"28mm mdf precut buildings HELP" Topic
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| cantbeatdavy | 23 Aug 2013 2:11 a.m. PST |
hi all
im buying a number of buildings from various sources,warbases and sarissa.i have no idea how to start painting them.do i undercoat them by spraying .if so- what colour.then how do i paint them and base….what can i use for cobbled streets as wel.any advice would be great.
cheers
john |
| Pedrobear | 23 Aug 2013 3:03 a.m. PST |
For the streets the options are to go for 3D or print. 3D can be expensive depending on the area you need to cover and the exact type you use, e.g. link link Print you just find a suitable file, print it on A3 or A4 sized paper, then glue the paper to some sort of surface. This is what I did:
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| Big Jim | 23 Aug 2013 3:07 a.m. PST |
I treat them as any other model. A spray paint undercoat of Halfords grey primer to start and then your favourite choice of acrylics. I do find MDF will soak up paint, so a couple of light applications will be needed. As for basing, you can either use a base the same size as the building which just provides a bit more rigidity to the building or go for the scenic larger one. Again, I suggest MDF as it is cheap and easy to cut. As for cobbles, textured plastic card is always an option, most decent model of train shops will stock it or you can make your own by using thin foam and a pen or similar to scribe the cobbles. |
| cantbeatdavy | 23 Aug 2013 3:29 a.m. PST |
thats a great help guys.i will look again later in more detail,work calls :( |
| MajorB | 23 Aug 2013 6:36 a.m. PST |
what can i use for cobbled streets If you have Wilkinsons in NI then they do some vinyl floor tiles that make good cobbled streets. |
| cantbeatdavy | 23 Aug 2013 9:41 a.m. PST |
i dont recognise the name MB. |
| StarfuryXL5 | 23 Aug 2013 10:08 a.m. PST |
Here's a technique for using lentils to make cobblestone roads and areas: link Scroll down a bit when you get there. |
| cantbeatdavy | 23 Aug 2013 3:13 p.m. PST |
hi starfury
thats brill and pretty cheap… i like that a lot
cheers
j |
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