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Posted by jinithith2 on Monday, February 7, 2005 1:54 PM
cool! thanks!
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 6, 2005 8:05 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Foster7155

Not to be cute, but dig it up...literally.

Put some aluminum foil down on a cookie sheet and spread your "dirt" out a little- breaking up any clumps. Put it in a 200 degree oven for about 45 minutes. This will ensure that all the water is removed and that all bacteria is killed. Put it in a plastic baggie and you have all the dirt you need.

To put it on a model, mix this dirt with a 50/50 mix of white glue and water, tint with water-based paint if desired, and apply...Simple.


I agree, the cheapest, most real looking dirt!
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Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, February 6, 2005 7:32 PM
You can't get any cheaper than that.

Also wall putty (mixed with paint) can be a good material for mud.

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  • From: Pensacola, FL
Posted by Foster7155 on Sunday, February 6, 2005 7:28 PM
Not to be cute, but dig it up...literally.

Put some aluminum foil down on a cookie sheet and spread your "dirt" out a little- breaking up any clumps. Put it in a 200 degree oven for about 45 minutes. This will ensure that all the water is removed and that all bacteria is killed. Put it in a plastic baggie and you have all the dirt you need.

To put it on a model, mix this dirt with a 50/50 mix of white glue and water, tint with water-based paint if desired, and apply...Simple.

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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how do you make dirt cheap dirt /mud
Posted by jinithith2 on Sunday, February 6, 2005 6:58 PM
how do you make 3D mud instead of those mud colored paint?Approve [^]
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