Frank Steffens Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 ....Blue Tack or Poster Putty, or whatever its called in your neck of the woods...is a great way for attaching small scale figures to a diorama base. It's esecially useful for a diorama/vignette/model base that will be transported often. I cut off a small piece (about the size of a poppy seed!!!!) and stick it to the foot of the figure, then stick it to the base. If any of it oozes out, just trim it, or use a smaller piece. I kid you not, I tried a piece that couldn't have been much bigger than a grain of sand, and the figure still stood! It won't harm any painted surface, and it's cheap. You can pick it up in office supply stores, and you can also use it for masking camo jobs (which is what most people here will be familiar with). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Is it so easy even a caveman can do it? (sorry, couldn't help it) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie T-Y Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I thought everyone knew that blu tac was for tacking things? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I thought everyone knew that blu tac was for tacking things? Modellers? Using something for it's intended purpose? Next you'll tell me people actually use windex to clean windows, and Future to make their floors shiny... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Steffens Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Is it so easy even a caveman can do it? (sorry, couldn't help it) LMAO! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dbang1988 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I agreee Blue Tac can stick the figure into the diorama but it has a side effect. After a long period and you decide to take that figure out, the blue tac may melted or become more sticky due to temperature, it will make your figure's feet sticky and messy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 People use future for floors!!!! :blink: Wow....who knew? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spruemeister Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Ah, blue tak. It isn't just for breakfast anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Steffens Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Ah, blue tak. It isn't just for breakfast anymore. Blue Tac tastes worse than silly putty, but better than Elmer's Glue. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Blue Tac tastes worse than silly putty, but better than Elmer's Glue. how does it taste compared to crayons? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Steffens Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) That depends. The crayons they give you to color your placesetting at Denny's are pure trash; Blue Tac has the clear advantage there. However, nothing, and I mean nothing, can match the unparalleled quality of the quintessential Crayola plucked from the 64 crayon box. The nose is subdued, almost waxy. Regardless of how hard you try, you cannot bruise the fruit of a Crayola. It starts with a hint of raspberry, then at the rear of the palette, a flourish of cherry. The finish has a genuine oak quality the likes of which I have not found in any other household object/thing you are not supposed to eat. Ideally, blue tack goes well with table water crackers and fine sturgeon caviar. Naturally it should be accompanied by a premium vodka, served as cold as possible. Other, lesser known recipes where blue tack does well are in Lamb Wellinton (as the backbone for the fois grois patte). When flash seared in garlic as a bed for escargot, any true epicurian devotee will recognize immediately its value to the worldwide gastronomic community. (I'm actually happy this thread has been hijacked. After reading some of the replies and then the original post, I realized I really am a tool for posting it in the first place!) Edited August 7, 2006 by Frank Steffens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Sprue...you're a sick puppy!!!! Yuck!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 That depends. The crayons they give you to color your placesetting at Denny's are pure trash; Blue Tac has the clear advantage there. However, nothing, and I mean nothing, can match the unparalleled quality of the quintessential Crayola plucked from the 64 crayon box. The nose is subdued, almost waxy. Regardless of how hard you try, you cannot bruise the fruit of a Crayola. It starts with a hint of raspberry, then at the rear of the palette, a flourish of cherry. The finish has a genuine oak quality the likes of which I have not found in any other household object/thing you are not supposed to eat.Ideally, blue tack goes well with table water crackers and fine sturgeon caviar. Naturally it should be accompanied by a premium vodka, served as cold as possible. Other, lesser known recipes where blue tack does well are in Lamb Wellinton (as the backbone for the fois grois patte). When flash seared in garlic as a bed for escargot, any true epicurian devotee will recognize immediately its value to the worldwide gastronomic community. (I'm actually happy this thread has been hijacked. After reading some of the replies and then the original post, I realized I really am a tool for posting it in the first place!) Pah - Denny's? I'd never stoop so low. Crayola's the only way to go. Mmmmm mmmm, that's good eats right there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Try scented erasers next time...you'll forget your name... Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian lanc Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 jesus, how many repies can you get about 'blue tak' <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeC Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 At least one more than you thought. :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrs madmike Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Make it 2 more I'm afraid my quintessential recipe is playdough you can make your own colours add flavouring if you wish and still model with it! LoriJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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