Re: [SGII] Modular Starship Terrain AND CASTING

adrian.johnson@sympatico.ca wrote:
> 
> If your
> wall sections are really thin, you might want to stick to resin, OR
use a
> reinforcing method such as glass fibre, plastic mesh (like you'd use
for a
> window screen), gauze, etc.  That will at least stop the part from
> shattering all over the place if it drops from too high up or at a
funny
> angle.

Apparently (ie I've read about it but never tried it) cotton thread
works well as reinforcement in plaster castings. Cut lengths of around
1" - 2" and mix them into the plaster before pouring.

Tony
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Tony Francis
Senior Software Engineer