Celticwerks Uneven Cobblestone road

[406 Silverado]

I guess this will work here as a dio. The celticwerks road base or uneven farm road is a perfect size to place any tank that has an articulating suspension, or just for taking a quick pic of a model. I decided when I got this item for review that I just had to paint it. So that's what I'm doing at the moment. I also plan on placing a knocked out tank on this base, just have to figure out which model. I'm thinking a Tiger or Panther.

Review of this base here
modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reviews&action=display&thread=733

I have a coat of primer on right now and when that dries I'll take pics. I want to use some scenic express products on this one as well.

What I've done is taken a wall section from Celtikwerks and cut that so it would fit in one corner. I did this to add height and to break up the some what flat surface.

Stay tuned for an update.

[406 Silverado]

I started by applying Vallejo primer in a mix of gray and panzer gray. This is also a base coat from which to start the actual painting of the cobblestnes. The earth area received a brown Vallejo primer coat.

Here is the primed base so far. Painting pics coming up in a bit.











Since I was priming this, I also primed the Celtikwerks fountain and cobblestone road base.

Stay tuned for more pics in a few.

[spud]

oh that bit of wall brings it to life even more rob, nce idea.

[406 Silverado]

Next came a an earth mix using Tamiya paints for the earthern areas followed by a dusting using AK dust effects. The wall recieved a coat of white Vallejo primer and a dark wash. Next I used various AK streaking grimes and washes for the weathering. Once this all dries I'll add more weathering.
Some stones have been picked out using The AK panzer gray CM paints.













For the hell of it I placed the 152 on the base just to see what size model could fit on the base. I will most likely place a PZ IV or III on this base.



Still more to come. An earth wash with pigs are up next once the cobblestones are picked out.

[406 Silverado]

Hey spud, thanks and yes that little bit makes a big diff eh.

[406 Silverado]

jackwagon this piece is a real gem. I've never done a base this quick before. I will post some more pics soon. the stones have been painted a dark wash applied...no stopping now. Should have this done today.

[spud]

i cant wait to get one or two of these bases they are really nice

[406 Silverado]

Exactly jackwagon

The cobblestones are done and a wash applied. I started adding a bit of green stuff near the wall which will add some contrast to the base.









have to add green grass to the one corner, then a DAK wash with dust pigments and that should be it for the base.

[406 Silverado]

Right you are jackwagon. Got that planned, just hope I have enough. I need to put an order in for a re supply of scenic express tufts. Gonna plant a bit more grass then give it the final wash and pig. Will have this done tonight for sure.

[TRM]

Great show here Rob!! Added bits of green are sweet!!! Think you are running out of it is because maybe you are eating it!!! It's some awesome stuff and it tastes good!!! Keep it going!!!

[spud]

lol looks good rob

[406 Silverado]

You guys are killing me here. I'll have to invest a lot more now in scenic stuff.

Doing an earth/pig wash right now. Will post pics when it's dry.

[spud]

lol. im sure you will pull it off rob

[406 Silverado]

Some final pics for now. I ran out of the grass tufts, and not from making a salad T, so this will have to do. There are a couple of tufts that pulled up from the wash and I'll get those glued down.
I used the AK DAK wash and Kursk earth mixed with pigs for the wash. Some spots in these pics are still wet.















All I need now is a model to drive down this lonesome road.

[bigjohn]

hey Rob, its looking great bro. I started the foutain base. I should post pics of it before you beat me to it, lol

Oh yeah, looks really good with all that vegitaion. Now we know whats wrong with T ;D

[406 Silverado]

Thanks John. Go for it bro. I only have the base color on mine so far. I wanted to get this one done first. Took about 6 hours on and off to do this one.

[bigjohn]

That JSU looks like its sitting on the base ok.

I'm not near as fast painting mine as you are, lol, I'm using Humbrols to paint mine so you know what that means. Let stuff dry good before the next step.

[406 Silverado]

I go for acrylics because of that. The dry time is faster and lets you keep moving. of course a hair dryer helps too ...LOL

[stevereid]

Rob-
WOW! You made quick work of that!

Fabulous!

I like the wall in white too!

Steve

[eastrock]

Absolutely Amazing Rob, quite fast also!!! love the base!!!

[TRM]

The SBS stages are just great to watch here Rob!!! One of an endless use for the great bases from Steve and Frerik!!! Great work my friend!!!

Oh yeah...was a bit busy today sorry, just got the phone message.....Nice!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[spud]

outstanding rob, it will be a great addition to any kit, i cant wait to have a few pennys to get some of these cool bases

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas. Can't wait to get a wreck on this base. Will check at the next show for a deal.

[johnt]

Brilliant!!! That base looks really sweet, and in the hands of a master modeller it just comes alive!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks 28 and JT, glad you fellas like it....and yeah your keeping me on my toes alright.
28 I was thinking the same last night, a winter scene

[406 Silverado]

Yep, nice and muddy, can use the AK wet mud effects along with Vallejo still water...perfect.

I'm going to cut and router a wood base for this when it's not so cold in the garage, then mount this on it.

[TRM]

Perfect week buddy!!! Think Wed or Thurs....60's maybe!!!

(note to self....Vallejo Still Water)

[406 Silverado]

Might go chop up a few bases then T. Need to buy a router table at some point for the small stuff. My new router won't fit in my old table.

[robbo]

Scrubs up pretty well eh?

[406 Silverado]

Hey Ian, sorry I missed your post. Yep she's a real gem to paint. I'll add some weathering to the stone wall now that it's all cured, and will add some fallen leaves here and there.