real sandbags

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

real sandbags

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:47 PM

Hi,this is my first time in the forum and so far like what I see.I read an artical by Bob Colignone about making real sandbgs.He said he got his info frome the first issue of Finescale but gives no measurments or dimentions.Can anyone supply this?????Thanx in advance Pat-man

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:02 PM

Can't help with your request ... but I can still welcome you to the FSM Forums.

Enjoy !!!!!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:16 PM

Yeah, I saw that one too. It's pretty difficult. I tried once (for five minutes) and gave up. I was trying for 1/72 scale, which only added frustration. Kinda stupid of me.

By the way, Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:46 AM

I've made some tissue paper and sand (model railroad ballast) sandbags, can't really help with the dimensions, but I eyeballed them and they look about the right size, maybe 3/4 inch long by 1/2 inch wide. It takes some patience, but once their tied off, dip them in your paint/glue mix and set them where you want them. They'll dry and harden nicely.

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:01 AM

welcome to the forums pat-man Smile [:)]

regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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wildwilliam

Member since
December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 6:36 AM

Pat-man,
welcome aboard!
when i get home to night, i will check my FSM 'library'.
i know i don't have the first FSM (yet), but i have a bunch.
and an index of articles on CD-ROM.
so i will see what i can find.

welcome to the forum. these guys will get you hooked up w/ info.

ed.

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wipw

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January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 10:47 AM

Sorry, I can't help you either, but like the others, wanted to say:

Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:24 PM

First of all Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

... I tried the tissue/RR sand way of making sand bags once... I found that Milput cut to size and draped over/on whatever you are sand bagging looks just as good if not better and was a whole lot eaiser... Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:26 PM

Welcome to FSM
I remember that issue, but I don't remember. I'll try and see what they say

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 5:30 PM

Welcome to the Armor forum Pat-man.
I know a guy who made some 1/35th scale sandbags from fabric used on R/C aircraft. I will be seeing him this weekend and I should be able to get some detailed information and will post it in this thread.
mark956

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 5:35 PM

Welcome Pat-man. That sounds like a difficult process. Wouldn't mind knowing more about it.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:46 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

Can't help with your request ... but I can still welcome you to the FSM Forums.

Enjoy !!!!!!

I can't believe you never made sandbags! Wink [;)]

Doesn't every Sherman end up covered in them? Ya know, anything to slow down that 88.[:0]

Welcome and please post results. My next build is a M4(seriously) and it would be naked without sandbags....track links.....cinderblocks....wood....cement....sticks...kitchen sink.... Tongue [:P]

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LemonJello

Member since
February 2004
From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa

Posted by LemonJello on Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:17 AM

I had some pics of my Stuart with tissue paper sandbags, but I'm currently "out of the country" so I can't get to them. It is a process to try your patience, but I like the end result. Tried Milliput once, just didn't "feel" right on the kit.

A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 28, 2004 12:46 AM

thanx for all the replys.It`s nice to know that there are people out there that see this and respond.Keep lookiking for the answer to the ? Pat-man

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:32 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by ausf

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak

Can't help with your request ... but I can still welcome you to the FSM Forums.

Enjoy !!!!!!

I can't believe you never made sandbags!

Never said I don't make sandbags, but I seem to remember the article that pat-man is refering to and that's the technique I never tried. I always make mine with 2-part epoxy putty cut to size, lay them on the model to contour, press some course material over the surface for texture, and paint as desired.
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Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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