Step by step process of making rocky ground for Saga
- Find rocks which have large flat surfaces that look dramatic but can have figures stand on them without toppling.
- Cut out MDF board to fit within 20x20cm square. Sand edges to a nice bevelled slope, e.g. about half the thickness of the board.
- Glue rocks to base by mixed 2 part epoxy glue on the board and dabbing on rocks before placing. Make sure that you can fit figures and their bases between any large rocks.
- Mix up smaller rocks in PVA glue and then layer onto base between the large rocks. Spread into a single layer and evenly to provide a stable flat surface for standing on.
- Once dry, apply more PVA glue and sprinkle on fine and coarse sand around remaining exposed MDF. Leave to dry.
- Prime base with matt grey spray paint.
- Dust off with matt white spray paint.
- Paint rocks with desaturated paint and inks. I use a mix of blacks, earth shades, sepia etc…
- Dry brush with light stone and light grey.
- Apply watered down earth colour to the sand.
- Apply green blend flock to 90% of the sandy surface.
- Apply fine and coarse turf using thick PVA and brush and then drop watered down PVA over the surface to fix.
- Add tufts if desired.
- Varnish with matt or satin spray varnish.