White Ape of Barsoom-2: Groundwork (5)

The painting of the groundwork--including the ruins!--has been completed. I will revisit the ground- work often over the next week-10 days, punching up details, and finalizing values.

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003

White Ape of Barsoom-2: Groundwork (4)

Some of you might recall from the first project that the dominant floral species in the Barsoomian dead sea bottoms--and elsewhere--is the ubiquitous yellow moss/lichen.

I have now applied the moss covering using the Woodland Scenics products--it is now drying. These products are virtually tailor-made for this terrain, and I can't recommend them enough! I
will hopefully be able to finalize the majority of the terrain in the next few days DONE; with the fine detail and the chromatic work on the ruins commencing over the weekend. . . 

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003

White Ape of Barsoom-2: Groundwork (3)

I have just concluded priming the raw underlying materials, and applying the basic colours of the Martian landscape via airbrush. While the groundwork could very well stand as is, the Barsoom- ian flora that will be applied in the days to come will take this to the next level. . . . 

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003

White Ape of Barsoom-2: Groundwork (2)

I have added and textured the foundational groundwork (MS), integrating the resin city ruins to the wooden display pedestal. . . 

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003

White Ape of Barsoom-2: Groundwork

Resin foundational groundwork has been permanently attached to the display base. The groundwork can now begin in earnest.

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003