Dusty tarmac..!

[valiant]

Hi Guys,

Im just wondering if any of you have any hints or tips about depicting dusty tarmac on a base?

I am working on my National Serviceman figure and need to represent a section of road in 120mm scale I am struggling to think of an in-scale solution..!

Steve

 

[kagemusha]

Pastels of a suitable colour....simply 'ground' down to a dust that you think looks right on sand paper

 

[peedee]

Hi Steve,
If you can get to the model exhibition at the college in Poynton Cheshire at the weekend, I have some pale weathering powders you are welcome to use and let me have back at Bolton or Crewe show.
Or if you want a set for yourself.....

'Finishing touches'.
'Eazi' Weathering powder set 1.
12 x 10ml pots per set.
4 Manor Court.
Blaby
Leics.
LE8 4FW.
0116 278 5134

Paul.

 

[valiant]

Thanks guys, Ill give it a try - I cant make Poynton, Paul, but many thanks for the offer! Ive got a box full of pastels from my artschool days, Ill dig em out!

 

[peedee]

Yaaaaay.

See ya soon buddy

Psul

 

[OldTaff]

Have you thought of using dark emery cloth/paper glued to the base? I recall seeing it used very effectively on street dioramas and aircraft models. It can still be weathered down,if required, and comes in different grades.

Alan

 

[Huw63]

If there are cracks in the tramcars or at the edge the dust would accumulate there and be lighter rather than darker. This is a bit like tyres and tracks on vehicles where dirt gets moved away from those surfaces that touch the road - don't think of mud though that's a different topic!

Cheers

Huw