For this piece of terrain you will need the following -
- 2x 90 degree 1/2" pvc connectors
- 4" of 1/2" pvc pipe
- PVA glue
- Superglue
- a 6"x 3" piece of hard board (the exact dimensions aren't important. Just eyeball something that looks right)
- Stuff to base your scenery - ballast, rocks, sand - whatever you use for your models
- Black spray paint (or GW Black Primer if you are rich)
- A few colors of cheap Hobby-Lobby paint (about $1 a bottle)
- File off any markings from the pvc connectors and then stick them on both ends of your pvc pipe.
- Glue the assembled piece down to your hard board with the super glue and let it dry.
- Cover the base with a thin layer of PVA glue
- Pour your ballast or basing material over the glue and let it dry. This might take an hour or two.
- Make a mixture of 1:1 PVA glue and water and brush over your ballast. Let dry.
- Put a few rocks or other bits on the base for character.
- Once all the glue is dry prime the piece with your black primer or spray paint.
For my pice I drybrushed the pipe with a cheap acrylic metallic silver I bought at Hobby-Lobby. I then dry brushed that with a lighter layer of a bronze that I also picked up at Hobby-Lobby. For the gravel I dry brushed it with a light layer of grey Hobby-Lobby paint. I then put down a few drops of PVA glue and added some green flock.
Below is a picture of the completed terrain piece.