IPMS 2019 National convention Chattanooga

Here are the photos I took at the IPMS nationals.  Chattanooga Convention center was outstanding. I would this convention was one of the best.  Lots of models on display. Great vendor area that sucked my cashed out of my wallet.  Didn't get to see the sites like Lookout Mountain and near by battlefields.  W are making plans to go back. Next year the Nationals will be in San Marco Texas.  The Nimitz museum isn't to far away.

The Making of the Staffordshire Hoard Helmet Reconstruction

I have posted this on my blog a while back.  Now here is a video of the reconstruction of this Saxon helmet.  Here is a link to that earlier post.Saxon helmet construction

Samurai farm houses update

Been on vacation for a week.  Last night I got back to printing on my ender 3.  Today I firing up the CR-10 to print my Samurai farm houses.  Got a good start on this set. After taking inventory on the parts I printed. Need to print more of the middle sections.  Than back to making roof section.  The prints are excellent.  I had a few problems with the starting end curling. But that was me not making sure I had good adhesion on the printing surface.  With the parts you can making many different houses for a game or D&D.  Below are examples of what you can build.   Currently I'm kicking around the idea of getting license to print there building.  That is if I get enough interest.

Every wonder the effect range of a Longbow war

The visual aid should help.

Using a Prusa slicer for a Ender 3

Looks like I need to try this slicer out.  The latest Cura release is driving me crazy!

Creating an aged wood finish.

This video will help you get that ages wood effect. 

Why buy Games Workshop Contrast paints. When you can make your own!

The latest crazy is Games Workshop contrast paints?  Yes I got suckered into buying them.  At $7.95 a tiny bottle, one has to be worried about knocked the bottle over.   I remember making my own contrast wash years ago. But forgot the mix.  Today I founded on this you tube channel.  Yet make your and save big bucks.  Also don't forgot to like this video. As it helps fund his channel.

Here is the video. You decide!