Re: [OT] modelling Q

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>IMO, the only advantage of steel washers is that they have iron
>in them and are therefore magnetic. This is nice for transporting.
>Other than that, pennies are cheaper (rather ironic, eh?).
>***
>
>Well, there is a nice variety in diameter on the washers, they ARE
smooth
>which can be a help if you're mounting something flat on the bottom,
and
>some are very thin if you're trying to keep something from looking like
>it's on a platform.

Good point. It is nice to have a variety of diameters.

>I've done a bit of cut-and-paste ship fig building with styrene; I'm
>thinking of trying a little sculpting, and haven't done real well with
>either green stuff or Fimo. I suppose talent and patience would help.

And tools! Having a half decent set of tools is crucial. Especially
ones that allow you to keep your fingers off the soft material.
I think that talent is less important than practice. YMMV.

>The_Beast
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