Question about making a base ???

[samson]

Like this one

how would one cut out the corner like that ?

 

[Tecumsea]

It's quite often possible to buy pieces like this.

 

[DEL]

It looks as if there's a join on the vertical corners. If so then it's simply four sides joined and two being cut away to your chosen angle.
Thereafter it's a case of filling the majority of the space with something like polystyrene packing, surfaced with your chosen putty and with a few pieces of bark chippings (mulch) embedded.
Cheers
Derek

 

[samson]

Thanks for the info .

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Most guys build up the sides of balsa wood and then cut them easily to the desired shape. Painting or staining them thereafter. For a smother finnish you may cover them in thin plastic card or coat them with wener of desired wool.
At the bottom there could be a smaller flat base, a picture frame or a frame profile cut by themselves.

There are however some premade plinths in this fashion but they are primary intended for figures or smaller vignettes.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[samson]

Thanks for the input .

 

[Forté]

If it's wood then just drill into it and use callipers. Doesn't need to be neat as you'll clean it up while basing.

 

[samson]

Thanks for the info

 

[rossbach]

If you happen to have/buy a solid wooden base you can cut of one of the corners with a hacksaw and then use a chisel for the desired shape. But that could also easily be done with only a chisel. A vise to clamp the base in would be convenient in order to be able to apply pressure on the chisel with the palm of your hand.