This thread has come about from a PM I got from Maglar. He wanted to know how I build my bases so he can do some for his builds.
All bases are different, and the pics here are from the base I built for the Spitfire Mk.1, a concrete hard standing and grass. But the same methods can be used to simulate a variety of terrains.
I bought a wooden shelf, 800x200x18mm, cut it into 4 equal pieces, so I have 4 bases roughly 8"x8". I suppose base size depends on the size of your model, but this size is good for a 1/48 fighter.
The filler in the picture was spread over the base, this filler has IPA in it, so it dries pretty quick and doesn't warp the wood like a water-based filler might.
Using a paint-scraper the 'concrete' part of the base was smoothed out. The grass piece was left kinda rough. Using a piece of damp kitchen paper the concrete part was patted to simulate a poured concrete type finish.
The whole thing was primed then with rattle-can grey primer.
Then, using a ruler and a needle, lines were marked in the 'concrete'.
The concrete part was then painted over with some oil paint mixed to a grey/brown colour.
In work right now, have to go do a presentation, to be continued.....
All bases are different, and the pics here are from the base I built for the Spitfire Mk.1, a concrete hard standing and grass. But the same methods can be used to simulate a variety of terrains.
I bought a wooden shelf, 800x200x18mm, cut it into 4 equal pieces, so I have 4 bases roughly 8"x8". I suppose base size depends on the size of your model, but this size is good for a 1/48 fighter.
The filler in the picture was spread over the base, this filler has IPA in it, so it dries pretty quick and doesn't warp the wood like a water-based filler might.
Using a paint-scraper the 'concrete' part of the base was smoothed out. The grass piece was left kinda rough. Using a piece of damp kitchen paper the concrete part was patted to simulate a poured concrete type finish.
The whole thing was primed then with rattle-can grey primer.
Then, using a ruler and a needle, lines were marked in the 'concrete'.
The concrete part was then painted over with some oil paint mixed to a grey/brown colour.
In work right now, have to go do a presentation, to be continued.....