How To "Under Ground Tunnel"

[Blowtorch]

Ok this was inspired by Violentfix and his sewer tunnel. (here's his link http://www.violentfix.com/cobra/dio-creation/tunnel.htm)

I just needed to put my own little twist on it for my needs. Here Tunnel Rat shows what the finish product looks like.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5823.jpg

The things you need for this are:
One shipping tube ( in this case a shrink wrap tube )
An old paint brush
dirt
bucket
and some water.

Ok first step is cutting your tube.
You always want to measure twice and cut once.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5831.jpg

Now the cutting. Let's take a second to mention safety. Make sure you are wearing the proper protection when cutting. With the tube I'm using here it's best to use a jig saw or circular saw. Don't use a dremmel. I burns the tube and stinks. And your wife starts to complain about the smell.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5832.jpg

After cutting the next step is mixing the dirt and water. Thus making mud. Which is the look we are going for.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5824.jpg

[Blowtorch]

Now when doing your mix try to use as little water as possible. What you want is really thick mud.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5825.jpg

The next step is just to paint it on. I mean lets face it dirt is free just go outside and get some. Also if you end up with small rocks or sticks leave them in the mix it will give you tunnel more life.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5827.jpg

Then just "paint it" (more like slap it on) You're going to do at least three coats because your first coat will soak in to the cardboard.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5828.jpg

Your end result after the mud drys will give you a very natural look. Which after all is what we're are after.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5833.jpg

[Blowtorch]

Here's a couple better pictures of the tunnel wall

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5829.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/DSCF5830.jpg

Now the final dio story picture.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p278/Blowtorch_album/TR3.jpg

[C.I.A.D.]

Top Notch Instruction Guide, BT!

The pics were awesome & that BT figure is mintacular.

http://www.cobraisland.com/forums/images/smilies/quagmire.gif aaaaaaaaaaaalright

[deanhp]

Very Awesome Dude.

[DarthBrett]

Very informative tutorial. BTW, way to go on putting Blowtorch to work! He needs a rest after all of that heavy lifting I bet.

[seppaku]

WOW.. Damn good tutorial...Was Blowtorch wearing safety glasses???LoL

[wildbill73]

cool tutorial, very simple!!

[panzer]

AWESOME work.

[Blowtorch]

WOW.. Damn good tutorial...Was Blowtorch wearing safety glasses???LoL

Of course even Joes need to be safe. So remember kids always use the proper safety equipment when working with tools.
And now you know, and knowing is half the battle.
Thanks guys for the comments.

[Hicks_Royel]

That's pretty dang cool gonna have to dog ear this thread for later.