Hello, all -
Recently, I started a 1" scale diorama of a typical Italian street scene, "La Strada". The first building is made of brick and stucco, 2 stories tall, with a second floor balcony. Below you can see the beginning of the second floor, with a plaster-cast brick veneer, and a balcony railing made for me by Antonio Malacario. I sculpted the figure, Nonna, who will eventually be painted and have real hair. More pictures when I have made progress.
Regards, Carlo Spirito
Nice start!
... looks very promising indeed, Carlo ... I especially like the figure you sculpted ...
Any idea how to get rid of the tiny "bubbles" caused by air intrapment while pouring the plaster into the mould?
BTW: I always get in trouble with this kind of scale indication - 1" scale (one inch to the foot?) is corresponding with 1/16 scale ... or even 1/12 scale?
Cheers
Gerald - Thanks. Yes, it's 1 inch = 1 foot, or 1/12 scale, or 1:12 scale. They're all the same.
Spraying with "mold release", or a very thin soap solution helps with bubbles, but doesn't totally eliminate them.
I just fill them, or use them to make "damaged/worn" bricks.
Carlo
After using the soapy mold release, vacuum treat the plaster and vibrate the filled mold. I find using a sabre saw without a blade in it for about 15 seconds more then enough to shake the bubbles loose. Also can be used when casting in resins.
Nice start Carlo!
Here's an update on my WIP diorama, now called "La Strada", an Italian street scene, in 1" scale (1/12).
The major buildings have now been painted, and propped in place (green stick). I tried for a variety of materials and Mediterranean colors. Note the Gnome peaking out of the hole in the far corner. Now for a base, and lots of details and figures.
Carlo
The brickwork looks very good. The gnome needs a shave. -- Russ