well, the base is taking shape, the trench is looking good, and I'm happy with where it's at at the moment.
what I used.
Plaster, most importantly.
Fine/medium sand.
some form of static grass.
paint and or pigments. earth,muck and industrial colourings
pva glue.
dried herbs
Mix up sand and static grass cut to various lengths in the bottom of a disposable pot.
cover with plaster powder and sand.
mix in some dry herbs, slap in the pigments, I used MIG dark mud and Industrial city dirt
and drizzle on PVA glue to strengthen the plaster.
mix with tepid water to the consistency of porridge or thick yoghurt. remember, plaster absorbs water so you may need a little more than you think otherwise you will end up drying too quick.
smother over were you need to, roughly molding the terrain you need.
it looks a bit poor at the moment, no texture, blobby.
wait a moment or two for the plaster to set a little. im talking 1-2 minutes.
dab the plaster lightly with a old brush and paper towel, the brush adds light texture and the paper towel absorbs excess water and adds texture sprinkle on some more textures, sand/ herbs.. whatever you have and press in lightly with paper towel.
the plaster should be much more firm at this point.
place down some cling film, and press your vehicle down in its desired position, making sure that it is depressed enough to display weight.
remove,
when dry you can test fit
when this is painted e.t.c it will look much more groundy than it currently does
