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Sand base & crackle paint
I initially apply PVA glue and sand to the base so the crackle paint will have something to stick to, I found the crackle paint peels right off if applied directly to the plastic base.
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Painting the desert colours
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I water down the paint and apply it heavily since it needs to seep into the deepest recesses, I actually use a mix of Kimera red oxide and black but any very dark brown should work
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A heavy drybrush
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Another heavy drybrush
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A lighter drybrush of the white
Wash and final drybrush highlight
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Tint the colours to a yellow brown and give the earth a dirtier look
Water
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Final light drybrush of the bone white and even a few touches with a pure white