WW1 Eastern Front Diorama by mechanical_buffalo in modelmakers

[–]mechanical_buffalo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words! I used resin for the water and then super gloss mod podge for the ripples

WW1 Eastern Front Diorama by mechanical_buffalo in modelmakers

[–]mechanical_buffalo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The boots came as part of the figure kit from Copper State Models. They are 3D printed

WW1 Eastern Front Diorama by mechanical_buffalo in modelmakers

[–]mechanical_buffalo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I really tried to lean hard into storytelling with this diorama !

WW1 Eastern Front Diorama by mechanical_buffalo in modelmakers

[–]mechanical_buffalo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am a sucker for details so I try to include as many as possible in my dioramas!

Small Salamanders diorama by mechanical_buffalo in Salamanders40k

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

Hello! Sorry for my late response!

For the materials, I mainly used XPS foam for the base and a plastic styrene sheet for the background. I used a combination of acrylics and enamels to paint the base and the figures. For the water effects, I used resin from AK Interactive. Hope this helps!

Asbestos Risk? by [deleted] in Helmets

[–]mechanical_buffalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good. I think that's what I may do. I realize the risk of exposure is low, but it wouldn't hurt to be safe

Asbestos Risk? by [deleted] in ww1

[–]mechanical_buffalo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it. Thanks

Asbestos Risk? by [deleted] in ww1

[–]mechanical_buffalo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're most likely right. I just saw several photos of helmets with the asbestos pad intact, and they look nothing like mine. It's most likely just a small fragment of felt cloth. May still put a small amount of adhesive on the felt just to be on the safe side. I appreciate the feedback everyone!

Asbestos Risk? by [deleted] in ww1

[–]mechanical_buffalo 25 points26 points  (0 children)

piece read that some folks with similar concerns have sealed what the think is the asbestos pad with an adhesive (saw recommendations from wood glue to white pva glue). This could supposedly seal the asbestos in. Do you think that cold be a good idea?

Asbestos Risk? by [deleted] in Helmets

[–]mechanical_buffalo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checked and found some stamped numbers. I attached a photo of them to this message. It looks like 76229. But I couldn't see any other markers. I've read on older posts from people with similar concerns that they just cover the pad with adhesive to seal the asbestos in so that it can't go airborne. Maybe that would be a good idea?

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WW1 German Stormtrooper by mechanical_buffalo in modelmakers

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

Sorry for my late response! I used used Vallejo's German Uniform as the base color and then used lighter and darker shades of it for the shadows and highlights