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Being able to modify or fix pieces you already have is a huge asset.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11269876.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11269876.page GMT Re:Tips and Advice for a New Scratchbuilder And I guess In terms of non orky trash-bashing, paper templates can help create consistent pieces.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11269888.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11269888.page GMT Re:Tips and Advice for a New Scratchbuilder
For working with Plasticard, a ruler with a steel edge and rubber strips on the bottom helps immensely. The steel edge goes where you want your cut, lay your hand on top of the ruler to keep it in place, and then lightly make 2-3 cuts along the edge, then bend and snap.

Get good at grebeling. Tiny plasticard pieces or random bits can really break up a surface.

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Good tools are a must have. Good blades etc.

A Dremel with a set of carving burrs is a level up tool for modeling. I find it perfect for shaving away resin, meaning I can take forge world parts and modify them for better usage, or get parts off them I couldn't otherwise.

Sculpting skills helps too. Get used to working with GS and milliput, and mixtures of both.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11270052.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11270052.page GMT Tips and Advice for a New Scratchbuilder
Gary Goyle wrote:
I'm new to scratchbuilding, and while it is immensely rewarding, my results aren't very good. Any tips, tricks, or pieces of advice for a beginner? Thanks!


Are you scratch building minis, terrain or vehicles? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11270112.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11270112.page GMT Tips and Advice for a New Scratchbuilder http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11270164.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/802420/11270164.page GMT