{"id":1600197,"date":"2024-09-24T16:16:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T14:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/?p=1600197"},"modified":"2024-09-24T16:16:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T14:16:45","slug":"playing-with-the-psp-airfield-work-in-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armahobbynews.pl\/en\/blog\/2024\/09\/24\/playing-with-the-psp-airfield-work-in-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing with the PSP airfield – Work in Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The large, uniform surfaces of the airfield are all too inviting to play with painting and test different weathering methods. The 1\/72nd scale airfield base provides an excellent opportunity to try out painting techniques to make it look interesting and display our model perfectly.
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In this article I will show how to create a realistic diorama base of an Allied airfield from the World War II era in a few simple steps.<\/p>\n

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The most successful aces of the 357th FG – (from left) Richard Peterson, Leonard \u2018Kit\u2019 Carson, John England and Clarence \u2018Bud\u2019 Anderson on an airfield covered with PSP mats<\/em><\/p>\n

PSP Airfield – 1\/72 diorama base<\/h2>\n

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Arma Hobby’s 1\/72nd scale PSP Airfield base is made using injection moulding technology from polystyrene – just like the plastic model kits. The crisp, detailed texture faithfully reproduces the surface of the airfield made of PSP panels (\u2018Marston Mat\u2019) and makes it easy to paint and weather.<\/p>\n

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Its 152x152mm (6” x 6”) dimensions allow it to be used with 1\/72 WWII fighters and smaller bombers – the kind of aircraft that operated from airfields covered with PSP mats.<\/p>\n

Painting and weathering<\/h2>\n

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\nTo begin with, we prime the base after first washing it with IPA alcohol or water and detergent. This will ensure good adhesion of the paint and prevent chipping during subsequent painting stages.<\/p>\n\n\t\t