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hunterschamps
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Really like how this is coming along, well done!
Another layer of render on 
a bit thicker this time. I've learnt so much! Three lessons in particular
a) Work outside, not on the kitchen tiles. Dropping the heavy bag of render makes a HUUUGE mess lol
b) Any cool looking crevices get filled in... Trying to shove render in was hard enough, I can't imagine trying to clean in them!
c) 1.5 x 0.5m doesn't look that big, but takes a really really long time - and I've only done two coats on one out of three sides! In saying that, I defs don't regret it and it's going to look sooo cool when it's done
A couple of pics...
a bit thicker this time. I've learnt so much! Three lessons in particulara) Work outside, not on the kitchen tiles. Dropping the heavy bag of render makes a HUUUGE mess lol
b) Any cool looking crevices get filled in... Trying to shove render in was hard enough, I can't imagine trying to clean in them!
c) 1.5 x 0.5m doesn't look that big, but takes a really really long time - and I've only done two coats on one out of three sides! In saying that, I defs don't regret it and it's going to look sooo cool when it's done
A couple of pics...
Rogue5861
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Another layer of render on
a) Work outside, not on the kitchen tiles. Dropping the heavy bag of render makes a HUUUGE mess lol
b) Any cool looking crevices get filled in... Trying to shove render in was hard enough, I can't imagine trying to clean in them!
c) 1.5 x 0.5m doesn't look that big, but takes a really really long time - and I've only done two coats on one out of three sides! In saying that, I defs don't regret it and it's going to look sooo cool when it's done
A couple of pics...
A) it sure does, my shed is clean before a build but absolutly trashed by the end of it lol
B) the render does fill most small gaps and detail, i made sure not to have to deep a gaps to to feeding insects to my lizards.
C) my last one was 1200x700 (and 300mm deep), took around 4-5 nights to get enough coverage and full coats. Ended up using my hands (latex gloves) to apply to last 2 thick coats.
Rick
Thanks Shane
I've been a bit slack lately, but finally finished the last of the rendering tonight. I think I'll have to get the vacuum out tomorrow to remove the million little balls of render that are in there lol.
A couple of pics
Shay-Nik
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Your DIY looks great, id never be able to make one, I got no patience s:
wildthings
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Looks excellent Lawra , same as me, looks like the tasi devil went thru my shed when I'm done lol
, same as me, looks like the tasi devil went thru my shed when I'm done lol
DisturbedDave
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Looking good, can't wait to see the finished product.
As above, any idea how you're planning on painting it? I was lucky enough to have access to an air compressor and airbrush gun, this helped to get some nice shadowing under the ledges, giving the background more depth.
I have seen some other good methods, including using sponges and dabbing color on.
Good work! Now hurry up and finish it =P
As above, any idea how you're planning on painting it? I was lucky enough to have access to an air compressor and airbrush gun, this helped to get some nice shadowing under the ledges, giving the background more depth.
I have seen some other good methods, including using sponges and dabbing color on.
Good work! Now hurry up and finish it =P
Haha thanks guys between work, uni and my partner being sick it's been my procrastination project
I have an air compressor and spray gun so I'm thinking of using that as well as sponging and dry brushing. I read on another thread that a history of painting war hammer models comes in handy. Hopefully it works in my favour too!
Going to rummage through boxes this afternoon to see what paints I have and what I still need. I haven't decided on colour, probably shades of ochre and random bright colours to make it look natural-ish.
between work, uni and my partner being sick it's been my procrastination project I have an air compressor and spray gun so I'm thinking of using that as well as sponging and dry brushing. I read on another thread that a history of painting war hammer models comes in handy. Hopefully it works in my favour too!
Going to rummage through boxes this afternoon to see what paints I have and what I still need. I haven't decided on colour, probably shades of ochre and random bright colours to make it look natural-ish.
DisturbedDave
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Ochre is good. I used a lot of burnt amber for edges, and darker browns for shadowing under ledges.
The main thing I learnt, is try not to be perfect, as it is meant to replicate nature, the more random it is, the better it will look =)
The main thing I learnt, is try not to be perfect, as it is meant to replicate nature, the more random it is, the better it will look =)
Thanks! I liked the pics Snowman posted of rocks, unfortunately I lost most of the nice defined edges of the foam after rendering, but hopefully the colours will still look good
Edit: experimenting with colour
Edit: experimenting with colour
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DeadlyDanny80
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Honestly from the above pics... That colour looks very natural... It looks good & I'm keen to see the finished product..
I mostly meant the little "rock" stack in the right hand corner and the ledge in the middle. When I do my next one I'll make a greater difference in size between the bits of foam so they stand out more.
Hey really liking the colors very natural looking. Just hope u dont lose detail being dark in color. Cant wait to see the final product
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Sorry I should have posted a pic of it with a flash haha. It's a bit blurry though. I've ordered LED strips so I can give it some dramatic lighting and what not
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