Snow?

[Chrispy]

Okay, I\'ve heard various ways of doing Snow on the shoutbox, but now that I try, I can\'t remember any of them.. I have a primative way of doing snow by using salt, but that\'s not working too well. So, does anyone have comments/suggestions? I think it would be good to finally compile them here..

 

[Errex]

I think I remember...

... something about using talcum powder and superglue. Suppossedly it goes like this: put 2-3 drops of superglue over the surface, then dust some talcum over it, to cover and to absorb the glue. It is neccesary to do it several times, as this gives the build-up effect that real snow has.

I also remember that there is a specialized powder you can use instead of the talcum, but can\'t recall the exact name or manufacturer.

 

[nvstudios]

Surprising how often I have to point this out... WOODLAND SCENICS makes snow. It\'s a clear flock, not white, so be sure to paint the base white first and if you want it over rocks to give them a spray of white first.

 

[gilibran]

Try out No-Fire Snow by DUNCAN Ceramics.
These nontoxic, nonfired self-sealing paste makes realistic snow and textured effects over finished pieces. These product can be used on nearly everything. Fast and easy and most important highly controllable.

http://www.duncanceramics.com/ceramics/products/product.asp?ID=5224&SID=8

 

[sivousplay]

I\'ve tried a number of products for snow and it\'s my opinion that SnowFlakes by TechStar is the superior product. I\'ve posted another forum about doing snowy bases where I\'ve talked about how to use it.

If you like the snowy bases I\'ve done on Logan Grimnar and the Celtos warriors I\'ve posted here, I\'d suggest taking a look at:

http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=147

jim

 

[gilibran]

In addition to sivousplay´s suggestion you can use the dust from white marble.

Where you can get this ?
Ask your local grave-stone makers...

 

[Sand Rat]

Snow

When doing snow for 1/35 scale military models, I use Arm and Hammer Baking Soda. Put some white glue down and dust it on in several layers just like the talcom powder and super glue method, with the advantage that it will come off with water if necessary.

 

[private pile]

for my eldar army i painted the base space wolves grey (which is blue) the flocked it. after waiting two days or so i paint it white. itll take a couple of coats but i think it looks great

 

[Chrispy]

Just thought I\'d put my 2 cents in.. I was a teh science museum the other day when I saw a product in a tube that said it made realistic looking snow from expanding when in contact with water.. I wondered if I could use a tiny amount on glue and water but it was $7 so I thought now way if it doessn\'t work... If you do go to a science musuem place I\'m sure you could get a crystal growing kit, cause those things just look kewl..

 

[tsnake]

Originally posted by gilibran
In addition to sivousplay´s suggestion you can use the dust from white marble.

Where you can get this ?
Ask your local grave-stone makers...

Damn... ya beat me to it.
Well, I actually have a few chunks of white marble that I got from the \"free pile\" at the Vermont Marble Museum, in Proctor VT
I was looking at it one night thinking... wow, it sure is white. :idea:
I went at it with a file and s-l-o-w-l-y filed a good amount off it. I haven\'t used it as snow yet, but it will certainly look pretty good if it dries remotely like it looks.

I might use the same method for filing other stone for better sand... or more proportionally correct sand.
Chris

 

[Chrispy]

Waitaminute!!

I started this forum? When did I do that? I\'m scared.....:~(

 

[Sturmhalo]

I have book somewhere that deals with terrain modelling and it mentions snow in there. It\'s the Osprey \'terrain modelling masterclass\'.

For heavy snow drifts with an untouched and unbroken appearance, thick plaster poured heavily over the basic ground work looks good (in the picture at least!). If you want more texture you can buy packets of special snow stuff to simulate that. Can\'t remember the make but a good model shop should be able to put you in the right direction. They also do a dirty, slushy snow stuff supposedly! Very fine poly beads might work to simulate a light snow fall (model shop again though).

 

[Burzmali]

Spray on snow (for windows and Christmas trees etc... - in the shops now) does not work. Repeat DOES NOT WORK DOES NOT WORK. Well, it look fine but comes off way too easily and never dries. Even if you varnish etc..

(Tempoary snow for Winter campaigns??? how does it affect paint? How easy to clean minis after? Have to find out...)

Alas that empty Chaos Black spray can will never be snow covered... (test before you ruin your latest model... like me - the tank is happy)

Burzmali

 

[dresch]

Use what the top painters use, Hudson and Allen snow. However, good luck finding any.

Regards,
David D.
Online Miniature Painting and Modeling Guide
http://members.aol.com/drdresch

 

[DragonPaint]

One of the best looking products I have used to making snow is SNOW-TEX by Decoart (http://www.decoart.com)
Is a sort of acrylic white mixed with small round sand that you can stir on your miniature base with a toothpick.
Here\'s an example:
http://www.coolminiornot.com/index.php?id=13856

Happy holydays to everyone )

Paolo