Little Hetzer got himself lost ...teach him to read the map upside down...this is an experimental background for a diorama made from Flour and Salt...17 Inches long...13 inches wide and approx 12 inches high at the rear...has taken two weeks to dry rock hard......cost....less than $6.....cheap method for Castles,,,forts...buildings....when I deciede what to do with it,I will paint it....TomBYour welcome....3 flour to one part salt.....3 to 1...I have tried four different mix's....they all work...the simplest is the 3 to 1 mixed with cold or boiling water...the wife could mix it up for you in a few minutes....knead the dough for about 4 minutes and Bobs yer Uncle...hot water give's a more plyable dough...does not set any quicker.......try a small building.....do a cardboard mock up...cut out windows...door.....roll out dough over cardboard wall etc ( Damp cardboard slightly so dough will stick)...use a knife to trim and cut out windows and doors.....let set for about a week in good old Qld sunshine and stick the walls... together with the same dough mix...damp it a wee bit so it sticks...gapes can be filled in with the dough....thickness...about 5 mm to get the hang of it...any thickness you want as you build...bigger and better.....you could build a Turkish Village for a Light Horse dio for less than the cost of a single brought building......anyway Jack...if you are interested I am quiet happy to help you with any questions...cheers TomB
