HOW TO: Make a small (diorama) base

How to make a small base, to be used for a diorama setting or just plain as you see fit.

Materials needed:

Your favourite type base

Oasis

A sharp knife

White glue

Various paints

Any diorama materials of your choice

Oasis should be readily available from any florist that makes their own flower arrangements, costing approximately £1 / £2 a block.

Music: 'assasin' by audionatix
http://www.audionautix.com/index.html

Intro by PuppyZwolle
Modellers wants YouTubers by Smiertspionem / Gerbilessences

Photo of 'raw' Oasis block sourced from the internet.
All other photos by BasicModelling

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• diorama
• base
• oasis
• plastic
• modelling
• models
• hobby
• 1/72
• 1/48
• 1/144
• IPMS
• Airfix
• Revell
• Academy
• Italeri

[alfiesmachinima]

Does PVA glue or Poly cement work?

[BasicModelling]

@alfiesmachinima I mainly use PVA glue for my bases... :) I have improved the method now, as shown in my last couple of videos, i.e the Airfix Buffalo and the Tamiya Bren Carrier, which both are on bases. :)

[JAMIESAFC1999]

could you use polystyrene foam

[BasicModelling]

@JAMIESAFC1999 I would imagine so, but it probably won't shape as easily.. :)

[woodysforest]

very helpfulll hints but i was interested in getting into modelling ww11 and was wondering the best places to get my kits from

[BasicModelling]

@woodysforest If you live anywhere near Lowestoft, go to Hannants in Oulton Broads.. if not try their website! Other than that you may have a local hobbystore, where you live.. Always support your local store if you can.. :)

[bleushift]

@JAMIESAFC1999 best to use is extruded polystyrene..

[bleushift]

thank you i need alot of oasis stuff for my samurai diorama.!

[MrDMTVProductionz]

Going to make a huge ww2 diorama with my dad

[metalluim]

great work , but can u describe please how did u make the tank tracks ?

[woodysforest]

@BasicModelling no i live near nottingham but i will try the website thanks for your help and tips