Diving into 10mm head first: project log

[Subedai]

I have used successive layers of acrylic gloss varnish, mainly because the drying time is much faster and I'm an impatient bu**er.

By the way the only difference between ordinary varnish and yacht varnish is that the latter has the ability to flex slightly when it sets, otherwise it is no stronger or tougher than ordinary varnish.

[BeardedHammer]

I got the board painted last night. Here is a pic of what I have so far.



I'm working this morning but tonight I'd like to have all but the river finished

[Subedai]

Looking good. Nice little bridge and the foliated trees already add a bit of colour.

[Techno]

Yep !!
Looking good !
Cheers - Phil.

[Womble67]

Very nice

Take care

Andy

[jambo1]

Taking shape very nicely indeed

[Westmarcher]

Hi, Chris. Looking forward to the next step. 

[WeeWars]

I'm going to get some thicker glue to do all the tree foliage because white glue doesn't hold well til its dry.

Chris

Step 8 and 9 of this method recommends you use hairspray (of the maximum hold, unperfumed variety) and what-is a watered-down PVA solution sprayed on.

http://www.treemendus-scenics.co.uk/step-by-step-tree-kit/

Cheers, Michael

[paulr]

 

Trees certainly don't look blue in that pic 

[BeardedHammer]

I have the grass drying on the board at the moment. I'll post pics once the mess is cleaned up and have the trees finished.

I have to say that this is the most friendly and interactive forum I've been on. Thank you for the comments and encouragement! Already feeling right at home 

[toxicpixie]

Looking cracking!

[BeardedHammer]

Do any of you have a suggestion for what cannons to use for my fantasy army? I think I saw some cannons available without crew but I'm sure you guys know the pendraken range much better than me so any advice would be appreciated.Thanks!

Chris

[toxicpixie]

Is it fantasy humans, renassaince da Vinci punk ish? The Landsknecte cannons would be a good match...

[BeardedHammer]

Here is the board with all greenery added! Now all that's left is the river 

And I'm not sure what style I'm going for just yet. Part of me wants to go for the warhammer fantasy empire idea and the other wants to go all out steam punk, lol.

[paulr]

Impressive

[jambo1]

It has turned out really well, a very nice board.

[Techno]

What the two above said. 
Cheers - Phil

[Leman]

Looking good and the trees are very tasty.

[Hertsblue]

Chris

Step 8 and 9 of this method recommends you use hairspray (of the maximum hold, unperfumed variety) and what-is a watered-down PVA solution sprayed on.

http://www.treemendus-scenics.co.uk/step-by-step-tree-kit/

Cheers, Michael

Best of the lot is Deluxe Materials Scenic Spray Glue.

www.deluxematerials.co.uk/en/search?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=scenic+spray&submit_search=

Comes in its own pump-spray bottle. Cover the bases of whatever you're spraying, otherwise you'll glue the whole thing to your work-surface! Yes, it is that good!

[BeardedHammer]

I actually wound up getting frustrated and used super glue.  It is holding great, but my fingers looked like I was turning into an ent