Building your own bases.
Sept 8, 2023 21:50:24 GMT -5
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Post by bradley25mm on Sept 8, 2023 21:50:24 GMT -5
All,
I wanted to share this with the group as a few individuals have asked about my bases. All of my models, whether aircraft or armor, are attached to bases. Glued down with Super Glue to be specific. This serves several purposes. 1. I don’t have to handle the models once completed. 2. A much safer way to transport them. 3. During a contest, if for some reason, the model needs to be moved, the individual can simply pick up the base. 4. During judging, the entire base can be rotated to get a view of all sides of the model.
The are a few other points that I could make, but you get the picture. The pros outweigh the cons. I’m a carpenter by trade. I’ve been blessed to have the tools to do these myself at my home. I’m able to build whatever size I need. The simplest one are 3/4” plywood, with sandpaper glued on top to simulate asphalt, or a carrier deck surface.
To finish the edge of the plywood, I nail oak trim that is stained and coated with polyurethane. All of these materials can be purchased at any home improvement store. They also sell much smaller pieces of the plywood( 2’x4’ ).
It’s a pretty simple way to add a more interesting scene to your model. Feel free to ask any questions.
I wanted to share this with the group as a few individuals have asked about my bases. All of my models, whether aircraft or armor, are attached to bases. Glued down with Super Glue to be specific. This serves several purposes. 1. I don’t have to handle the models once completed. 2. A much safer way to transport them. 3. During a contest, if for some reason, the model needs to be moved, the individual can simply pick up the base. 4. During judging, the entire base can be rotated to get a view of all sides of the model.
The are a few other points that I could make, but you get the picture. The pros outweigh the cons. I’m a carpenter by trade. I’ve been blessed to have the tools to do these myself at my home. I’m able to build whatever size I need. The simplest one are 3/4” plywood, with sandpaper glued on top to simulate asphalt, or a carrier deck surface.
To finish the edge of the plywood, I nail oak trim that is stained and coated with polyurethane. All of these materials can be purchased at any home improvement store. They also sell much smaller pieces of the plywood( 2’x4’ ).
It’s a pretty simple way to add a more interesting scene to your model. Feel free to ask any questions.
