For a quick and easy base for a figure, vignette, or even 1/48 scale vehicles, try a wall-patch disk. These are self-adhesive plastic disks used to prevent or cover damage caused by a doorknob hitting a wall. They are available in at least two sizes: just under 5″ diameter and just over 3″ diameter. They can be painted and have a pebble-grain finish, so washes or dry-brushing quickly bring out texture and detail. They can even be attached to a finished wooden base for a more formal look. You can find these disks at hardware and home improvement stores.

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Rob BlairRiverton, Utah