Ship basing - 1/3000

[tomster]

Hi

Just wondering what people use as their ship basing technique. 

I did a bit of research and after some tests / trial and error hope to mount my models on 1.5mm plastic bases (to prevent warping) and use PVA/ tinfoil to create the sea effect prior to painting.  My plan is to paint with a number of washes and dry brushes to give some depth.  The wakes will take a bit of work and experimentation I think.

I've seen some other basing with just PVA glue but it doesn't seem to capture the irregularities you see in the sea.

Any other tips  or recommendations?

Thanks,
Tom

[captaincorcoran]

Hi Tom,

I use a similar technique, 2mm plastic bases but instead I use baking or greaseproof paper stuck down with PVA glue. Scrunch up the paper a lot, then smooth out a little before sticking down. Gives a nice rippled effect. Then wash and highlight to preferred colour. I also add a little bit of textured polyfiller to the prow and stern. Here is an example at 1/2400 scale

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[tomster]

Looks good. Yes that is the type of effect I am aiming for.


Thanks for the tips.