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Getting to know one another => Your Introduction => Topic started by: Redcoat78 on October 10, 2015, 11:46:14 PM

Title: I am new
Post by: Redcoat78 on October 10, 2015, 11:46:14 PM

Hi folks,
I am new to this forum and I would like to tell you something short about me.
I am 37 yo, I live in Italy and i am a modeller since childhood. After many years spent among boring jets and ww2 stuff I have started to get buff about ww1 modelling.
Now on the bench I got an Eduard Nieuport 17 in 1:48 scale. French marks is the choice I have made for this beauty.
Now a question....
How to create the cushion for the seat?
Or..makin it simple...is there any aftermark for that?
Thanks and compliments for your masterpieces.
Cheers
Simone

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: skeeterbuck on October 11, 2015, 12:18:00 AM

Welcome Simone!
I'm not sure I there are any aftermarket seat cushions made in 1/48 scale. If I were trying to make a seat cushion my first thought would be some 2 part epoxy putty. I have used Aves Apoxie Sculpt (link below) but any epoxy putty would work. The good thing about making your own is that you will know that the fit is correct and with the epoxy putty it takes a while to harden so you'll have time to make it exactly how you want. Also try searching the forum for what others have done for some ideas. Some of the members here are real masters of the art of modeling.

Hope this helps and good luck!
Chuck

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/400976617917?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: IanB on October 11, 2015, 01:19:38 AM

Welcome aboard Simone, I'm sure you'll enjoy this very friendly and helpful site!
 I think most members who make their own seat cushions tend to use miliput. I don't work in 1:48 so I can't tell you whether there are any aftermarket items available.

Ian

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: Nigel Jackson on October 11, 2015, 01:20:33 AM

Welcome to this wonderful forum, Simone. I find it such a source of support and inspiration..

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: lcarroll on October 11, 2015, 02:17:05 AM

   Welcome to the Forum Simone.
   I've had some luck doing seat cushions with putty and also using it on a thin styrene base and then molding it to shape.It's not difficult and if you start with several one will usually turn out well, the failures can be discarded.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: Redcoat78 on October 11, 2015, 02:25:31 AM

Thanks everyone. Finally I tought of a base of plastic putty covered with a plaster shaped atcthe occurrence.
It works and looks well.
Ciao!

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: coyotemagic on October 11, 2015, 03:37:33 AM

Welcome aboard, Simone!  Glad you found us.  I'm looking forward to seeing your Nieuport.  Like most of the others, I use a two part putty for my seat cushions.  My preference is Citadel Blue and Yellow Green Stuff.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: RAGIII on October 11, 2015, 05:36:16 AM

Hello, and welcome to the Forum. I use putty also when needed. We have a talented Forum member who has made beautiful cushions from the tabs on the plastic sprues that identify the letter of the parts.  Perhaps repeat your question in the Hints and tips for further detail. Looking forward to seeing your work.
RAGIII

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: Des on October 11, 2015, 06:48:23 AM

Hello Simone and welcome to the forum, I'm looking forward to your participation with the forum and its members.

Des.

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: GAJouette on October 11, 2015, 11:10:32 AM

  Simone,
Hello and welcome aboard my friend. I'm certain you will enjoy our forum. Hoping to see your first thread posted here soon.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: RAGIII on October 11, 2015, 07:25:48 PM

Here is a link to the cushion I spoke of in my welcome post.

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=4599.0

RAGIII

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: ermeio on October 11, 2015, 07:38:15 PM

Welcome aboard!
Benvenuto, Simone

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: KitRookie37 on October 12, 2015, 04:02:02 PM

Hello gentlemen and ladies,
Welcome aboard Simone.
Best regards.
Alain.

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: Redcoat78 on October 12, 2015, 04:33:22 PM

thanks everyone especially RAGIII for the usefl link.

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: Alexis on October 14, 2015, 10:12:14 AM

Welcome to the site  :)




Terri

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: LukasTheLight on October 16, 2015, 07:17:50 AM

Hello Simone!!!!

Welcome to the forum!!!! Im sure you will love it... as you probably already find out by other people's help around here ;)

Cheerio
Lukas

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: andonio64 on November 18, 2015, 08:44:43 PM

Benvenuto Simone, I was missing from this forum section since long time and had not realized another coccarda tricolore was added to the group!

Antonio

Title: Re: I am new
Post by: Oeli on November 18, 2015, 09:24:08 PM

Hi Simone,

A warm welcome also from me!
To your question.
RAGIII did you already posted the link.
Similarly I have also made the cushion. :D

Kindly regards

Jörg