paganpete Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hi all, I have a really quick question for you (apologies if this has already been asked)! For dioramas and the like, where is the best place to get display bases/plinths etc at a decent price - I have googled and there seems to be a huge range out there (and also very expensive for a bit of wood)! Many thanks! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Get yourself down to your nearest B&Q or HomeBase store. Go to the saw cutting area. There you'll find a 'bin' with off cuts of wood. You may find some off-cuts of MDF. Grab a load, get a docket from one of the workers. Either store only charges about £1 or £2 for a load of these off cuts. Last week I got nearly half-a-trolley worth for 20p. ** Get your treasure home and cut it up yourself. MDF gives a nice finish. You can spray it, brush paint it, flock/grass it, or what ever takes your fancy. HTH Fred ** I got bits ranging from 8" x 2'6" down to 4" x 8" in various thickness' PS: Some builders merchants also have off-cuts which they'll sell you cheaply. Edited May 17, 2013 by Black Knight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks Black Knight! Never thought of that, there is one just round the corner from where I work, will give them a bash today! Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 SQUADRON Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 for dioramas n vignetts i find picture frames very usefull. you can pick them up in a veriety of shapes n sizes from places like Wilkinsons n Q D. Tho if your on a real budget mast charity chops have them, they might need a quick coat of paint or varnish but its suprising what you can find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipkicker Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Be careful with MDF , if you get it too wet it will warp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 A visit to your local charity shop will reward one with old pictures and frames that can be modded in to your desired diorama base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Go to a local charity shop and buy a cheap picture frame, and cut some MDF to fit for the base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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