FRAG: Close-up of Damage and Debris

[Panzerpaul]

Here is a closeup of one of the building corners. It shows how brick is glued into the 1/2" plywood and treated with weathering. Plus how I did the shingles and rafters.



And this one shows how debris is glued to a thin sheet of wood and set in place. Over the wood we will put dirt during a battleday so it looks like the debris is just setting on the dirt. This debris was cast in resin from a master and glued down after painting. Each pile uses the same casting, but it may be rotated or only a portion is used. On top of these piles we glued burnt or clean boards. Glue is usually a 5 min epoxy. Heavy weathering goes over everything, secured with a coating of clear lacquer spray, and then a dusting of ground up brick powder (not too fine).

[Matdragon]

The extent of the detail you guys go to is insane, kudos to you!

[Saxondog]

Hi Paul,very interesting using the same mold to reproduce the debris. You mention ground up brick as a weathering material,have you guy's ever used chalk,or chalk pastels to simulate burnt,material,or other coloured effects? I find it works well,and retains the color if the sealer used does not saturate the chalk.

Thanks for sharing,Saxondog

[Panzerpaul]

Saxondog: Yes we use chalks liberally to weather and especially to darken burnt areas. If put on in thick layers and then sprayed with Testor's Dullcoat, it makes for a fine layer of "soot". PP