LASER DETAILED MODEL BASE

[krow113]

Here is a cedar panel I've been fooling with. Looking to make a series of laser engraved model base'. The panel is 8" x 4" x 3/4" and has been cut to allow a nameplate on the end. This is a test panel that is looking very nice so I 've kept on with it.

Seems to be working out ok so far:

The cobble has been masked off and sealed , then a medium dark stain has been applied. I can now go ahead and paint the cobble detail to suit.

Wait for it.....

Edited April 1, 2019 by krow113
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[krow113]

Here is the base with painted section. Acrylic and craft paint wash' , just to see how it goes/looks:

Obvious issues include the grain of the wood.This being 400 year old 'swamp' cedar , that is it was never short of water , it has large grain. Also sealing would be crucial , as well as a proper procedure, which I am attempting to figure out.

Edited April 2, 2019 by krow113

[mylo66]

That is an inspired idea. Looks fantastic!

[krow113]

6 minutes ago, drwho said:

hows it done

 Get a pic of the desired image.

Put it through a graphics program.

Send it to the laser program.

Process it and then send it to the laser.

Test burn material to find the best rendition.

Place and locate and burn the material.

Prime and seal the burnt section.

Paint to suit  and seal the burnt section.

Stain to suit the surrounding material.

 

 Paint staining , sealing , and clear coats or oiling is up to the person working with the base..

Lots of ways to do things.

I've just finished the rough wood work on 20 base' made of the 400 year old cedar .These will be all of the material that I have. 

Thanks for the interest and commenting.

[krow113]

20 off.

Limited edition model base':

Routed edge selection:

I'll number each one , just for fun , and laser in details on some , also a metal plaque will be supplied for each base.

 I could have thrown the pieces in the wood stove , but it would have been a waste of the material.

We'll see how, or if , they sell at our local IPMS  show later this year.