The next step in my basing regime is to add some additional texture to the groundwork. I use sieved stones and sand over PVA glue. It is not just a matter of sprinkling these over the glue - I prefer to add the sieved stones first and then the sand which is a mix of fine sand and some larger grains - the more variation the better. I have a small container with the mixed sand already mixed and ready to use at a moments notice.
Once the stones and sand have been added and the glue is fully dry, I 'flood' the base with some diluted PVA glue to which I have added a tiny drop of washing-up liquid which helps to break the surface tension and ensure that all the individual grains of sand are fully fixed in place.
I am aware that my basing techniques are a little 'long-winded' but they have been developed over many years and ensure that 1 - my terrain bases are all uniform in style and 2 - they are long lasting.
I hope that these posts showing my basing technique in much greater detail helps others when basing their own terrain.
Tony
2 comments:
I use a similar method and agree that the time and effort is worth it. I tend to use sand now but occasionally flirt with various grades of sawdust from saws and sanders.
Thank you for the comment. I read some time ago that modellers and diorama builders used a mix of sawdust and PVA glue to build their groundwork. I have not tried this but do have some sawdust in my tool box that has been used by me to add texture to bases. I might have to try the sawdust and PVA glue one day.
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