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Mark Twain is a must read for all. He is one of our great authors.

Masking tape is paper based, so you're getting that paper lantern effect. Try some colored masking tapes and see what you get.

People do in fact develop problems like what you're getting. Some can be very severe, so stop using the isocyanacrylate glues for a while, and let the skin heal. It should not take long if it is a rash/allergic reaction. Otherwise, do see a dermatologist. Worst case, you have to stop using glues like that, or wear gloves of some sort. I know someone who had to. (not me, I just can't take the smell of superglue, but I can use it.)

Since it is spreading, as you wrote, and if it doesn't improve by the week-end, see a doktor. Bitte.

I would say its a reaction to the glue try using gloves and see if it stops, don't hack it off though that would be drastic just scrape of the skin when you see bone stop

Don't take medical advice from dakka...ever lol.

Actually, ldd has a point...if you just scrape away the flesh till you see bone you could then do some nice scrimshaw work on the finger bones, much more of a manly man thing than some poncy tattos or piercings.....

SEE YOUR DOCTOR NOW!

The gift your hands give us is too precious. Go to the docs. And start wearing gloves where possible.

This is not a valid excuse for stopping your current project mind you, so get on with it, your allowed a couple hours off for medical I suppose.

 monkeytroll wrote:
Actually, ldd has a point...if you just scrape away the flesh till you see bone you could then do some nice scrimshaw work on the finger bones, much more of a manly man thing than some poncy tattos or piercings.....

Tattoos are for wimps blades are for MEN !!!!!


Come on who would take medical advice of someone called lone dirty dog and Monkeytroll if you are please stop now

Vik what kind of lighting have you used by the way ?

You even have a proper health care system, here a visit like that may cause someone to go bankrupt, but people here are stupid and are convinced to vote against their own best interests by corporate spin doctors, a non - medical doctor who'd rather see your finger fall off of infection and rot for profit. #murica

dsteingass wrote:Maybe you're having a reaction to the glue? If you take a Benadryl (and then a nap) will that help maybe?

had a look...it seems that medicine /crème is not that easily accessible here... seems I will have to visit a dermatologist ...

Theophony wrote:How long have you had the rash/discoloration? Might just be a reaction like Dave said, but if it's going on for a while I think it might be something else.
Either way it's a perfect chance for you to take a photo and let dakkadakka see your middle finger.

well...to be honest it is a skin condition that flares up occasionally...and then can completely disappear for days and weeks... I have for about two years this itchy and sometimes even wet condition... it is quite ugly at times...maybe I take a pic ... but I will need to open a nurgle related thread before then^^

monkeytroll wrote:Yeah, possibly the glue, sometimes can cause reactions with sensitive skin. Is it causing any pain or discomfort?

You could always just hack it off with your trusty xacto if it looks like it's spreading

well... funny you should mention cutting it off.... you wouldn´t believe how oft I have thought about gnawing it off...honestly...the itching can be quite intense.... one must of course now ask why I haven´t already been to a doc... well as I said it comes and goes... so when it isn´t there you think all is nice and you don´t make an appointment... but when it is there you have not enough free time to actually see this through... and I am a bit squeamish around docs... they tend to cut off bits for no apparent laymen´s reasons

inmygravenimage wrote:Almost certainly an allergic reaction, indeed.

well... I am not entirely sure... but in the end it needs a doc to look over this...

Theophony wrote:

 monkeytroll wrote:

You could always just hack it off with your trusty xacto if it looks like it's spreading

So misread this , I was picturing Vik with an xacto hand now like Bruce Campbell army of darkness

"Good Vik, Bad Vik, I'm the one with a number 11 xacto blade "

that probably needs a photoshop mockup

Red Harvest wrote:Mark Twain is a must read for all. He is one of our great authors.

Masking tape is paper based, so you're getting that paper lantern effect. Try some colored masking tapes and see what you get.

People do in fact develop problems like what you're getting. Some can be very severe, so stop using the isocyanacrylate glues for a while, and let the skin heal. It should not take long if it is a rash/allergic reaction. Otherwise, do see a dermatologist. Worst case, you have to stop using glues like that, or wear gloves of some sort. I know someone who had to. (not me, I just can't take the smell of superglue, but I can use it.)

Since it is spreading, as you wrote, and if it doesn't improve by the week-end, see a doktor. Bitte.

I have experimented with washes and different paints to get a colored version of the paper lantern effect... all natural it works, but once colored it is ruined...
and I think I am only recently warming up to new authors... weird I know... my education never was set to get me motivated to read the classics... and since I've found in terry pratchett my author of choice to provide me with humor and education and others... I haven´t been up to look for new stuff... I know now that I will soon start with some classics tho... recently we came across moby dick...(here in school this is not a must- read like in the US...and some twain will be needed too...!)
as for the skin... well it isn´t for one the isocyanacrylate associated as I seldom use any super glue... currently only plastic glue of revell...and that actually shouldn´t cause this reaction...and as I said above... it is an on/off situation for about two years now......yeah I know... will see a doc ^^

lone dirty dog wrote:I would say its a reaction to the glue try using gloves and see if it stops, don't hack it off though that would be drastic just scrape of the skin when you see bone stop

funny side fact... I use gloves when doing the dishes... and I have the idea that this also is somehow affecting the mix....

dsteingass wrote:Don't take medical advice from dakka...ever lol.

