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[Alan 45]

Cheers Joe


I've now added some layers to one end to define the surface View attachment 115835

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same proccess as before and I think I will add some of this to the middle of the base to give it the impression of track marks

 

[Alan 45]

I've now added the sections too give definitions and depressions View attachment 115865

next up is to cover the base with what you want , I've used a cheep no nails type glue from poundland as it doesn't crack like filler can View attachment 115866

don't worry about any edges as th surface you put over this once dry will soften those and if it doesn't you can stick small stones

 

[Alan 45]

Now the glue is almost dry you can add your top surface , I've used crushed kitty litter but you can use fine sand,baking powder or anything else that will give a powdery surface


Just use a cover of watered down pva all over the base and sprinkle it on , any misses and you can either do a bit of detail by adding rocks or desert scrub View attachment 115894

as you can see while it's still wet you can press your tracks into the surface for. Bit of realism

 

[Alan 45]

And now it's relatively dry you place the base on top of the frame View attachment 115935

the frame edge can now be painted if you wish , tomorrow you can add you model and figures

The cost of this base is £3 , that's the cost of the picture frame and the pizza to get the styrophome , the kitty litter will cost about 1/60 but for that you could make a thousand bases so its negligible

 

[Alan 45]

Well I'm calling this done ( well unless I get some Devine inspiration while I'm asleep ) View attachment 115955

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there will be more photos in the completed section tomorrow so I can get some natural photos