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I found the plaster strips to be exceedingly useful when I wanted to 3D print a piece that fit exactly inside a plastic container with an irregular shape. Coated the bottom inside of the container, let them dry, knocked them out, then I 3D scanned the plaster to make a model of the inside of the container. The plaster scans like a dream since it isn't shiny and reflective.
I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out how to make a "flat-topped asteroid" to serve as the base of a miniature floating space-castle. Thanks for the inspiration. Plaster bandages... fancy that.
This video could not have come at a better time, I am planning to make a diorama for my Airfix model tank kit, and this will be tremendously useful! Thanks, Kayte!
It's so serendipitous that this video got posted when it did; I've been working on a model of a house that needs a base to go on! This seems like a really good idea
ProTip from a retired Home-Decor Customizer Specialist, if you want to even out gaps from seams or lightly coverup the mesh that still shows. For the seams take some Pink Spackle, don't worry about the color of the Spackle it drys white so you can tell when it is safe to touch, add a small glob and add it in-between the seams, then with the tools of your choice, whether it be your fingers, paint brush of foam wedge, smooth out the glob to fill in the gap between the seams. And for the mesh water down the Spackle separately and use a paint brush or foam to add a small layer on top of the exposed mesh to make it disappear, just remember the more you water it down the thinner the layers you can apply, or the more mesh that shows the less water you want to use.
Smirk. Referee: Do you want location #1, #2, or #3 today? Group: We'll take ... #3 ... Referee: Please clear your gaming materials from the table ... [Referee leaves the room, and comes back in carrying a table sized diorama!] Group members jaws drop.
There are plenty of thicker and texture paints out there that will lay on thick enough to hide those fabric lines. A semi-matte(possible satin?) acrylic would probably be ideal here with that green powder for the physical texture. The paint itself can help look like spackled stone and other things too. If you're doing a full build, it might be worth buying a proper can of it from a hardware store. This is great for someone starting out on a tight budget though.
You can also get the same effect using old newspapers scrunched up and taped down. And watered down modpodge and toilet paper strips will give the same effect as plaster bandage and it is cheaper
Been looking into making dioramas and whilst my initial search said i should use sculptacast, it is unavailable on amazon currently. Did find an alternative in the form of plaster of paris bandages but i really didn't want to mess up my first attempt TOO much but this video has given me the confidence boost that i needed to make a go of it, brilliant video! :)
Thanks by using sheets of cast materials would be a lot less mess than using plaster and Styrofoam was what I was going to use. Strips of casting and foil/tape will be less messy.
Too be fair what you did with the foil was basically use a cheap dirty method to woodland scenics shaper sheet which you can bend and shape but it's good you used a cheaper way
• Kayte: "This is going to be messy. ..." and yet Kayte does not tie her hair back. • Ahh I see now the bandages themselves have the plaster IN them already. Mom mixed plaster from water, flour, and news paper. • My recollection of Paper paper-mache was that you needed more than two layers to have it sturdy, and solid. The plaster hospital casts that I have worn have had were more like 4 to 8 layers (guessing). Paper Paper-mache can mold. • Might begin to play with this later this year.
If you think that’s cool then you gotta check out the world Jazza created if you haven’t seen it already Jazza’s video: th-cam.com/video/maUjVifKaNU/w-d-xo.html
The end result would be ok for a massive train diorama, but I think more attention needs to be taken to cover up the obvious fabric texture. I guess this was more about the material than the finished thing, but it's kind of lifeless.
Note: at about 9:35 she acknowledges you can go on with further techniques to perfect your own terrain. This is kinda a family or Noob thing, but these base skills can really take someone quite far. I like that.
When you start talking about plaster bandages, no, I don't think "what can I do with plaster bandages?". I'm just waiting for you to tell us what you want to share! You americans waffle on so much. Just get on with it! (OK ... back to the vid)
Wow. That is a LOT of aluminum foil used there. There's way WAY better things to use for the base form. Such as newspaper and glossy paper ads, which are plentiful and often just tossed out. Aluminum can be great as a base shape for water tho, as you can paint it such that the reflectiveness of the aluminum remains. But please don't waste aluminum like this. It made me cringe hard.
Plaster Bandages: amzn.to/3JOr53P
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Disclaimer: Tested may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here.
I did an estimate of 1.4 billion Europeans living on Planet Earth
Relatively non-toxic: the best kind of non-toxic.