...well...I've asked for this...one way or the other... in for a penny in for a pound

monkeytroll wrote:Actually, ldd has a point...if you just scrape away the flesh till you see bone you could then do some nice scrimshaw work on the finger bones, much more of a manly man thing than some poncy tattos or piercings.....

see above... ^^ but without sinews and muscles I am not able to wield a knife....

Camkierhi wrote:SEE YOUR DOCTOR NOW!

The gift your hands give us is too precious. Go to the docs. And start wearing gloves where possible.

This is not a valid excuse for stopping your current project mind you, so get on with it, your allowed a couple hours off for medical I suppose.

that is such a heartwarming compliment mister! thank you very much!!!

lone dirty dog wrote:

 monkeytroll wrote:
Actually, ldd has a point...if you just scrape away the flesh till you see bone you could then do some nice scrimshaw work on the finger bones, much more of a manly man thing than some poncy tattos or piercings.....

Tattoos are for wimps blades are for MEN !!!!!


Come on who would take medical advice of someone called lone dirty dog and Monkeytroll if you are please stop now

Vik what kind of lighting have you used by the way ?

I've used a Christmas window chain of LED lights battery fed... really LED technology is a gift from the heavens for us hobbyist´s...isn´t it?... it is rather cold...it is easy to manage and it is versatile and easily accessible even for electrical noobs as me...!!!

dsteingass wrote:You even have a proper health care system, here a visit like that may cause someone to go bankrupt, but people here are stupid and are convinced to vote against their own best interests by corporate spin doctors, a non - medical doctor who'd rather see your finger fall off of infection and rot for profit. #murica

totally with you mate on that... there is a couple of needful things like communication, health, culture and feeding I think should actually be free for every human being... but the pushers and misers out there are making a hefty dollar for charging us for everything except the fresh air... if they would have their way with us it would be just like total recall...if you know what I mean...


thanks mates... for all your concern... it is a very warm feeling I get from all of these reactions... even the crueller suggestions

and to show even here what I have been up to the last moments...:







cheers, vik

Although if you did cut it off, there would be a great conversion opportunity, possibly involving rivets.

Vik take care of thy hands! your health is the most you have as a resource in this world. Trust me, do not take chances.

Drawbidge for the road competiton is a mind blower.

Firstly nice working bridge getting technical now and what basis is this being used with.

Now just a thought but maybe keep some kind of record every time the rash and itch flares up, that way you might be able to work out what is causing it.

Brigde is coming along great, but I'd rather see proof of your upcoming doctor's appointment now!

(If the rash comes and goes, take a few pictures of it in case - as it usually happens - it is gone when you get to the clinic! And don't forget to mention the dish-washing gloves either, rubber and latex can provoke allergies too)

Good luck with that.

Yeah, I was just thinking some plasti-card for the base, make some banks, for country road or maybe sidewalks for city scape, then I see the drawbridge and think, "I got no chance!"

finger related stuff...




on a related matter... if there is a bridge... then there needs to be something that crosses the bridge... right?... well here comes the first bit of that crossing item...







as Red Harvest said in the competitions opening speak... you should try something you haven´t tried before... my wife told me it would be the time to work with round shapes... so thus I have made the roof of that wagon round...
that piece is probably the last piece of a train I am currently working on... a steampunk train of course... whether it will have tracks or not remains to be seen... a land train is also something that has quite some appeal to me...

and this is what will be the next piece of said train...:


this is a cheap toy I got from a fleamarket... and I wont use all pieces as the locomotive was way too wide... but the fender will be used and the other parts will be used eventually on other projects... as I want to use lego cart wheels for the whole build...


cheers and hope you´ll like... vik

Amazing work Vik, good use of toy parts, but that wagon steals the show. You are really pushing it this time.

well... I've felt I let the old steampunk theme down a bit the past projects... I need to get back into the full steam again^^

 Viktor von Domm wrote:

as Red Harvest said in the competitions opening speak... you should try something you haven´t tried before... my wife told me it would be the time to work with round shapes...

I was wondering where this was heading for a minute

Nice job on the train carriage you really are lifting the game these days and your commitment needs to be congratulated as well.

The rail is a very detailed piece have you considered doing a canopy over the balcony section ?

You have way better flea markets than we get around here unless you can find a great conversion that requires old garden tools

I've missed far too much!

Amazing work as always Vik.
Since im back here now again, i may need to start a project too at some point

Oh, thats a mighty fine looking wagon you have there mister.....

Good job with that vik, really looking forward to seeing where that goes.

Oh Vik...you're opening a wonderful can here! That wagon is mnd-blowing, and the wheels you have promise such wonderful things to come with the engine!

So anyone else hear "Peace Train" while perusing this page.

