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 Post subject: Re: Minas Tirith from Hirst Arts blocks!
PostPosted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:06 pm 
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edge67 wrote:
Progress looks great. can I ask what you are casting your bricks with?


I use casting Plaster, it's very cheap and easy to use. It is a very slow process though casting all the bricks!!!

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very cool to see how these things work, are you finding it more of a pain in the ass having to go brick by brick though instead of using foamcard or something else? Or is it more advantageous at this point for you?


Brick by brick is pretty good, these bricks are very accurate and highly detailed. The casting process is what really slows you down. I can cast a bunch of bricks over three days to a week (including drying time) and use them all in a build within a couple of hours!!

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DM wrote: I use casting Plaster, it's very cheap and easy to use. It is a very slow process though casting all the bricks!!!



Thanks. Is the plaster pretty tough? Do you have any trouble with air bubbles? I have only used hydrostone, which is great but costs about $A30 per 5 kg.

Yeah, casting is time consuming. I'm thinking of getting multiples of the same mould for my next big project to speed up the process.

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 Post subject: Re: Minas Tirith from Hirst Arts blocks!
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DM wrote: I use casting Plaster, it's very cheap and easy to use. It is a very slow process though casting all the bricks!!!



Thanks. Is the plaster pretty tough? Do you have any trouble with air bubbles? I have only used hydrostone, which is great but costs about $A30 per 5 kg.

Yeah, casting is time consuming. I'm thinking of getting multiples of the same mould for my next big project to speed up the process.


I do get some air bubbles, but you can minimise those with the wet water method (shown on Hirst arts). Also being careful when mixing and pouring helps. I dont stress to much about the air bubbles though, if they are there I flatten them out and they add a distressed look to the bricks. Anything grosly miss-cast goes in the bin. I pay about $30 NZD including delivery for my plaster, 20kg bag at a time.

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 Post subject: Re: Minas Tirith from Hirst Arts blocks!
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You live in NZ?!??


Sure do. Within walking distance and less than 30 minutes drive from LotR sets such as Isengard, Rivendell, Minas Trirth/Hemls deep and the Anduin river scenes.

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Sorry to open this thread - but I am considering something similar...
1. How did you get on with the building?
2. Which molds would you recommend
3. Where did you get your measurements/plans from

Any assistance would be great as I can see this as quite a challenge.

Many thanks :-)

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:44 pm 
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Very cool, I can't wait to see the finished product!! Makes me want to get the ball rolling on my Osgiliath project (still in planning stages :( )
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Excellent work, the Hirst blocks look really good and I look forward to seeing where this project goes.

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Hey did you ever finish the gate house? Dying to see what it looks like!!
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Leonardis wrote:
Sorry to open this thread - but I am considering something similar...
1. How did you get on with the building?
2. Which molds would you recommend
3. Where did you get your measurements/plans from

Any assistance would be great as I can see this as quite a challenge.

Many thanks :-)


Prison Tower Mold #60
Octagon Tower Mold #63
Wall Builder Mold #200
Dragon's Inn Mold #51
Floor Tiles Various Sizes
Mold #201
Gothic Dungeon Builder #45

I do quite a bit of casting. You will find you will need #45 for detail parts for Gondor. I feel you should get #51 instead of the #40 basic block mold because #51 has a block for doors and windows and the roof peak block. Basic Block Mold #40 has just blocks. I like #60 because of the stairs.
I also find #200 very valuable.

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I also make custom molds to speed up the process.

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You can see why the prison tower is one of my favorite molds.

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