Another fake rock/background build! (for a BTS)

[excession]

Thats looking fantastic!!

I think the tree is going to look stunning once youve done the dry brushing...

I am waiting for a new viv to arrive then I am going to be making a back drop for a group of Leos - should be exciting My OH is trying to convince me that a rainbow coloured temple is the way to go but I am not feeling it....

And yes that was us two at the WMRS expo

I think we've finally made our minds up to do donny also - just need to stump up the cash for the table now...

I think must must have 'met' tons of RFUKers without realising who is who

[keviin2k9]

that looks great would you say spraypaints better than hand painting?

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Originally Posted by keviin2k9

that looks great would you say spraypaints better than hand painting?

Not sure about 'better' but it is certainly quicker and gives a more even finish with no brush marks. It is more expensive though! (~£6 a can)

I've also used a couple of different colours on the rock background whilst at the same time, leaving the base 'sandstone' coloured grout you can see in earlier pictures as the main base colour.

I was going to use spray to pick out highlights on the tree, but they don't do suitable colours in Matt (only 'satin finish') and I wouldn't need nearly as much. Therefore for the tree I have used tester pots of brown emulsions and a large brush to dab on a few different colours. I intend to seal the whole lot under a good couple of coats of matt varnish to 'seal the deal, then its just a few fake plants, substrate and lizard!

More pics later!

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Originally Posted by sdc77

Looking GREAT!.. So good in fact that.. along with the other fake rock builds youv'e inspired me and Ive done my own.. Tomorrow is the intro day for it.. I cant wait .. let alone them

WE NEED PICS!

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Final paint pics before a quick sky paint above the rocks and tree on the left and right and then the varnish, substrate and plants...oh and Jo-jo of course!







close up



I'm actually quite chuffed with it so far

Cheers

Andy

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shameless bump! (definitely going to use 'pimp' in the title to my next build!)

[keviin2k9]

thats amazing

[bothrops]

Thanks Kev!

[Kerry1968]

Love the tree root, I'm enjoying watching your progress. Keeping ideas stored for when I start viv decorating!

[.D.o.m.i.n.o.]

Its lush