To make a bottle for your miniature you must first find an old aircraft
model. Take the clear canopy out and cut a section of the sprue (the
frame that holds it all together). SAVE the rest as you will need it
all, it will take several tries to get the desired effect.
Now the hard part, get a candle from your wife, be careful they bite(
the wife not the candle)! Light said candle, now grasp the piece of
sprue. An end in each hand. Hold over the flame at a height that the
heat is not felt. While rolling the sprue,( so that it will evenly be
heated) lower towards the flame, till it starts to soften. When this
happens remove from heat while gently stretching the plastic to the
desired shape. Then cut to the length you need. If you want to make a
rim for the bottle, heat a hobby knife blade over the flame (not to
hot!) and touch the end of the bottle. This will form a small lip.
To make the "bottle" appear to have liquid in it you must drill out the
bottom of the bottle when this is done you can paint the inside with the
proper colored ink. The ink is better than paint as ink is translucent
while paint is not. On the other hand, I fill my "bottles" with
orthodontic acrylic and cure to 3 atmospheres. Then I polish the
"bottle" on a rag wheel. A mug or glass is done the same way only upside
down.
I know this all sounds easy but it will take several tries. patience
and practice will win you through.
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