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 Large Scale Tarmac base!
Mark Marples
Posted: May 10 2012, 06:23 PM


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ive finally sussed it

ok what do you think! (the how 2 is at the bottom)

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ok what you need

1. a canvas at the appropriate size for the model, i got mine for the works for £5, (40 x 50)

2. grey rattle can - halfords grey primer

3. a blunt soft pencil

4. a long ruler

5. yellow paint - games workshop for me

6. some grey tone pastels - again from the works


how too....

step 1 - very simple, spray the canvas grey

2 - when dry draw squares on the canvas in pencil, 15cm square is approx correct for 1/32

3. using cheapo masking tape, mask lines approx 1cm wide, for the curve i used the esge of a plate, then paint it yellow - the games workshop stuff is thick so only uses one coat

4. when dry, use ramdom grey - black pastles to add a bit of dirt and hey presto
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davedubya
Posted: May 10 2012, 11:12 PM


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That's a good idea. Might try this for 1/72 scale.
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RayS
Posted: May 11 2012, 12:40 AM


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Nice job Mark, straight forward and simple which is what I like.
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Mark Marples
Posted: May 11 2012, 10:47 PM


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i bought 4 more canvases in differing sizes today, so ill do some more for some of my other builds, i may hava a go at a carrier deck too
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benskipper
Posted: May 14 2012, 11:53 AM


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Mark after looking at this maybe you should be master of Hard Landscaping and I'll stick with soft. whistle.gif
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Mark Marples
Posted: May 14 2012, 01:32 PM


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lol

i have found a problem with it, it sags! i need to reenforce the back
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davedubya
Posted: May 14 2012, 10:52 PM


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See my Sabre and Mig threads in the gallery for my smaller scale version of this (using a 20x20cm canvas and a can of Poundworld grey spray)

I'm going to attempt a turn one into a rocket launch site.

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jleq
Posted: May 16 2012, 01:12 AM


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I've always wondered if a canvas would work as a base. I've always used foam board.
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davedubya
Posted: May 16 2012, 03:31 PM


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FYI - if you have a Poundworld near you, they currently have 30x40cm canvas.

...and they're £1. Obviously.
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Mark Marples
Posted: May 22 2012, 04:02 PM


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home bargins have them at 99p perfect for a 1/48 jet

squares are 10cm x 10cm

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