Display Base Preparations

OK, now for something completely unexciting, and yet without it, any finished figure (or scale model, trophy, etc) looks like something is missing -

that's right, the base!

Scrounged up some pine planking form the local hardware store (just an offcuts) as well as some edging material, also in Pine.

There is a Acrylic display case in the pictures as well, I will move onto that shortly.....

Marked up my dimensions, cut the base down to size, then added putty to end grains to try and get a smooth finish.

Let dry overnight, sand back the next day, and soon, I will be adding a stain/ varnish, a nice warm red tone.

Before that though, I measured up and then mitered down the edging, to act as a visual lock, help secure the case, and act as a retaining wall for the groundwork.

Now, at the wedding itself, plus travel, plus trying to keep dust off it in the newly weds place, a protective case made sense.

Afer a few phone calls, the team at East Coast Plastics were willing to do a 'small' job.

Made to spec, and on schedule (time is running out, and Easter is here, clogging up delivery times with public holidays) and for a decent price too!

They are also willing to do mail order, and are a fairly switched on bunch.

I am happy to recommend them, and here are the details if you want to ask them for it. they are based in eastern Victoria, do keep that in mind....

East Coast Plastics
625 Prices Highway
Bairnsdale
Vic 3875.

Ph (03) 5152 6061

or

eastcoastplastics@gmail.com

I spoke mostly with Anthony, although Claire answered the initial call, both friendly and helpful.

Thanks!