Nice Idea Vik. ANd love the extra bits from the flea market. Reminds to me to hit up the local dollar store sometime for, er supplies. I'll need to take a mock up of a vehicle though, for scale. I need some construction vehicles for the table.

I don't know wether you just save up all your pics till and post them all together or if you are just a crazily fast builder, with great quality as well!

MMMmmmmm good rivity wagon!! Great work Vik.... awesome work and the bridge is looking great!! The chains and movement look spot on!

You can tell Vik is busy working on his models as his posts become less less chatter more riveting

I think Vic gets distracted a lot less than i do, as that's a crazy amount of work

Good work on the (soon to be) train.
Nice selection of parts you got from the toy and what you have collected there.

Go Steampunk!

More coolness factor! rounded top, rivets, all looking good Vik!

I love the idea of this. There's not enough steampunk trains out there.

lone dirty dog wrote:

 Viktor von Domm wrote:

as Red Harvest said in the competitions opening speak... you should try something you haven´t tried before... my wife told me it would be the time to work with round shapes...

I was wondering where this was heading for a minute

Nice job on the train carriage you really are lifting the game these days and your commitment needs to be congratulated as well.

The rail is a very detailed piece have you considered doing a canopy over the balcony section ?

You have way better flea markets than we get around here unless you can find a great conversion that requires old garden tools

probably no better flea markets here... I've seen stuff here other peeps at dakka found on world wide fleamarkets... I was only lucky^^
the canopy I think wont happening as I have no idea how to make this...?...
and the competition is hard...always hard... and as cam said...I am always the brides maid... so I need to raise the game^^

Jackal wrote:I've missed far too much!

Amazing work as always Vik.
Since im back here now again, i may need to start a project too at some point

QFT!!! you are one lazy man ... I know a spell of RL can always hinder the hobby ... welcome back mate!

monkeytroll wrote:Oh, thats a mighty fine looking wagon you have there mister.....

Good job with that vik, really looking forward to seeing where that goes.

well... that is exactly why I have to show you the next stage of the train... aka the engine...see below... and make sure to add some helpful comments as they are gravely needed!!!

dsteingass wrote:Oh Vik...you're opening a wonderful can here! That wagon is mnd-blowing, and the wheels you have promise such wonderful things to come with the engine!

I will only use lego cartwheels... ordered around 50 more of these recently... should arrive soon too... the wheels you see on the last pics are of the toy train... but these won´t fit the general scheme I am looking for... but thanks mate...I hoped it would tingle your taste buds^^

Red Harvest wrote:So anyone else hear "Peace Train" while perusing this page.

Nice Idea Vik. ANd love the extra bits from the flea market. Reminds to me to hit up the local dollar store sometime for, er supplies. I'll need to take a mock up of a vehicle though, for scale. I need some construction vehicles for the table.

I don´t know that song???... I have to do some bit of research methinks then^^... now there is an idea... a steampunk digger....

Rogue Wolves wrote:I don't know wether you just save up all your pics till and post them all together or if you are just a crazily fast builder, with great quality as well!

caught me there...^^...I quite often keep all quiet and then with a tidal wave present my stuff.... but sometimes work flyes smoothly and you are overproductive and then I can even show you life feed so to say^^ and...thanks!!!

MagosBiff90 wrote:MMMmmmmm good rivity wagon!! Great work Vik.... awesome work and the bridge is looking great!! The chains and movement look spot on!
do you see these rivets???... without your nudge in the roght direction this would look quite different... I love these finger nail rivets!... easy to work with and the glue so well with plastic glue too!!!

lone dirty dog wrote:You can tell Vik is busy working on his models as his posts become less less chatter more riveting

^that!

M0rdain wrote:I think Vic gets distracted a lot less than i do, as that's a crazy amount of work

I wouldn´t say this that way.... well at least I have no babies to take care of... back in the days this was nice and cuddly all over... but I am thankfull that these days are past actually... I love getting more than 4 hours worth of sleep a day

Dr H wrote:Good work on the (soon to be) train.
Nice selection of parts you got from the toy and what you have collected there.

Go Steampunk!

go steampunk or go home thanks mate!

shasolenzabi wrote:More coolness factor! rounded top, rivets, all looking good Vik!

these rivets are cheap and the most effective thing I have yet worked with...a chineese producer and these are 1mm big only... a really cool thing... I have worked with these already on minis too and they look ace!!!

inmygravenimage wrote:I love the idea of this. There's not enough steampunk trains out there.

hear, hear, hear!!!!

also... please help me with my endeavours...I am currently building myself into a corner here...

I dunno where to put smoke stacks and other needful details...





the engine is limited in height as it needs to cross the bridge and there is only a limited height possible...

and I am open for other ideas too...


cheers, vik(off as I need to run to my sons school now...)

As to the dilemma of the engine the only thing I can consider is maybe reducing the size of the front engine section, maybe a smaller tube it might change the aesthetics a little but might give you more space to play with as to height.

These rivets you speak of are they readily available as I don't think I have seen these I will send a you PM concerning the canopy issue