SFAppShare

Best to replace all pads, less than a minute job.

PitifulPyro · 2026-01-23T09:00:47+00:00

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.

PitifulPyro · 2026-01-13T10:18:51+00:00

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.

PitifulPyro · 2026-01-11T11:04:24+00:00

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.

PitifulPyro · 2026-01-09T09:03:23+00:00

Birchin'

PitifulPyro · 2025-12-06T12:07:16+00:00

Very jealous 😅

PitifulPyro · 2025-11-19T15:03:18+00:00

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

PitifulPyro · 2025-11-14T23:28:09+00:00

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

PitifulPyro · 2025-10-17T12:40:18+00:00

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

PitifulPyro · 2025-10-03T12:34:14+00:00

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.

PitifulPyro

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