How would you make a concrete surface/base/pad and paint it?
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This base was a HDF plaque. I carved the joint lines for the pads and a few cracks and areas to show it spalling. Then I painted it it a sand-grey, dappling it with craft acrylics using darker and lighter colours, and a couple of washes. The craft acrylics created a little bit of surface texture as they aere stippled on. Added a few spots for fuel and oil leaks. When I was happy with the basic concrete colour, I filled the joint lines with a thin bead of white glue painted dark grey after it was dry.
For a rougher, broken up surface I have used celluclay mixed with some white glue and rolled out on the display base. The more you roll it out, the smoother it becomes but usually shows a lot of `cracks`.
Spackle or Plaster of Paris can be used. Mix some of the base colour into it in case there are any unexpected cracks. It can be textured as it sets up and extra cracks and breaks added later.
Cheers,
Rich