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Post by coopdad on Feb 1, 2010 9:20:40 GMT -5
Gang, I just build a base for one of my models and thought it might make a good quicky tutorial. So, here goes.... I took a few sculpture classes in college and one of the first things they taught us is "the king is more intimidating on his throne" (the sculpture, or model in this case, is more impressive when set on a nice base). Start out with a piece of scrap wood. I used an old plaque because the wood was so nice. I then cut another scrap of wood slightly smaller than the main base. It was fake wood flooring left over from our kitchen remodel. It is good because it doesn't have layers to hide like plywood. Now to make some interest... I used some scrap styrofoam (I normally use dry wall shackle but it had dried up.) I glued it down and used a wood file to shape it a little. Then I cut it flush with the edges of the base. Using an old paint brush, paint liberal amounts of white glue on the base. After it is nice and wet, I sprinkled tons of dirt/gravel on top. I waited to shake it off until the glue had completely dried. I found this cool fine-grain dusty gravel at then end of my street beside the curb, years of cars and rain had pushed it into a nice pile for me! Don't forget to coat/cover the sides, but not too thick... I think it looks best really square not rounded. Then glue the second base to the wood base, add a little bush (found in my back yard) and we have a base. My teachers were right... it looks much more professional and really helps the model feel like it is in a real environment. Hope this helps others. John
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