Diorama for WWII aircraft

I have heard several people refer to the use of a sheet of fine sandpaper used as a tarmac, with pencil used to simulate seams in th concrete. I haven't tried it yet, but it may be worth a shot. You can also purchase "pre-made" tarmacs online from Verlinden or Custom Dioramics. A bit more expensive than sandpaper, but they look good without all the work.

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You can also check on the web for modeling a tarmac ... I know I have run into several ... but did not book mark them as i am not doing a paved runway but a grass one.... but they are there!

Thank you guys for replying. I shall look into your useful tips.

If my memory serves me right (And it does n't always do that) I think I recall reading an article in this April's edition of FSM about creating a model of a concrete runway. I definately saw this article but whether it was in FSM I can't be apsolutely sure. Yup, don't tell me, I know I should have bought the magazine. Now that it is May the April edition of FSM is no longer on the store shelf. However, if it was in FSM then i'm sure that you guys who bought it will recognise the article I'm refering to, where the author describes his use of glue, talcam powder and spray paint to create a concrete effect. As I only browsed quickly through the magazine in the store that's all I can remember. If you have April's edition in hand or if you know of this type of technique for modelling runways I wonder if you could be so kind as to pass on to me a few more details please.

Flocking from Realistic Sceanery works well. It's usually made for model train set-ups. I think thats the name anyway...

Hey Haydn,
This my sound funny but I use "Mother Nature's" dirt to make the runways.
I will work at the dirt till its a "fine" course(sand like). I do this by grinding the dirt w/ a solid block.
Then when it is time to apply the dirt, I mix water and white glue(Elmers glue) together(ratio of water to white glue is up to you).
After that is done I'll use an ol brush to apply the mix to the areas that I want then I will put on the dirt. I'll keep doing this till I'm satisfied w/ the results.
This is one of a million(LOL)ways to make a runway.
Flaps up,Mike