MAKING CHAOS MONOLITHS
No one is entirely sure of the purpose of the monoliths that have been dedicated to the Gods of Chaos. Some believe them to be the sites of dark rituals, while others believe them to be focal points through which the Ruinous Powers can be concentrated. What is certain is that they are altogether evil...
Chaos Monoliths litter the Chaos Wastes up north. They are weird, powerful, and fun to make! In the following pages we'll show you some ideas about how to make a monolith for each of the four powers as well as Chaos Undivided. To check them all out, use the link at the bottom of this page. We'll start with a Chaos Undivided monolith. This will basically be a tall finger of rock adorned with a Chaos symbol.
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Draw your monolith shape using a pen on the surface of a piece of polystyrene insulation foam (found at most do-it-yourself stores). Using a sharp knife cut out the shape of your monolith. Be sure to cut away from yourself. |
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Arrange the pieces until you find them compositionally pleasing. Try and make sure that piece will meet up and glue flush so that you can not see any gap. |
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Glue the pieces together with PVA white glue. While the glue dries, cut a piece of MDF hardboard and bevel the edges to serve as the base of your monolith. Attach your final structure to the MDF hardboard base using PVA white or wood glue. Fill any gaps with filler putty or wood glue. Attach a Chaos symbol (like the one found in the Chaos Warrior regiment) at this point if you wish. |
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Texture the monolith using a fine or coarse sand. Using an old brush, spread one part water, two parts wood glue all over the monolith and then dip it in sand. Let the sand and glue dry completely before basing the monolith. |
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Be sure to paint your undercoat directly onto the monolith rather than using an aerosol undercoat as it will melt the polystyrene. Flock the base using sand and stones. Base coat, highlight and shade your monolith any colour you wish. After all it is Chaos! |
