Hello! I'm afraid I cannot give you column dimensions but I can offer my opinion on your other questions.

"... do you think durability will be an issue? If so, would you recommend dental plaster?"

Pop is in my opinion is only slightly better than instant mashed potato. Ok, you do get a certain amount of protection from the acrylic paint and layers of matt varnish but at the end of the day, anything more than the slightest of knocks causes damage. I understand your point about your city being in ruins anyway, but I think if your ruins get any use at all they will be reduced to rubble and dust before you know it. I don't know what other people here think but I find getting ruins to look right (natural) is actually harder than producing a lovely clean model. You are talking about hours of work so why not spend a few quid/bucks more and buy a medium that will ensure many, many hours of use? Take a look on the Product Reviews Board on the forum and check out what Cindy, our very own Plaster Princess said in her last post regarding types of plaster and prices.

"...what do you think the advantage of HA molds is...?"

Hirst Arts blocks allow anyone, with the ability to follow some simple instructions, to produce breath-takingly brilliant pieces of terrain...

Pieces are already scaled to suit 25mm - 32mm miniatures.

For some of us buying a mould starts off as a means to an end (i.e to build a model for a game) but casting and building can easilly become an obsession and before you know it you're designing games around your own building and dungeon creations...I actually find I'd rather build in my spare time than play these days.

It's a relaxing and rewarding hobby.

Your finished creations have that "wow" factor. Take a look at the winners of the HADD over the past few years and you will see some real works of art.

Hirst Arts models are substancial, sturdy and permanent (unless cast in pop). They don't blow across the table or topple over if someone accidentally bashes the table with a knee.

Like Lego, the full potential of Hirst Arts blocks only becomes apparent when you handle and manipulate the pieces. Almost every mould is available in the Google Sketchup Library and individual pieces can be manipulated in a virtual 3D environment.

You can sell models you have built and finished with in order to fund further mould and plaster purchases.

There's a knowledgable, friendly and supportive community at your fingertips.

I'm sure there are many other reasons why people here would rather build from HA blocks than insulation foam.



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