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Topic:	beginning model castle, please help

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T O P I C R E V I E W
emily Hello,
I am in the beginning stages of designing and building a castle. I would like to make it out of plaster of paris, using molds. I would like to incorporate this castle into an entire scene (like model railroad scenes). I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight on what scale to use and also if there is any company that sells miniatures that would look right in my castle. I have my entire basement to work with, so the castle can be quite large. Also, does anyone have pictures of a castle that they have built out of molds, using stone-like material? This has been a particular dream of mine for years and any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much,
Emily
Peter Emily,
If you haven't already done so, just have a look through some of the old posting in this section.
Then, as there are so many different types of castles, have a little study as to the type of castle you feel you can handle.
A good book from the library would be better. So you can mull over them with a cuppa coffee or tea, or whatever.
Something like Stokesy not too far from where I live would be great in a scene. I have seen a model of Flint castle in one of our local libraries. A simple shape, yet it looked brilliant. And as it lies on the banks of the River Dee, the whole effect was great.
ringwraith Emily,
I just found a site yesterday and spent hours there. It's all about building scale model castles from plaster paris with molds.
You may not want to buy the molds, but there are alot of cool tips & tricks. Also, he has building plans which you can print out. Incredible stuff! check out http://www.hirstarts.com
(Hirst arts - by Bruce Hirst)
Have Fun!
Erik Schmidt There are several sizes of miniature figurines available, so check with a local model shop or online for the sizes and pick one you like, then you know the scale.
Plaster of paris is easy to carve when dry, so you could add texture by hand.
Erik