Quixus Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I am thinking about basing my miniatures with Martian Ironearth. I then want to take two MDF boards (ca. 30cm * 40 cm), cut base sized holes into one of them, and then glue the two boards together. I was wondering how much Martian Ironearth I would approximately need and if there are cheaper easy alternatives to achieve a similar cracked red earth look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319228-the-surface-of-the-red-planet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 If you use Martian Ironearth, you'd need several pots to cover that kind of surface A better approach would be to look at guides like this http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-dectorate/decorating/how-to-apply-a-crackle-finish Whilst the approaches talk about contrasting colours, you're better off applying a dark brown basecoat, and then using the paint mixing service at a local DIY store, getting something mixed to the Martian Ironearth colour Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319228-the-surface-of-the-red-planet/#findComment-4306017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 If you use Martian Ironearth, you'd need several pots to cover that kind of surface A better approach would be to look at guides like this http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-dectorate/decorating/how-to-apply-a-crackle-finish Thanks. The link unfortunately produces a 404 error, but I found the article anyways. Whilst the approaches talk about contrasting colours, you're better off applying a dark brown basecoat, and then using the paint mixing service at a local DIY store, getting something mixed to the Martian Ironearth colour The cracks in the tutorial look huge for our scale. Is that just an issue of how thick you put on the crackle medium? Can you thin it to get a thinner coat? The tutorial speaks of clear medium and applying a color afterwards, isn't there a problem with paint going into the cracks and obscuring the underlying colour? Could you mix the pigments with the crackle medium beforehand? That's what Martian Ironearth/Agrellan Earthshade is, isn't it? The cracks also seem to be going mostly in one direction. Is there a way to achieve something similar to this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319228-the-surface-of-the-red-planet/#findComment-4306027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Suspect the directionality is due to the brush strokes, so apply the crackle medium from several directions and yes, you should be able to mix the medium into the pigment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319228-the-surface-of-the-red-planet/#findComment-4306070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Since mixing is not much work (if you even have to do it yourself) It is just a question of finding a combination of crackle medium + suitable pigments that is cheaper than GW paint. That shouldn't be too hard. Do I have to seel the MDF board before applying water based paint? If so, what would you use? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319228-the-surface-of-the-red-planet/#findComment-4306087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Quixus, yes, make sure to seal/prime the MDF before using any water-based paint. Your best bet is probably to use a spray-on automotive primer of some sort and then sand it back down if it is too thick. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319228-the-surface-of-the-red-planet/#findComment-4306141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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