Large Scale Central

Working on tunnel portal made from blue foam

Modeling
#1

Here is a Portal I started on yeaterday. The overall size is 14" wide by 15" high. The opening is 7" wide by 9" high. I’m using 1” foam blue board. Haven’t decided if the finish will be cut stone or concrete work. I’m taking pictures as I go along so I may do a page or article on a “how to”

I burnt the pattern into the foam today. But can’t decide on the finish. I may try the concrete work look. First, I thought I would try a couple of paint schemes and see what it would look like.

One was with a base coat of black, one coat of brown and a wash of gray.

One a base coat of yellow, two light coats of brown with a black wash. .

#2

Yogi,
I vote for the base coat of yellow and the two light coats of brown and a black wash. I think it is a more natural color due to the effects of mother nature and the natural chemicals in the ground. Don’t forget a little bit of green for the moss.
Ron

#3

I agree with Ron. I like the red stone look.

#4

Either way, it’s nice work Yogi!

#5

Neither of them would look any good without the very nicely done stonework .
Nice job .
Mike

#6

One a base coat of yellow, two light coats of brown with a black wash.

Well I’m unanimous in my vote !!

Cheers,