Cracked Conrete Road ?????

[spanner570]

Peter, I'll get this in before the 'master' reappears and puts his dippy in!


The reason I don't use sealer is because when I model concrete, bricks or stonework, I like to let the paint run where it wants...i.e., it can soak in and spread. It does take two or three coats. Each coat bringing out more features in the surface.


Whereas if the surface is sealed, the paint is confined and can't spread and soak in. Take a look at a real concrete crack and you will observe staining at the sides, this is the soaking and weathering effect you won't get if it is sealed beforehand.....


One final bit of advise..


If possible, I like to tilt the base at an angle and work from the top running the brush across the top and work down, side to side, using plenty of paint. Let it run where it wants to. Then lay the base flat and go over the whole thing just once....don't fiddle!! Rains and stains aren't fussy!


Right I'm off before he turns up again!!!!!

[takeslousyphotos]

Peter, I'll get this in before the 'master' reappears and puts his dippy in!
The reason I don't use sealer is because when I model concrete, bricks or stonework, I like to let the paint run where it wants...i.e., it can soak in and spread. It does take two or three coats. Each coat bringing out more features in the surface.


Whereas if the surface is sealed, the paint is confined and can't spread and soak in. Take a look at a real concrete crack and you will observe staining at the sides, this is the soaking and weathering effect you won't get if it is sealed beforehand.....


One final bit of advise..


If possible, I like to tilt the base at an angle and work from the top running the brush across the top and work down, side to side, using plenty of paint. Let it run where it wants to. Then lay the base flat and go over the whole thing just once....don't fiddle!! Rains and stains aren't fussy!


Right I'm off before he turns up again!!!!!

Thanks "Miaggi San" ......... your guidance is a gift.


Peter

[takeslousyphotos]

I've done a bit more on this ............... I suppose it should really be a build thread, so if one of our


Oberleutnants I mean moderators would like to move it ..I won't sulk.


I now have some mud, courtesy of a bit more plaster and some "wonkey", by design, fenceposts in............


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[monica]

looks great peter,it turned out so well,

[takeslousyphotos]

looks great peter,it turned out so well,

It's getting the slowly Monica ........ Still a lot of detailing to go........... and I haven't even started the model or the figures yet........


Peter

[monica]

it just depend some times i start the tank or what ever first and like this time,with my build,


im starting the figures first and and you all ways get to the end some how,

[spanner570]

Peter I'm getting very worried.....


I sense that not only are you getting a severe case of 'Dioramaitis', you are actually starting to have fun with this. I can tell by the simple fact you are experimenting and not getting even a simple thing like fence posts all the same and upright......Just like they should be 'Wonkey'!


Next you'll be removing a post and putting a gate in, and then..........


All good stuff, just don't start to rush it. Take your time and wait for ideas to come along - as they surely will.

[Guest]

OOhhhhh Dioramaitis and wonkey in the same paragraph..... careful there peter it could be catching. Seriously though its looking nice.


scott

[Guest]

That looks the canine's cohones. Nice job!

[Guest]

That is looking great Peter.

[takeslousyphotos]

Thanks guys ........... and yes "Miaggi San" ....... I am enjoying it.

[takeslousyphotos]

Peter I'm getting very worried.....
I sense that not only are you getting a severe case of 'Dioramaitis', you are actually starting to have fun with this. I can tell by the simple fact you are experimenting and not getting even a simple thing like fence posts all the same and upright......Just like they should be 'Wonkey'!


Next you'll be removing a post and putting a gate in, and then..........


All good stuff, just don't start to rush it. Take your time and wait for ideas to come along - as they surely will.

[takeslousyphotos]

A rickety old fence ................. Next the road block.


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[spanner570]

Excellent.....


I see from your posting time, you are even working after midnight....Peter, there is no hope now, you are well and truly hooked my son!

[takeslousyphotos]

I'm working on the Road Block ........... Nearly finished ......... But, I need a favour............


............. from someone who has (unlikely) ........ or has the technology to make a decal ..... I need one in Black that says:


СТОП


That's Russian for "STOP" ........... 5mm High letters.


I could use three but one would do. If anyone can help then I'd be happy to swap them for some of "Her Majesty's Beer Tokens".


Thanks


Peter