Such a cool video! Would love to see you and Norm collab on a 1/6 the scale setup. I think it'd be really cool to see the whole process come together.
@Kayte / @Norm / @Adam or Crew! Would all/any of you be interested in visiting a GIANT Model Railroad?
I found the plaster strips to be exceedingly useful when I wanted to 3D print a piece that fit exactly inside a plastic container with an irregular shape. Coated the bottom inside of the container, let them dry, knocked them out, then I 3D scanned the plaster to make a model of the inside of the container. The plaster scans like a dream since it isn't shiny and reflective.
I love making dioramas.
This is a great tip for Warhammer and the model train enthusiasts out there.
I got my Niece a little 4x4 RC car and this is going to be PERFECT for making some scale terrain for her to traverse! Thanks so much for this!
Dungeon Masters around the world suddenly got craftier!
Just to say my son and I (he’s 5) had a blast making these today, perfect for his dinosaur landscapes, thanks so much!
Please make more videos like this!
I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out how to make a "flat-topped asteroid" to serve as the base of a miniature floating space-castle. Thanks for the inspiration. Plaster bandages... fancy that.
This video could not have come at a better time, I am planning to make a diorama for my Airfix model tank kit, and this will be tremendously useful! Thanks, Kayte!
Same here. I'm looking to build a winter landscape and this will be perfect for snowy hills.
It's so serendipitous that this video got posted when it did; I've been working on a model of a house that needs a base to go on! This seems like a really good idea
You have a pigeon behind you. Nice quick skill share.
Very cool. I bet I could use some flat scrap pieces to create a small areas in the landscape to put painted figures.
I love seeing new techniques I can add to my toolbox. Thanks!
:) This could double as one of those ASMR videos... the crinkle of the aluminum is very soothing. :)
Cool little project Kayte😊 my son and I did a wee landscape after watching
That is such a great idea for some quick tabletop terrain. Thank you.
Always a delight to watch you work.
As a new comer to the hobby space but a long time Tested fan, this excites me.
ProTip from a retired Home-Decor Customizer Specialist, if you want to even out gaps from seams or lightly coverup the mesh that still shows. For the seams take some Pink Spackle, don't worry about the color of the Spackle it drys white so you can tell when it is safe to touch, add a small glob and add it in-between the seams, then with the tools of your choice, whether it be your fingers, paint brush of foam wedge, smooth out the glob to fill in the gap between the seams. And for the mesh water down the Spackle separately and use a paint brush or foam to add a small layer on top of the exposed mesh to make it disappear, just remember the more you water it down the thinner the layers you can apply, or the more mesh that shows the less water you want to use.
Wow! This would work great in a Booknook. Thanks for sharing.
You're like the Bob Ross of Diorama Landscapes.
Yay Kayte !
Kayte! More Kayte please.
Now ive got a reason to save old aluminium foil.
cover bandage pattern with thick moulding paste.
Very cool! I love learning about use cases for products outside of their original purpose
Well that was quite unexpected but pleasant to watch ...... uh made me go get my plastering done.. thanks 😊
👍. Who noticed the bird behind the left window ??? 😂😂😂
That should be useful for when I'll be in community college!
Just what I needed to know. I'm going to build a dioramas this product is going to help me build the native American reservation seenary 👍🏽
This makes me want to run an in-person d&d game some day.
Smirk. Referee: Do you want location #1, #2, or #3 today?
Group: We'll take ... #3 ...
Referee: Please clear your gaming materials from the table ... [Referee leaves the room, and comes back in carrying a table sized diorama!]
Group members jaws drop.
Could you show how to make tree and bushes as well?
This is awesome! Such a quick and simple way to make a diorama- thank you for this!
Can clear opoxy be poured on this casting like a river? Of course I would paint it blueish green for the water river affect.
you do cool stuff
There are plenty of thicker and texture paints out there that will lay on thick enough to hide those fabric lines. A semi-matte(possible satin?) acrylic would probably be ideal here with that green powder for the physical texture. The paint itself can help look like spackled stone and other things too. If you're doing a full build, it might be worth buying a proper can of it from a hardware store. This is great for someone starting out on a tight budget though.
can also buy some plaster, mix it thin and paint it on.
sorry but i have to say all the women of tested are so great and know there stuff
very cool, reminds me of a model railway landscape I build years ago, I used techniques similar to this
If you want a quick landscape, or are a beginner, this is fine. Check out Luke Towan for the masterclass in miniature landscape.
