Our step by step guide provides you with an introduction to using our unique material.

How to Construct your Field Wall

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How to Curve

How to Press

How to Cut

How to Carve

How to Glue

How to Paint

How to construct your field wall

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Curve

• This video demonstrates how to curve Reddiprene38.
• We are using the Fortress Stone Wall Modelling Sheet, a hair dryer and a tube to mould the
  Reddiprene38 around.
• In a well-ventilated area, hold the hairdryer approximately 50mm from the section you wish to curve.
• Heat until the material becomes pliable. Reddiprene38 can be heated and reformed many times
• The use of a tube is optional, as Reddiprene38 can be moulded by hand.
• Once the desired shape has been achieved hold the material in shape until it has fully cooled.

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Press

• This video demonstrates how to press Reddiprene38.
• We are using the 3mm Plain Modelling Sheet, a hair dryer and the end of a pencil with the rubber
  removed to press a cobbled street effect.
• In a well-ventilated area, hold the hairdryer approximately 50mm from the section you wish to press.
• Heat until the material becomes pliable.
• We have made use of the pencil to create the cobbled street effect, any shape could be pressed
  into the material.
• When the Reddiprene38 has cooled, it will retain the shape that has been pressed into it.

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Cut

• This video demonstrates how to cut Reddiprene38.
• We are using the Fortress Stone Wall Modelling Sheet and a modelling knife.
• When cutting Reddiprene38 you should not try and cut it in one go the first cut should be used
  to guide the knife, and then slice repeatedly to cut your shape.
• Reddiprene38 is easily cut using a modelling knife.
• Be sure to always cut away from yourself.
• Reddiprene38 allows you to create sharp corners, clean cuts and profiles easily. Even thin slivers
  can be cut and will hold their shape.

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Carve

• This video demonstrates how to carve Reddiprene38.
• We are using the 5mm Flat Modelling Shape and a modelling knife.
• You can carve in any direction as Reddiprene38 contains no grain.
• Be sure to always carve away from yourself.
• Any shape you wish to carve out of the material can be achieved.
• Carving variable depths and angles can be achieved consistently and with ease.
• After carving, Reddiprene38 can be left with no rough edges or to a finish you require.

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Glue

• This video demonstrates how to glue Reddiprene38.
• We are using the cut sections of Slate Roof Modelling Sheet, Right Angle Modelling Shape, 3mm
  Square Modelling Shape and Super Glue (Cyanoacrylate).
• We have used some other pieces of Reddiprene38 to hold the glue and to create a spreader.
• Make sure the material has cooled before glueing (do not heat once glued).
• To glue two pieces together the glue only needs to be smeared on to one surface and the two
  pieces brought together.
• Be careful when handling glue and follow manufacturers guidelines.
• Reddiprene38 does not need much glue to stick pieces together and sets almost instantly allowing
  speedy model making.

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Paint

• This video demonstrates how to paint Reddiprene38.
• We are using the door piece cut from the Medieval Detail modelling sheet, some water based
  paint, a paintbrush and water for cleaning the brush.
• Make sure the material has cooled before painting and do not heat once painted.
• Both water and spirit based paints can be used.
• Test your paint on a unseen area first to determine how well Reddiprene38 takes.
• The Reddiprene38 detail sheets have a excellent depth to the detail.
• The highlighting of detail such as hinges can be achieved with ease.
• If you wish to undercoat your model we would recommend doing this twice as Reddiprene38
  can absorb some paint.

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Please adhere to manufacturer's guidelines when using paints and Super Glue.
Only use recommended appliance when heating Reddiprene38.
Adult supervision is advised at all times.