"eternal war of the poor man"

[Guest]

start on diorama.

inbetween working on my tank i have made a start on my dio. giving me a better idea of what i'm doing. i've cut a base and postioned some card for hilly areas, small branches for trees cut bottle tops for craters and a bigger cut bottle top for an explosion. i still might add a barbed wire fence and few other bits but you get the general picture. also made a frame for the finished thing (my favourite and easyiest bit seen as i do that sort of thing all the time). if anyone whats to help me with ideas i'm happy to hear them.

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[Guest]

This really gives a good idea as to how you will achieve the final dio Bobby, looking like it will be a brilliant job matey, well done bud, Martin :-)

[Guest]

Bobby mate this is lookin good love the layout, keep posting those pics and keep up the good work.

scott

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Bobby

This is looking really interesting. I'm particularly intrigued to see how the bottle 'explosion' develops. Have you decided what material you will use for the ground work? I use a fabulous product called Sculptamould which is a bit like plaster of paris mixed with some sort of paper like material - but it makes for great scenery that you can mould into shape.

It's taking shape!

Cheers

Paul

[Guest]

hi paul. i havn't actually decided what to use for the ground. i was gonna use either plaster, filler or silacone which i have lying around.not sure whats better

[Guest]

Hi Bobby, looking great. Some nice ideas for dios liking this big time.

As for the airbrush thinners I use is ready mixed Halfords blue screen wash, like Scott said dont use water if using Tamiya Acrylics.

Ade

[spanner570]

With this diving off for a few days lark, I am missing so much on the progress of the Summer G/B.

Bobby, this is looking really good and coming along nicely...

Just a thought on your dio. 'Ground'. Be very careful using plaster, put on a bit thick it will crack big time. Use several thin layers.

I will be watching with interest how this comes along, good luck.

ron

[Guest]

just keeping ya posted.

hey guys thanks for the comments and advise on airbrush work and plaster. i've been busy caught up in work lately, loads of hours and overtime. so i havn't got much done. i've had a practice with the airbrush and it's great! am wondering what took me so long to get one! not just for modeling but it will be great for my artwork, especially sky and smokeyness. i've started the painting on my tank and it's coming along nicely(pics to come soon). but for now i've continued on the diorama base. here's some pics...

i still have a good bit to do, paint the grass(made of fur, thanks scott), fill the stream with varnish, add the barbwire to the fence and cover the ground with mud and snow. snow on the trees and everything else too.

i'm not to sure about my explosion? i think i might try again with a plastic bottle top cut into thinner strips? but tell me what you think.

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[Guest]

Coming on well Bobby. I still have to start work on the base for mine, I am relying on learning so much more from you guys.

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Bobby

The dio looks sweet, love the snow and footprints. I'd maybe lose the leaves on the trees as they seem a bit out size, but then again they may look amazing with snow on them. I think the explosion is a neat idea but I think you maybe right about cutting it into smaller strips. It looks great at the base but loses a bit toward the top in my opinion, but I'm no authority on explosions! The composition and the finish of the base is quality. Well done mate it's gonna be a belter!

Cheers

Paul

[Guest]

thanks paul. glad you noticed the footprints. didn't know if they where noticable. i was thinking the same about the leaves, i started cutting a few then like yourself, thought the snow would look nice and thick on them if i left some. as for the explosion, it'll take a few attempts.

[Guest]

hi people. just a wee post to say that i've stuck a larger pic of my avatar photo onto my gallery if anyone did actually wonder what it was, that and i was gonna change it soon.

p.s. my pics are big!?! if someone did this, thanks very much, thats much better.

[Guest]

Bobby mate this is coming on a treat, i've got to say i haven't started my dio yet still adding the finishing touches to the 8 -rad in between that and airbrush lessons for carrie my wife i haven't had time, Keep up the good work mate.

scott

[Guest]

Good to see that Carrie is taking time to show you how to use an airbrush Scott :music_whistling:

[Guest]

KV-1 tank in progress.

hi there folks. i've been having fun getting used to my airbrush and spending time getting stuck into my diorama base. gonna need to give the place a good hoover, i've got grass, snow, dirt, stones and twigs everywhere. lol. still a good bit to do but getting there. for now tho, i've gave my kv-1 tank the first part of its paint job, just all i can do with the airbrush.dark olive and grass green with a bit of brown dusting in areas. next, i'll give it a lacquer then start to weather it.

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