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Post by coopdad on Sept 25, 2008 13:09:37 GMT -8
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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Post by wtsf150 on Sept 25, 2008 14:13:21 GMT -8
John this is a pretty good tip sounds like a fairly quick one to carry out as well thanks for posting this that Bronco looks right at home on that base Great Work, Willie Wait a minute you took sculpture in college i know i know it was for the girls smart man LOL just pickin at ya
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Post by Big Ed on Sept 25, 2008 18:48:03 GMT -8
John, you never cease to amaze me. I love this idea.
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Post by coopdad on Sept 26, 2008 12:19:15 GMT -8
Willie, Surprisingly, my major (Graphic Design) required sculpture, not sure why. Now, my PE was taken solely for the girls: Jazzercise. 25 jumping girls and 3 smilin' guys on the back row! j
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Post by brizio on Sept 27, 2008 7:07:18 GMT -8
Nice job!!!! I like it!
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Post by db on Sept 29, 2008 12:26:06 GMT -8
That looks very nice! Good job all the way around.
ODB
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Post by smash on Sept 29, 2008 21:41:27 GMT -8
Gonna try it this weekend. Thanks for the idea and tips. Yours looks PERFECT!!!
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Post by 72toy on Nov 16, 2008 11:56:54 GMT -8
That is pretty good. I may have to try that out. Thanks for the tutorial.
Wes
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Post by mojavemark on Nov 16, 2008 15:54:23 GMT -8
Grinn..............and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
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Post by abe dooley on Jul 5, 2009 19:13:03 GMT -8
Something real nice is the fact that if you have a Goodwill near you they could possibly have some of those for nothing.
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