Hey All,
Back again with some progress on the big table. Today was all about getting some texture onto the tiles. I consulted with the oracle that is the FW Masterclass Vol 1. I drew in some creek lines and cut them out with a scalpel. Then, taking the technique from them I hit the boards hard with a wire brush. This causes the board to get a stippled effect which allows you to get some purchase on it. I then rubbed the board with the wire brush to make it quite rough.



Once this was complete, I used a hot air gun and waved it over the board to melt the foam a little. This enhances to effect from the brush as the foam recedes with the heat from the gun. You get a great effect. Last act of this part is to paint the tiles with render effect paint. This gives the board added texture and will be the bases for the top layers and colours to come.


I did some work on the fortress as well. A little more platicard to make the interior work. I have been toying with what to do with the outer wall. I had a single 40K defensive bastion. I have donated it to the cause. I have modified it some what. getting the heights uniform for the wall. Anyway there was a gun emplacement in the wall so I modified it. Loyalists beware the walls have guns.



I ran out of paint, the can has served me well through a number of projects to date. Hardware store tomorrow.
Enjoy
Aaron