France 44'

[multicam]

Hey guys, I wanted to try my hand at some groundwork so I started this little dio a couple of weeks ago.

You can kind of see the layout in these pics. I shaped it out of foam…

And then had at it with the plaster.

and the spray paint..

I then coated what was tan in the previous pics with flat brown. Today, I finally had the time and the gumption to attempt grass.



I also accented the grass with some little tufts (I bought some crappy decorative “moss balls” from the dollar store and ripped the grass tufts off and stuck them right on:). The color is not right, but I ‘ve got big plans to dry brush them and add a few more layers in general.


I like the way it’s turning out, but have some way to go. I’m thinking it needs a bush or small tree or two. Comments welcome . Cheers.

[TRM]

Nice work on the base!!! Keep it coming!!!

[spud]

thats cool nate

[deafpanzer]

Great start there!

[multicam]

Thanks very much fellas!

[eastrock]

Nice Ground work, Nate!!!

[WigWag Workshop]

Excellent ground work!

-Steven

[robbo]

The stones sound like a good idea, it's coming along very nicely Nate

[wouter]

Nice work so far Nate, seems like to become a very nice piece!

Cheers

[multicam]

Spent a few minutes on groundwork today as well. A quick update. Used a white glue and water mix to stick some dirt/gravel to the roadsides. Also, used the same adhesive mix to apply some leaf litter and a few flowers here and there.



Still have a ways to go and more layers to add but I like where it’s going. Let me know what you think. Cheers ☺

[wouter]

Nice, it really comes to life, love it. I'm especially impressed with how the road looks, that's just awesome stuff!

Cheers

[multicam]

Gonna call this one done. More pics coming soon:)

[deafpanzer]

What?!?!? No Frenchy lady? Kidding! It really looks GREAT! Maybe 'To Paris' sign? Again, beautiful work on the figures especially the camo tops.

[Paul P]

Hi Nate looks brilliant,The whole scene is very good, what i do when the palster has nearly gone off is to indent a stone over the whole thing, it then leaves a earthy sort of uneaveness to the ground and is good for dry brushing

Paul

[TRM]

Another great piece I missed recently!!! Really nice work on this one Nate!!! Base looks top as as does the whole scheme!!!

[406 Silverado]

Now that looks very nice Nate. the base and figs are right on the money. The story is there and it's all well executed.

[Deleted]

Great dio Nate, ground work is real nice , compliments the AFV just right

[tonylee]

That came together really well Nate,good job.

Tony

[jackh]

A great little dio Nate.

[multicam]

Thanks for the kind comments fellas. Much appreciated. Paul, thanks for the rock tip, I'll try that next time round.

[bbd468]

Hello Nate,

Just came across this. Fine looking dio my man! What type plaster did you use for your ground base? Im still trying to learn about this kinda stuff.

Gary

[multicam]

Hey Gary, I just used a craftstore plaster of Paris. Comes in a big 5 lb bucket for like 5$. Just add water til you get the consistency you're looking for:)

[wouter]

yup, I agree with the fellas, you did a great job here Nate, very good lookin'!

Cheers

[bullardino]

Great Job Nate

[WigWag Workshop]

Great Dio! I will have to try using some regular plaster, been using light-weight hydrocal.

-Steven