DEL
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Knitting needles !! are you absolutly sure you are not Scottish Carl ,or a Yorkiewhat size eights tens
How do you know that stuff ?????????
what diameter pins for 1-10 busts
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How do you know that stuff ?????????
carl reid
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Thats what i was thinking Del..... lol
Carl
Carl
peedee
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I can confirm this;
Carl's bases are all 2" square topped and 2 feet tall.
He carries his busts flat in snaplock poolcue cases.
Looking good carl
Paul
Ron Tamburrini
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DEL
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Profligacy gets you no where Del.
On the contrary it's a hoot ........ it's the reason why I don't hold the wool but pull it over the missus's eyes
Wayneb
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Man,...you guys got a way of turning a simple question into a full blown joke LOL..........
Ron,....your pics are great and your are right that the piece that you've shown is spot on for "that" particular piece......But it depends on the piece whether it be a bust or full figure whatever scale.
For example I personaly like what Carl Reid has done with the busts he has done for "Model Cellar"regarding the base or plinth;I may not like all of it and for the most part I do some reworking as far as height and other things.
It's all a question of balance and taste and materials and equipment available to each individual.
Just thought I'd add another penny after reading that recast horseshit is "STILL" goin on.
............Regards to all.........Wayne
....Ron,....your pics are great and your are right that the piece that you've shown is spot on for "that" particular piece......But it depends on the piece whether it be a bust or full figure whatever scale.
For example I personaly like what Carl Reid has done with the busts he has done for "Model Cellar"regarding the base or plinth;I may not like all of it and for the most part I do some reworking as far as height and other things.
It's all a question of balance and taste and materials and equipment available to each individual.
Just thought I'd add another penny after reading that recast horseshit is "STILL" goin on.
............Regards to all.........Wayne
Ron Tamburrini
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You are right it is horses for courses Carls stuff is more the half figure and would not really benefit from a 6mm tube ,
the plinth he supplies works just fine .
I was really referring to the kinda standard Youngs and the like sort of thing , but height from the wood plinth is quite crucial ; to high or to low spoils the effect , another point is too large or small .
Lots of variables here ; european modellers tend to go for a smaller base than the Brits for busts , not sure how it is in the USA .
One of the main points I was making is the moving forward off centre on a typical angled plinth , if you go dead centre front to back then the bust sits to high and looks perched on the piece , typical angle that works best is about 22 deg .
These days I put my busts on a flat top no more than 50mm square , that way when I make the base it is suitable for single figures up to 75mm also ; but as you say no hard and fast rules .
Ron
PS the re-caster thing is getting a tired
Carls stuff is more the half figure and would not really benefit from a 6mm tube ,the plinth he supplies works just fine .
I was really referring to the kinda standard Youngs and the like sort of thing , but height from the wood plinth is quite crucial ; to high or to low spoils the effect , another point is too large or small .
Lots of variables here ; european modellers tend to go for a smaller base than the Brits for busts , not sure how it is in the USA .
One of the main points I was making is the moving forward off centre on a typical angled plinth , if you go dead centre front to back then the bust sits to high and looks perched on the piece , typical angle that works best is about 22 deg .
These days I put my busts on a flat top no more than 50mm square , that way when I make the base it is suitable for single figures up to 75mm also ; but as you say no hard and fast rules .
Ron
PS the re-caster thing is getting a tired
DEL
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It could be ewe.
I've just heard from Brian that they've discovered 2 new uses for sheep in Ayrshire .....
Wool and Meat.
........... and specially for ewe Carl
http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/list?keyword=sheep for sale in cheshire
I like to keep covered up Del.
Ron Tamburrini
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Careful Carl , you are close to breaking the company rules , we all know that old Dirty Beast 
is a notorious hijacker .
is a notorious hijacker .Wayneb
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Well I'll be dipped in sheep Carl.....but I've thought about it............Wayne
......Wayne
He certainly has form for recasting jokes
Our apologies for hijacking what was a sensible thread Samson.
Wayneb
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I agree...Carl started it.....only difference is he completed the act and only tempted me.......
DEL
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I agree...Carl started it.....only difference is he completed the act and only tempted me.......
Yep ....... it was his fault
Wayneb
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Balance.....Balance......Balance..................... ................It's all in fun.......sometimes we take it too serious................Just ask my wife.........Wayne
Ron Tamburrini
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Our apologies for hijacking what was a sensible thread Samson.
You gotta watch that DEl ; he's a bad influence and will lead you astray given half a chance
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