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Compacted earth / Sinders


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I've been using very find sand to build the ground around a 009 yard to try and recreate the photo below from the Talyllyn. The sand went in very nicely and i coloured the PVA as it was applied to give a base colour, but the intention was always to then add a layer of paint on top. However, once dry i wasn't sure...! The natural variation of the sand and the spread of the paint gave some interesting variations which would be lost with a coat of paint. However, without the paint it feels a touch too grainy for the scale. You see dilemma? I made a test piece to try different colours and thickness of paints and it soaks in very nicely so that there are no brush strokes, but it becomes very one-colour.

 

I'd love a second option, paint or not? or even better a magic technique that will keep the look but make it feel a touch more in-scale. Thanks!

 

 

 

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