Circle Bases

To document the process of basing my Circle models, here goes... Make sure you allow plenty of drying time between each stage.

1. Paint inside of base with VGC Charred Brown.
2. Using 50/50 PVA glue to water to glue my ballast/sand mix into place.
3. Wash the base with VGC Charred Brown/P3 Armor Wash/water.
4. Clean up black border on base; paint front arc markings as desired.
5. Using above glue mix, glue GF9 Winter/green static grass mix into place.
6. Using above glue mix, glue Woodland Scenics Green Blend into place.
7. Mix 50/50 Slush/Snow mix with some PVA and mixing medium. 
8. Add to base realistically; next to logs, etc. - water on the brush helps positioning
9. Dry brush a little P3 Morrow White over the snow/slush.
10. Gloss coat. Dry. Dull coat. Dry. Second light dull coat. Dry.
11. Lightly layer on VGC Gloss Varnish over the snow/slush.

Voila! It's a little labor intensive and kinda messy, but it looks very much like a wet forest floor going through the spring thaw.

EDIT: 9/13/08; 2/7/09
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