The bridge arch is created be gluing some very thin balsa wood to the underside of some cardboard and then gluing it across a balsa strut placed in the centre. |
The arch glued in place. In addition two little cardboard cutout arches were stuck to the bridge walls. This will act as guides later on. |
A coat of light grey was applied. |
A dark grey wash was added and once dry a mid brown wash was applied over the top. |
Once the stones were all dabbed on with an old paint brush. The extra step I did with the bridges was to use a half watered down blue/black and small brush and go around some of the stone dabs to give the impression of mortar and a more solid look that the stone walls.
The bridge deck is dry brushed with sand and brown before dabs of paint are added to represent stones. |
The watered down blue/black is used to in-between the dabs to create a more solid looking appearance |
The finished bridge on the tabletop. |
Hey! Great bridges!
ReplyDeleteThank you. They were quick to make too. The hot weather meant the glue dried in next to no time when put in the sun. So no waiting until the next day to paint.
DeleteThey remind me of the old Bellona bridges. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThey do a bit. While I never had a Bellona bridge, I do remember seeing them in wargaming books I read. Thanks.
DeleteThe paper towel idea is superb.
ReplyDeleteThe paper towel worked better than expected. There are one or two spots where a fold was too prominent, but the paint was able to disguise those mistakes.
DeleteGreat work Peter. Which reminds me, I need to get on to those stone walls...
ReplyDeleteThanks. Good luck with your walls.
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