discussion Desert, does this need any paint ?

[Robert1968]

Ps by the way you nailed it I think


Robert

 

[Alan 45]

I'll take that' idea for an upcoming Normandy Juno beach idea I have but not sure how to recreate sand ( fine sand ) if memory serves
Its going to be a Centaur giving fire support.


So I'll be interested how you create


Robert

It's crushed up kitty litter rob , just put it in a bag and hit the bag with a hammer mate then site out the fine stuff

 

[Robert1968]

It's crushed up kitty litter rob , just put it in a bag and hit the bag with a hammer mate then site out the fine stuff

Your a star my cats gonna get cross with me but I'll use her cat litter ( not the boulders she leaves in the box though as they smelly!!!

 

[Guest]

I'll take that' idea for an upcoming Normandy Juno beach idea I have but not sure how to recreate sand ( fine sand ) if memory serves
Its going to be a Centaur giving fire support.


So I'll be interested how you create


Robert

Bird grit makes excellent sand, as does the ubiquitous bicarbonate of soda!

 

[Robert1968]

Well unfortunately the cat uses cats San white stuff so I'll prob use the bird grit when I get round to it.


Robert

 

[monica]

looks great to me as is,like the color and texture of it,with the tuffs,


the moggy wont mind at all,

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers moni those tufts do add something don't they

 

[monica]

they real do ,i must get some myself,


what height ones you use or a mix of heights,?

 

[Alan 45]

they real do ,i must get some myself,
what height ones you use or a mix of heights,?

I bought them that way moni there from army painter you can get different colours


Here's a couple of pics so you know what to look for View attachment 111270

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[monica]

thats nice i will have to get some,as whats been about over hear is $15.oo or so

 

[Alan 45]

You can bigger packs of these I'd say it's one of those things that are worth the money as its a real pain and hard work to make these From scratch

 

[monica]

oh yes Alan,thats the type of thing i wont to look at ,at the expo tomorrow maybe able to get a bit cheaper,