Quick and Easy Dio Base

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Der Kommandant
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Quick and Easy Dio Base

Post by Der Kommandant » Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:36 pm

Get a CORK BOARD, available in most supply/office stores. They come cheap, at about 2 dollars a piece. Preferably one with a wooden frame. Size depends on your own preference and plans.
Once at the work table, paint the cork-side whatever color to render terrain, or layer it with turf. The cork absorbs acrylics well and has that authentic "soggy ground" texture. Paint the wooden frame a darker color; I Sharpied mine black, and weathered it with a bit of sand. Affix necessary foliage/buildings/accessories with cement or double-sided tape; the tape adheres well to the cork, but comes of easy. Some more weathering, and voila: a custom diorama base. Works well for airplanes too.
No pics. Camera gone haywire.

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Post by ostketten » Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:52 am

Sounds interesting... how about posting some pics...?? 8)
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Post by scope uk » Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:20 am

good idea will have to look out for that
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