This is really neat and would be fun with kids, as you said. What could you use for a flat part if you wanted like a road going through?
Just leave that part without foil and 1 or 2 layers of fabric bandages.
Another plus: It's inexpensive too
I was wondering, what brand is that green flocking that you are using.
You can also get the same effect using old newspapers scrunched up and taped down. And watered down modpodge and toilet paper strips will give the same effect as plaster bandage and it is cheaper
Thabk you for the tips, you guys are the best
Been looking into making dioramas and whilst my initial search said i should use sculptacast, it is unavailable on amazon currently. Did find an alternative in the form of plaster of paris bandages but i really didn't want to mess up my first attempt TOO much but this video has given me the confidence boost that i needed to make a go of it, brilliant video! :)
The cheap bondo thats 20$ a gallon is a great medium to make ground with, and so very tough!
whats the green turf you're using . great vid.
from the thumbnail i thought this was a video on how to make cocaine.
Very cool idea, thank you. I was even getting a bit of an ASMR vibe when you were crinkling the tinfoil.
Thanks by using sheets of cast materials would be a lot less mess than using plaster and Styrofoam was what I was going to use. Strips of casting and foil/tape will be less messy.
Really if you want to learn to make terrain a model railroad channel would give you way more info on making it
dude I was so distracted by the bird in the window
Nice
If you want a more durable product use epoxy that you thin down with alcohol. Soak things like green felt to shape your landscape.
Was that a bird or a squirrel in the window at the beginning ?
Adam, please dont let the interns do these videos in your name.
Too be fair what you did with the foil was basically use a cheap dirty method to woodland scenics shaper sheet which you can bend and shape but it's good you used a cheaper way
Thanks for sharing this. SHOUT OUT TO YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL PLUS ALL YOUR SUBSCRIBERS. CHEERS FROM NEW JERSEY USA 👍 ♐
THANKS MR CAPS
Lol it looks like a mini tracy island
I saw the thumbnail and my brain just instinctively thought the title was "how to make diarrhea landscapes".
5:16 pasta
• Kayte: "This is going to be messy. ..." and yet Kayte does not tie her hair back.
• Ahh I see now the bandages themselves have the plaster IN them already. Mom mixed plaster from water, flour, and news paper.
• My recollection of Paper paper-mache was that you needed more than two layers to have it sturdy, and solid. The plaster hospital casts that I have worn have had were more like 4 to 8 layers (guessing). Paper Paper-mache can mold.
• Might begin to play with this later this year.
cool
If you think that’s cool then you gotta check out the world Jazza created if you haven’t seen it already
Jazza’s video:
th-cam.com/video/maUjVifKaNU/w-d-xo.html
What does relatively non-toxic mean? 0:56 , so its toxic ?
@0:05 creepy creatures in the window!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The end result would be ok for a massive train diorama, but I think more attention needs to be taken to cover up the obvious fabric texture. I guess this was more about the material than the finished thing, but it's kind of lifeless.
Note: at about 9:35 she acknowledges you can go on with further techniques to perfect your own terrain. This is kinda a family or Noob thing, but these base skills can really take someone quite far. I like that.
Watched the entire video thinking the title said "diarrhea" instead of "Diorama" however it kind of fits?
The juxtaposition of the word "diorama" in the title and image in this video's thumbnail is not a coincidence. Rofl
thought i'd be watching a diaper full of diorama there for a minute. turned out ok tho.
Distraction pigeon is distracting.
When you start talking about plaster bandages, no, I don't think "what can I do with plaster bandages?". I'm just waiting for you to tell us what you want to share!
You americans waffle on so much. Just get on with it!
(OK ... back to the vid)
Tested: she fails
Oh I came for a diarrhea video. Sorry read title to fast 😜
Wow. That is a LOT of aluminum foil used there. There's way WAY better things to use for the base form. Such as newspaper and glossy paper ads, which are plentiful and often just tossed out.
Aluminum can be great as a base shape for water tho, as you can paint it such that the reflectiveness of the aluminum remains.
But please don't waste aluminum like this. It made me cringe hard.
Very informative but I wish you had used paper instead of foil for the environment's sake. Please consider this. Thank you kayte.
i just subsribed.......where is Adam?..................
Look in the channel’s video list.
The video before this one
... or probably in the next one.