Lyrgard's custom terain

[Lyrgard]

For a long time, I read the various thread in this forum thinking of how beautifull some customs are, and that it could be a cool thing to try.

I decided to give it a try, and I began with an easy custom terrain piece : a basic bridge.

I saw a lot of people used popsicle wood to make one, but I had some little crate in my garage, so I used that.

I cut a side of the crate into thin strip with an X-acto and then cut them to the needed size to make little planks.

First photos, before painting :


under :

The two little planks under are used to prevent the bridge from sliding. They fit just right between the hex.

I first put a first layer of black spray paint, then painted it with dark brown :


Then two dry brushing, with light and lighter brown (first time doing a dry brushing ever !) :

close up :


I had done what I planned ! But I found it was a little... bare

So I used pincers to cut a nail into very small bits. I then used pliers to drive thoses little bits into the wood, to figurate nails.

It was a little too "clean", so I added so touchs of black on them and here is the result !






I just have to mark the hex on the bridge and add a varnish and I will be done !

Very simple project, took me a couple evenings, and I'm happy with the result. Thanks to all of you that gave me the motivation to do it by showing your great customs !