Here is a few pieces laid out with a Takom 1/35 French tanker for scale reference if needed.
HTH
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That picture really puts things into perspective and the pieces look pretty good to me right now.
With regards mold making, it really only requires a pan, some two part silicon mold making compound, a couple paper cups, a few popsicle sticks of something similar, something for mold release, and the masters. I would make the masters out of Milliput.
- Make masters.
- Place them in a pan, bottom down.
- Cover the inside of the pan and masters with mold release.
- Mix up some silicon mold compound in a paper cup and pour it into the pan, deep enough to cover all the masters, plus a little.
- After the mold cures, flip over the pan to eject the mold and remove the masters.
- Wash everything to remove the mold release.
- Mix up some plaster and make lots of bags, bricks, logs, packs, pilings, planks, rolls, tarps, tiles, timbers, and stuff.
Some compounds need to spend time in a vacuum chamber to remove air bubbles. That really just takes a 5 gallon paint bucket, a lid, and a shop vacuum. A fitting to connect the shop vacuum to the paint bucket is very helpful. Some modern compounds make claim the degassing step is not required. I have not made a mold in many years and look forward to giving it a try with modern compounds.
Edit: Here’s an example off Amazon with pictures: Silicon Mold Making Compound
Please note, I have not tried the stuff I just linked but it has pictures that show the process.
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I know some of the mold materials and resins you guys use require mold release agents. But I’ve never heard of needing it for plaster or other gypsum products. I never use mold release for plaster or stone with dental mold (impression materials).
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barnslayer, you are correct.
To be clear, I would use something to help get the mold out of the tub and the masters out of the mold. I would not use any form of mold release when casting with plaster. Really, I would just follow the instructions on the package of whatever product I purchased.
Also, what caused you to have such enmity for barns?
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They look pretty good Ryan. Will be nice for that little bit detail on dios you do … 
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The model railroad guys have been making their own silicon molds for ages. Albeit of rocks. (I have a number of home made molds). But it wouldn’t be a stretch to hand make the first batch of bricks or tiles. Then make the mold. For then on just pop them out on an as needed basis. For my molds I use plaster of Pris. This plaster is way easier to colour than Das.
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The nickname was thrust upon me. My very first outing with a compound bow. A friend said “Here try this.” No instructions were offered. I knew nothing of there being a rear (peep) sight on the string. My first two “well-aimed” (in my unindoctrinated mind) shots totally missed the target but hit the old barn being used as a backstop. Everyone had a laugh and then they showed me how to aim a bow.
The name stuck.
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Nice score. I think that has the Sheperd Paine, color fold out tips included.
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That is a great story. Thank you for sharing it!
My first experience with a bow occurred in Middle School. I was as blind as a bat, tall, strong, and a serious danger to everyone within 100 meters of my position.
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Also, definitely feeling some nostalgia for all of the old kits showing up today.
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A-firmtive. IIRC, it is a scene from Arnhem, a year or two before A Bridge Too Far.
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I hope to get the Brumbar and Panzerjager again. Both two $$$$ on Evilby. I found a never-opened Brumbar for $15 (!!!) in Wisconsin in 2018; sent it to my friend I grew up with.
Mind if I borrow these ideas? 
@JPTRR Fred, by all means!
Tis the season to share the joy 
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The cardboard makes good palettes for oil paint.
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Something to watch and inspiration…
Something to stick …
additives…
and tracks for M-113 - ready set with wheels
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