Post by onethatwas on Jan 6, 2014 5:35:30 GMT
Ok, so a bit of a Q and then general technique discussion on the subject can follow.
About ready to make a full blown modular set of tile pieces to replace those given away, and since I made my own double stacked cardboard, I'm left with an issue in that the two single width pieces are slowly peeling apart on the thin strip "walls" I have prepped (cut to a quarter inch strip). I credit this to my choice in glue to make the double thickness sheets.
Mind you, I don't have this issue with the actual tile pieces, just the wall strips.
So, creatively thinking about how best to fix the issue, I can:
A) use single thickness strips for the walls instead of double thickness. This is the DM Scotty standard and wouldn't be too bad.
B) I can reapply glue to each strip (long tedious process, potentially dangerous if I have to use a sturdier glue, such as hotglue).
Now this last one brings me to the point of the thread:
C) Alter the orientation of the double thickness strips so the corugation runs vertically.
This creates a very neat wall on either side of the strip, no corrugation. The problem is that the corrugation is visible from above. So I'd have to cover it up with cardstock (actually pretty easy to accomplish. Easier than regluing each strip, actually...).
I'm leaning towards reorienting the cardboard in this fashion, but felt like asking: has anyone done this? How does it hold up?
And as for a general discussion about cardboard orientations, what other useful tricks do others have regarding pitting cardboard piece A together with cardboard piece B, whether its gluing on wall strips, rubble, 3D wall segments, etc?
I know many of use here have alot of expertise that can be passed on to others, even if they're small tricks. So please, do share!
About ready to make a full blown modular set of tile pieces to replace those given away, and since I made my own double stacked cardboard, I'm left with an issue in that the two single width pieces are slowly peeling apart on the thin strip "walls" I have prepped (cut to a quarter inch strip). I credit this to my choice in glue to make the double thickness sheets.
Mind you, I don't have this issue with the actual tile pieces, just the wall strips.
So, creatively thinking about how best to fix the issue, I can:
A) use single thickness strips for the walls instead of double thickness. This is the DM Scotty standard and wouldn't be too bad.
B) I can reapply glue to each strip (long tedious process, potentially dangerous if I have to use a sturdier glue, such as hotglue).
Now this last one brings me to the point of the thread:
C) Alter the orientation of the double thickness strips so the corugation runs vertically.
This creates a very neat wall on either side of the strip, no corrugation. The problem is that the corrugation is visible from above. So I'd have to cover it up with cardstock (actually pretty easy to accomplish. Easier than regluing each strip, actually...).
I'm leaning towards reorienting the cardboard in this fashion, but felt like asking: has anyone done this? How does it hold up?
And as for a general discussion about cardboard orientations, what other useful tricks do others have regarding pitting cardboard piece A together with cardboard piece B, whether its gluing on wall strips, rubble, 3D wall segments, etc?
I know many of use here have alot of expertise that can be passed on to others, even if they're small tricks. So please, do share!