Now that is a good idea !
| Tactical Command http://www.tacticalwargames.net/taccmd/ |
|
| Help with Flat terrain surface http://www.tacticalwargames.net/taccmd/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=9379 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | Lextar [ Fri May 04, 2007 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
I'm making a mountain sorta terrain. Its all rocks and no greenary, so mainly two shades of grey, wash of black and white highlights. but I have a section of flat part (for display of models). So far, I have undercoated the flat bit grey and gave it a wash of black. The colour is still quite flat and bland. Any ideas how I can paint this so it looks less flat (without making it not flat) or a way to shade it so it doesnt look too bland? |
|
| Author: | mageboltrat [ Fri May 04, 2007 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
I used a plasticote rock effect spray on my board. |
|
| Author: | Lextar [ Fri May 04, 2007 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
Does it spray onto polystyrene? |
|
| Author: | mageboltrat [ Fri May 04, 2007 11:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
Paint over the top with PVA first. |
|
| Author: | MaksimSmelchak [ Sat May 05, 2007 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
Hi Lextar, An easy way to add "faux texture" is to simple add depth through painting... I use a sponge or sea sponge to paint on a darker colour... Voila: instant depth! Shabbat Shalom, Maksim-Smelchak. |
|
| Author: | nealhunt [ Sat May 05, 2007 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
(mageboltrat @ May 04 2007,23:23) QUOTE Paint over the top with PVA first. Another option that is cheaper and faster is to buy a cheap-o gallon of gray acrylic from the local overstock/big lots store. I got a can of marine/floor grade gray paint for ~$2. It's not as strong as PVA, but it will protect the foam from melting if you spray on something with solvent in it, like texture sprays. Probably the easiest way to break up the big, flat area is to literally break it up into several smaller areas. Of course, that may not be an option at this point. |
|
| Author: | Mark_Logue [ Sat May 05, 2007 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
I always mix paint in with my PVA when covering foam before spraying because the tiniest little bit that you miss can dig big caveties and weaken the surface a lot (though in the end I just got a big cheap airbrush for doing terrain). To make a flat surface interesting. You can add a light smattering of very fine flock. This can be used to achieve the effect of moss and lichen growing over the montainous terrain (I am assuming you want to avoid static grass and such effects that might not fit with the mountainous look). Also you can give it a bunch of washes with highly diluted brown, green, black paints and inks in a variety of shades. Making subtle and patchy variation in the color. |
|
| Author: | tchristney [ Sat May 05, 2007 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
How flat does it need to be? One way would be to use a textured acrylic gel medium or some drywall plaster. Apply with a putty knife and you could fairly easily make it look like slate flagstones in texture. Or maybe some HirstArts cobblestone molds? |
|
| Author: | Legion 4 [ Sun May 06, 2007 1:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
A little flock here and there and a few scattered pebbles ... |
|
| Author: | consectari [ Mon May 07, 2007 2:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
I saw a great idea on someones terrain site the other day. They took a rock that was pitted and textured, then pressed it into the polystyrene, repeatedly. It created a great texture effect, but not so much that it would disrupt the overall "flatness" of the surface. I'd give it a try on a scrap piece and see what you think. |
|
| Author: | Legion 4 [ Mon May 07, 2007 7:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
Now that is a good idea !
|
|
| Author: | firestorm40k [ Mon May 07, 2007 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help with Flat terrain surface |
(consectari @ May 07 2007,03:07) QUOTE I saw a great idea on someones terrain site the other day. ?They took a rock that was pitted and textured, then pressed it into the polystyrene, repeatedly. ? It created a great texture effect, but not so much that it would disrupt the overall "flatness" of the surface. ? Thank you for that Consectari - when I get on to making hills, buildings and other things from off-cuts of polystyrene I'll bear that in mind! 
|
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|