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Author:  Crucium Giger [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:21 pm ]
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Hi guys, this is my first post here so hi!

I have just managed to pick up this little fella:

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Now I just need to build the support structure around him but as I haven't done anything like this before I need some help. What material should I make it out of and where would the best place to buy it be from (I'm in the UK btw).

I want him to end up looking like this (well you get the general idea):

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Any help would be appreciated

Author:  Chris [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:23 pm ]
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:shock: so cool! it is the first time i see that as miniatures, what is that made of?

Author:  Dead Marsh Spectre [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:25 pm ]
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Wow !!!! Where did you pick that up from?

Author:  Oldman Willow [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:57 pm ]
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Now I just need to build the support structure around him but as I haven't done anything like this before I need some help. What material should I make it out of and where would the best place to buy it be from (I'm in the UK btw).

Locate some Basswood* strips in a hobby shop that specializes in RC model flying models.Balsa wood is not strong enough. I don't live in the UK so I can't help with where.
*generally called lime in Britain and linden or basswood in North America.

Author:  Crucium Giger [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:03 pm ]
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Well I haven't received it yet as not quite sure what its made of :)
I bought it from a certain famous online auction site, only stumbled on it as the auction was ending and couldn't believe it had no bids so I couldn't resist. The images are from the auction, can't wait for it to turn up but it's going to be quite a project to build the wooden structure, as I said any help would be great.

Author:  IsleStaggerholm [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:09 pm ]
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Its made out of plaster of paris, and you can find several auctions by the same gentleman from Greece. He has a friend who has a mold. Of that and a Watcher in the Water head.

Author:  Dead Marsh Spectre [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:14 pm ]
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What did you search for to find it ... I want one lol

Author:  Oldman Willow [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:17 pm ]
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/?_nkw=GROND%20B ... 4402507083

Author:  Dead Marsh Spectre [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:19 pm ]
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Cheers 8)

Author:  Crucium Giger [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:55 pm ]
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I think its a steal if no one else bids on it, can't wait for mine to be delivered - and thanks for the basswood tip.

Author:  lorderkenbrand [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:20 pm ]
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Very nice! The watcher in the water looks a good buy! Is that the one you painted up DMS?

Author:  Dead Marsh Spectre [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:22 pm ]
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lorderkenbrand wrote:
Very nice! The watcher in the water looks a good buy! Is that the one you painted up DMS?

Nah mate - The one I did is a Ukfreddybear sculpt

Author:  lorderkenbrand [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:52 pm ]
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Dead Marsh Spectre wrote:
lorderkenbrand wrote:
Very nice! The watcher in the water looks a good buy! Is that the one you painted up DMS?

Nah mate - The one I did is a Ukfreddybear sculpt


ah pretty similar! only thing that puts me off is the estimated shipping time

Author:  IsleStaggerholm [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:58 pm ]
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I have the Watcher Head, it came much quicker than he said it would . . . but its dependant on whether he has them in reserve or not, because it takes several days for the piece to dry once its molded. I was happy with mine. Haven't bought a Grond yet, but may soon now that the beasts are out.

Author:  lorderkenbrand [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:00 pm ]
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Isle - thanks for the info, that sounds great! Will have a cheeky bid

Image of Grond for the original poster
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/301/grond8fi.jpg/

Author:  Oldman Willow [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:03 pm ]
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ah pretty similar!

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I think it is smaller as well, Sorry for old photo the camera is at the new house.
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better :idea:

Author:  Dead Marsh Spectre [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:05 pm ]
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Don't anyone be bidding on grond... he's all mine :no:

Author:  Oldman Willow [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:11 pm ]
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I am not going to bid it up.
If any one sees the Billbo's Trolls in plaster let me know. I do not have all three :sad:

Author:  Dead Marsh Spectre [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:16 pm ]
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Oldman Willow wrote:
I am not going to bid it up.
If any one sees the Billbo's Trolls in plaster let me know. I do not have all three :sad:

Oh were the trolls a mold you bought ? I thought you had made the mold yourself

Author:  IsleStaggerholm [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:20 pm ]
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Dead Marsh Spectre wrote:
Don't anyone be bidding on grond... he's all mine :no:

Seriously though this is a constant auction he has going, so don't bid too much on it, because you can get it for his minimum bid, so that should go for everyone.

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