First, I have a perfectly sized piece of blue Styrofoam for a base but it has a 1/8 inch split on the side about 3/4 inch long. Is there any way that split can be filled so I can use this piece of Styrofoam? Suggestions? Second, I have a copper tow chain that I intend to use in the diorama. What color should I paint the tow chain? The rest of the diorama is done in Tamiya acrylic. I will use Mig pigments for rust. Thanks for your input, Leddy
Bondo is good stuff, or Durhams Water Putty. But I prefer Bondo.
Hello!
You might try looking here:
www.vietnam.net.pl/M55mod3en.htm
On this page I describe building a styrofoam diorama base.
As for the chain - try looking for some real-life chain and just try to duplicate what you see - works best IMHO. It probably would be natural steel, weathered but not too much rust - it would be constantly grinded away while the chain moves.
Hope it helps, have a nice day
Paweł
Split vertically? Like in plan view?
Healthy dose of white glue and some straight pins to span the gap.
Split horizontally? White glue and a bit of weight until set.
If the edges need to be ex[posed, I guess Liquitex Gell medium–which should not react to the foam.
Yeps, I’ve got bigger lines in my face.