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Overview This is the first article in a series on creating simple and quick display bases for your models. These fall between the ‘just set it on the table’ and ‘detailed diorama’ and can help place your model in a realistic setting without a lot of effort. Each article will begin with a shopping list of items needed, followed by the simple directions to create the base. The first base is a cobblestone brick road. Items Needed 1. Inexpensive “Dollar Store” (wooden) picture frame. Construction Steps
When dry apply white glue to a small area and arrange split peas as a road surface. Continue until entire surface is covered. Remove the pressed board (covered with split peas, from the frame. When white glue is dry, seal it with your water based finish (make sure you have completely sealed it, as you do not want bugs to get into it later.
When dry, seal it again with your clear spray paint. Give it a heavy black wash (black acrylic paint watered down). When dry, Dry-brush lighter shades of dust or dirt, until you get the desired look.
If you want more dirt/dust for your base, use ground up pastel chalk to add more realism. |
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