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05-06-2009, 11:22 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tecumseh, MI.
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|  Started an Indoor Course
Well I started to make an indoor course with my son. We live in an upstairs apartment and though we have a few rocks the weight was going to be an issue. So I got this idea from a thread on here. Using crates and cardboard. Along with plaster cloth and dental plaster. His room where its going to take up almost half lol.   A few rocks on his dresser.   Cardboard boxes.  Plaster cloth.  Thats what we have so far. I'll update as we build. Last edited by guitarbob; 05-06-2009 at 12:27 PM. |
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05-06-2009, 11:32 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansass
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| Looks like a really good start to a really good time. Keep up the good work guys.  |
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05-06-2009, 01:19 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leicester, UK
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I think id be shot if i put rocks on my chest of draws. Looking good though!
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05-06-2009, 01:24 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: in the basement cussing my broke ass rig
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Used insta-pack foam packing material makes KILLER rocks, just gotta coat it with expanding foam then burlap mache... cheap and somewhat lite... all the same, looks good. Some day i will finish mine... |
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05-06-2009, 03:23 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond, VA
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05-06-2009, 04:03 PM
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Burlap mache is like paper mache, but you use burlap instead of paper and a mixture of mortar and tile grout instead of starch. If you search on this forum for "faux rocks" I think you will find the exact recipe for it. Expanding foam is commonly referred to as Great Stuff. Lowes or Home dePOT sells it. Good luck... | |
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05-06-2009, 05:55 PM
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05-06-2009, 10:53 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tecumseh, MI.
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05-10-2009, 08:37 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tecumseh, MI.
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Here's an update of our rock course. Cutting crates to make hills. Also to use for V-notch side hills.    Also found that just putting the cardboard in a shopping bag works better than trying to tape boxes to the top of the crates. All u have to do is shape the bag into a rock type shape.   Got ten with first layer of plaster cloth done and hope to get the dental plaster in the mail tomorrow. |
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05-12-2009, 03:52 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greentown
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that looks good!!! I agree, my mom would plump some lead in my chest if I put rocks on the dresser :P
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05-12-2009, 03:58 PM
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05-12-2009, 04:25 PM
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05-12-2009, 05:04 PM
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good work with your course so far. i will keep watching and seeing what tips i can pick up from your set up. |
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05-12-2009, 06:46 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NorCal
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I think it's golden that you have spent so much time with your son and have'nt even started crawling yet,,,that's the sign of a good Dad,,,  |
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05-12-2009, 07:00 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Marcos
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Looks cool and sounds like fun. Great job guys and keep up the good work!
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05-13-2009, 03:50 AM
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I know that some people have larger budgets to spend on their hobby but you're doing a great job in working with what'cha got! Just have fun! |
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05-13-2009, 11:44 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tecumseh, MI.
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Thanks for the comments guys. Quote:
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05-13-2009, 12:16 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orangevale
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My kid seems to be disinterested in every hobby I have. Planes, cars, crawlers, helicopters....I am wondering how to get him motivated like you guys, short of forcing him? He would rather read all day then do anything at all....It's not a bad thing I guess, especially in the long run. He will make lot's of cash to buy dad some toys on my B-day...LOL. Revenge of the nerds is eminent... Good work guys. JB |
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