#warmongers tip: we all know white expanded polystyrene packing can be used for cool scifi terrain, however here are some tips to make it look even better.
1. Modge podge some printer paper strips onto surfaces- this strengthens it and protects against dents.
1. Modge podge some printer paper strips onto surfaces- this strengthens it and protects against dents.
1(cont) modge modge dries hard and matt, way better than thinned pva.
2. Spackling over the surface gets rid of that "polystyrene look". Use a woodflex spackle, or mix in pva glue to regular spackle to get it flexible enough to avoid cracking.
2. Spackling over the surface gets rid of that "polystyrene look". Use a woodflex spackle, or mix in pva glue to regular spackle to get it flexible enough to avoid cracking.
3. Sand down your first layer of spackle to get rid of that "spackle" look- the smaller the texture, the more scaled down it looks.
4. Burrow into the polystyrene and bury some old bolts or scrap metal inside (wrap in gaffa tape to stop it tearing) this adds weight.
4. Burrow into the polystyrene and bury some old bolts or scrap metal inside (wrap in gaffa tape to stop it tearing) this adds weight.
5. A top coat of modge podge mixed with black paint is a must. The paint allows you to see anything you missed, and a few coats of this will protect against spray can paint- which will dissolve polystyrene.
6. Stipple this on with hog hair brushes or sponges for texture.
6. Stipple this on with hog hair brushes or sponges for texture.
7. Insets really make this stuff look complex and not just packing foam. Carve in sockets and stick in scrap container lids, boxes and pringle can arches, then spackle the gaps flush.
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