Desert, does this need any paint ?

Alan 45 · Jun 5, 2015

after John Huggins post about what to use for a desert I learned some used kitty litter so I've done a bit on a piece of board and was wondering if it needs any painting

Apart from the desert scrub this is all kitty litter the sand is crushed up bits and the stones are full pieces from the bag

I don't think it does but it's always good to get a second opinion :smiling3:

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Just the base View attachment 111257

now with a vehicle

dubster72 · Jun 5, 2015

Nope! Looks fine as it is matey :smiling3:

peterairfix · Jun 5, 2015

At first glance i was fooled into thinking it was real it looks that good so i would not paint it as it would spoil it.

But others might differ

Polux · Jun 5, 2015

You nailed it Alan!

It's fine to me

Alan 45 · Jun 5, 2015

Cheers chaps it's great to see I'm getting something right :smiling3:

I won't use this for anything specific I think I'll use it to add something when I take photos of any desert build I do :smiling3:

Thanks for your help :smiling3:

takeslousyphotos · Jun 5, 2015

Looks damn good from here Alan........... Doesn't need anything matey. Unless you can find a scale Meerkat popping out of a hole :D

Alan 45 · Jun 5, 2015

I do have a 1/35 scale rabbit Peter :D

tommy1drop · Jun 5, 2015

Looks great Alan, very realistic, leave it as it is mate

Polux · Jun 5, 2015

You have a problem Alan!!!

It looks so real!!! :D :D :D

Snowman · Jun 5, 2015

You knocked that one on the head!! :smiling3:

SPOT ON!! :D

Alan 45 · Jun 5, 2015

\ said:
You have a problem Alan!!!
It looks so real!!! :D :D :D

Cheers mate

Mmm that's a problem ! The base will look better than the tanks :D

takeslousyphotos · Jun 5, 2015

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I do have a 1/35 scale rabbit Peter :D

Nah...... Rabbits do do it. No Meerkat then nothing. :D

Ian M · Jun 5, 2015

It don't need paint and to be honest it would be impossible to paint..

If it's anything like the stuff our cats use, it will soak up paint and clump up. Either that or it will run out to a hard Yucky mess.

Don't forget to keep it away from the cat.

"What! It's my cat litter and I will pee in it as and when I feel the urge" ... Admit it, you can imagine your cat saying it... Mine would.

Alan 45 · Jun 5, 2015

Ian when I was crushing it up I left it on the floor in the cave and went to get something, came back in and the cat was sniffing it with one paw in the box lid I was crushing it up in , lucky escape I think :D

eddiesolo · Jun 5, 2015

Yep, as the guys have said it looks the part as is mate.

Si :smiling3:

PaulTRose · Jun 5, 2015

looks good to me

id quit whilst im ahead, im always scared of doing something extra that buggers it all up

noble · Jun 5, 2015

Nothing wrong with that.

Scott

paul 1/16th freak · Jun 5, 2015

What a great idea,I'm doing a 1/72nd desert diorama using an amera airfix desert base.I'll crack on

Alan 45 · Jun 5, 2015

Cheers guys I'm glad you like it I might start the base over the weekend if I get the time :smiling3:

Robert1968 · Jun 5, 2015

I'll take that' idea for an upcoming Normandy Juno beach idea I have but not sure how to recreate sand ( fine sand ) if memory serves

Its going to be a Centaur giving fire support.

So I'll be interested how you create

Robert

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