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    Ak Groundwork Tutorial PDF

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    This document provides tips for creating advanced groundwork for models. Key points include: 1. Ceramic plaster and foam pieces can be used to create the basic layout and shapes for rocks and terrain. Silicone glue holds foam pieces together. 2. Plasticard adds strength and rigidity to edges. It can be left plain or covered with veneer. Fine sand and wood glue are mixed into plaster to help it adhere. 3. Once the plaster dries, finer details like tracks, vegetation in various greens, and painted rocks and garbage are added. Variation in materials adds realism. 4. Metal pins attach figures and vehicles securely to the completed base. Painting the frame

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    Ak Groundwork Tutorial PDF

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    This document provides tips for creating advanced groundwork for models. Key points include: 1. Ceramic plaster and foam pieces can be used to create the basic layout and shapes for rocks and terrain. Silicone glue holds foam pieces together. 2. Plasticard adds strength and rigidity to edges. It can be left plain or covered with veneer. Fine sand and wood glue are mixed into plaster to help it adhere. 3. Once the plaster dries, finer details like tracks, vegetation in various greens, and painted rocks and garbage are added. Variation in materials adds realism. 4. Metal pins attach figures and vehicles securely to the completed base. Painting the frame

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    This document provides tips for creating advanced groundwork for models. Key points include: 1. Ceramic plaster and foam pieces can be used to create the basic layout and shapes for rocks and terrain. Silicone glue holds foam pieces together. 2. Plasticard adds strength and rigidity to edges. It can be left plain or covered with veneer. Fine sand and wood glue are mixed into plaster to help it adhere. 3. Once the plaster dries, finer details like tracks, vegetation in various greens, and painted rocks and garbage are added. Variation in materials adds realism. 4. Metal pins attach figures and vehicles securely to the completed base. Painting the frame

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    189 views4 pages

    Ak Groundwork Tutorial PDF

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    Bizard
    This document provides tips for creating advanced groundwork for models. Key points include: 1. Ceramic plaster and foam pieces can be used to create the basic layout and shapes for rocks and terrain. Silicone glue holds foam pieces together. 2. Plasticard adds strength and rigidity to edges. It can be left plain or covered with veneer. Fine sand and wood glue are mixed into plaster to help it adhere. 3. Once the plaster dries, finer details like tracks, vegetation in various greens, and painted rocks and garbage are added. Variation in materials adds realism. 4. Metal pins attach figures and vehicles securely to the completed base. Painting the frame

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    The passage provides tips and techniques for creating realistic groundwork bases for scale models, including recommendations for materials, application of plaster, painting, and adding details.

    Rubber molds, wood frames, foam, plasticard, ceramic plaster and fine sand are some of the basic materials recommended. Silicone glue is best for gluing foam pieces together.

    The foam should be covered with a minimum 2mm layer of plaster. Fine stones or cat litter can be sprinkled in while wet. Tire or track marks should be added before drying. The basecoat paint is typically black.

    tips and tricks

    advanced GROUNDWORK

    Rubber moulds are prefect to create pieces Ceramic plaster is best suited for this job as Always fill the moulds completely.
    of rock or individual stones of various it dries quickly and becomes rock hard.
    shapes and sizes.

    Pieces of foam are


    perfect to make the
    basic lay out of the
    ground work as they
    are easily cut to
    shape. They are best
    glued together with
    silicone glue.

    For the edges use plasticard witha thickness of at least 1,5mm to avoid deforming.

    Dryfitting is Make sure the wooden


    important before frame is sturdy enough
    You can leave the plasticard as it is or
    you make the final to carry the weight of the
    cover it with veneer of your choice. Cut
    cuts. entire base.
    the veneer roughly in size and bring it to
    form once glued to the plasticard.

    These are the basic It’s recommended


    materials needed to that you mix fine
    make up a decent sand and wood glue
    groundwork. Most of into the plaster. The
    can be found in your wood glue will help it
    garden. stick to the foam.
    Make sure the foam is covered with layer of A knife or a spatula are perfect to When you add the rocks use a brush and
    minimum 2mm plaster. apply the plaster. water to blend them in with the surface.

    Fine stones or cat litter can be sprinkled in If you want to add tire or track marks When completed, you can set the whole
    the still wet plaster. this must be done before the plaster is base aside to let it dry overnight.
    completely dry.

    Before painting make Depending of where


    a test fit of the position your model is situated
    of your vehicle. you can apply the
    basecoat. But make
    always a bit lighter than
    the color you have in
    mind.

    The perfect basecoat


    is just black.
    The vegetation is sprayed in various Some small stones are hand painted in
    green tones. Use a piece of paper to avoid several different color to add more variation
    overspray. in tone.
    Apply several washes to bring everything
    together. This can be done with oils or with
    ready to use products.

    Garbage or pieces of
    vehicles are perfect to
    fill an empty corner.

    Use some colorful


    pieces of garbage or
    equipment to bring
    more color in your
    groundwork.

    Always work with


    enough variation in
    tone and sizes of the
    vegetation and rocks.
    The best way to attach figures and vehicles to the base is with metal
    pins. Attach some pins in the vehicles and figures and glue them in
    place in the corresponding holes made in the base.

    Painting the wooden frame and the veneer


    section in the prefered colors is the final step.

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