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Post by realmsmith on Jul 26, 2017 3:11:09 GMT
Holy Craft-tastic! Check out his DM Screen Tutorial!!!...I've seen some nice DM Screens, but this casts them all in the dirt and stomps on them with a victory dance! I have got to make a DM Screen like this. His techniques are good, but there are a few improvements I would suggest: 1) Purchase the Mod Podge Burnishing Kit, from Michael's, and use the rubber wedge it contains, to burnish your paper charts to the MDF surfaces. 2) Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge Furniture Matte to both the MDF surface, and the back of the paper, before you apply it; burnish carefully (see #1, above), then let it dry for a minimum of 2 hours; then apply 2-3 coats of Mod Podge Furniture Matte, to seal it, letting each coat dry for 2 hours before applying the next coat. 3) Use 2-part epoxy, or your glue of choice ( E6000 would be excellent), to attach the emblem, rather than Super Glue, as Super Glue has very weak sheer strength; my concern is that if you bump the emblem from the side, it will likely come off easily. 4) I am NOT a fan of dry-brushing, so I will apply Minwax Polyshades Urethane Stain Tudor (black), or Royal Walnut (dark brown) rather than layers of paint, to finish my Screen; it is faster, easier, and much simpler and efficient. I wish realmsmith would come back to post his videos here, when he puts new videos up. They are worth sharing (hence this post!). His DM Screen is drop-dead gorgeous! Beautifully crafted, explained very well, and relatively easy to craft... Cheers! Thanks for the love sgtslag! Great tips, I'll definitely use some next time around
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Post by realmsmith on Mar 10, 2017 19:47:40 GMT
Gonna hafta add a couple of these to my stack-o-crates! thanks for the share. No problem!
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Post by realmsmith on Mar 10, 2017 19:07:09 GMT
Love it! Thanks again for a great tutorial. I can't wait to give this one a try! Be sure to post pics!
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Post by realmsmith on Mar 10, 2017 15:45:22 GMT
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Post by realmsmith on Mar 10, 2017 12:51:05 GMT
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Post by realmsmith on Mar 2, 2017 14:22:29 GMT
Realmsmith really like the final product of your craft. The detailed videos you make are awesome for beginners and 'pros' alike. Cheers! Thanks! Stay tuned for another soon!
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Post by realmsmith on Mar 1, 2017 19:26:49 GMT
How is the durability of that stuff? It looks really great! Really great, especially with the foamcore. I dropped one from my top shelf the other day with minimal damage.
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Post by realmsmith on Feb 27, 2017 0:14:05 GMT
Great looking beds! Thanks for the tutorial. Ditto what Sam said about the volume... I had to crank it up on my comp, speakers, and the vid to hear it properly. I've subscribed, and I'm looking forward to seeing more in the future! I took your advice and upped the volume on my second one. Thanks for the support!
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Post by realmsmith on Feb 27, 2017 0:13:04 GMT
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Post by realmsmith on Feb 27, 2017 0:10:59 GMT
Great video demonstrating the foamcore techniques. I took a different path using 2-3 mm thick cardboard several months ago. I get 2' x 4' pieces at the framing supply area of craft stores for around $8-$10. It is strong, and easy to cut with a utility scissors; razor blades work, as well, but they are much harder on the hands, and the scissors are just easier to use, IMO. I print my paper buildings, and structures, on regular 20# paper, on a color laser printer. The paper is less expensive, and easier on my printer's guts, than 110# card stock (I used to repair laser printers -- the paper is far kinder to the fuser assembly and the paper output assembly, than card stock, so they will last much longer; neither assembly is cheap to replace). I use a glue stick to attach the paper skins to the cardboard, pressing it down all over, carefully, to ensure a good bond. I have also used wooden square rods, as you used, to reinforce the corners on castle towers, and wall sections. I use wood glue to bond them inside the corners, on each corner. The towers are quite strong afterwards, and also quite durable. I also use Hot Glue, where I can, to reinforce joins that won't be seen. I made two Fat Dragon Games Siege Towers using the 3 mm thick cardboard. I had to paint the edges of it, but I was able to blend it in rather well. They, too, are quite strong. This technique requires some custom work on the corners, and seams, as you cannot use the glue tabs employed in card stock construction techniques. In the end, though, it works surprisingly well. The structures are very strong, and very durable. They are also heavier than mere card stock builds. This helps quite a bit, on the tabletop. They no longer are subject to the slightest breezes which can send them flying. I am really looking forward to putting on some 2e BattleSystem games using the castle pieces as a city wall. I have a Lich commanding a massive Undead army attacking the living within the city. I have several sets of fantasy medieval buildings to create the city's interior beyond the walls and towers. The two Siege Towers will be critical in the assault. It should be a table full of eye candy models for all to enjoy. It should also be a blast of a game as the Lich has some aerial units which will fly over the wall, to land and attack the citizens hiding within the city! The Humans don't know about that. They will have to take soldiers from the walls to defend the helpless citizens, leaving the walls much weaker, much easier for the Lich's army to crawl over... Need to schedule that game sooner, rather than later. I have all of the models done that I need for it. Mwah-hah-hah!!!
Great post! I'll definitely try some of that!
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Post by realmsmith on Feb 24, 2017 22:36:34 GMT
Just added our second terrain tutorial to our channel. Check it out and please Like/Subscribe if you like what you see!
Cheers!
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Post by realmsmith on Feb 24, 2017 15:19:26 GMT
Nice video. Well paced. no audio echo, volume could be louder. Beds are great! Thanks!
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Post by realmsmith on Feb 24, 2017 14:14:13 GMT
Hey All! Check out our first Terrain tutorial where we build a simple bed ideal for guard or soldier barracks.
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