discussion Battle of DAK TO. Hill 875

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama Dak To hill 875...the terrain is almost finished still branches to add and l started the first group of soldiers...enjoy

 

[Guest]

Great work all round Greg.

 

[BigGreg]

Great work all round Greg.

thanks John appriciate your comment

 

[Si Benson]

That groundwork is coming on nicely :thumb2:

 

[minitnkr]

I know you'll add lots of organic detritus but don't forget lots of brass (40mike, 7.62 & .223). PaulE

 

[BigGreg]

That groundwork is coming on nicely :thumb2:

thank you

 

[BigGreg]

I know you'll add lots of organic detritus but don't forget lots of brass (40mike, 7.62 & .223). PaulE

thanks Paul it will happen.. i prepared loads of debris and i'll add brass as much as possible...

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama Dak to hill 875..first soldier Sgt.Kelly..weathering/aging/dusting will be done later..enjoy

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama Dak To hill 875..weathering on Sgt. Kelly and positioning in the diorama...enjoy

 

[Guest]

Really impressive Greg, the ground work is exceptional.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

fabulous ,Greg, the figure looks really natural in the base

 

[BigGreg]

Really impressive Greg, the ground work is exceptional.

fabulous ,Greg, the figure looks really natural in the base

thank you all for your kind comments I still have to add a lot branches and i'm trying to give poses as naturals as i can..

 

[Steve Jones]

Wonderful work on the figure and base. Looks like you are having a lot of fun

 

[rtfoe]

Nice, it's coming together Greg, bit by bit.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[BigGreg]

Wonderful work on the figure and base. Looks like you are having a lot of fun

Thanks Steve...indeed l'm having a blast..

 

[BigGreg]

Nice, it's coming together Greg, bit by bit.

Cheers,
Richard

I followed your advice Richard ..l will add also soon freshly cut branches...

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama Dak To hill 875...2nd soldier Pvt. John Steer assistant machine gunner..you can see it clean..weathered and in the diorama...enjoy

 

[adt70hk]

Greg - simply outstanding. Top draw work indeed. Andrew

 

[rtfoe]

Fantastic Greg. :thumb2: I like your painting style with the highlights in the right places. Strong but good for this scale in a dio with many figures.

I don't know if you've tried this but see if you can simulate freshly stirred earth against dried surface soil. I think it boils down to adding diluted PVA or white glue to craters or any upturned soil to create tones to the groundwork. You've got the colors right for hilly terrain with dark earth...red earth is usually found in lower country sides where clay forms closer to the river tributaries and deltas.

If I'm saying too much just ignore me, I get enthusiastic when I see a good dio forming.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[BigGreg]

Fantastic Greg. :thumb2: I like your painting style with the highlights in the right places. Strong but good for this scale in a dio with many figures.

I don't know if you've tried this but see if you can simulate freshly stirred earth against dried surface soil. I think it boils down to adding diluted PVA or white glue to craters or any upturned soil to create tones to the groundwork. You've got the colors right for hilly terrain with dark earth...red earth is usually found in lower country sides where clay forms closer to the river tributaries and deltas.

If I'm saying too much just ignore me, I get enthusiastic when I see a good dio forming.

Cheers,
Richard

Thanks Richard for your kind comment and remark...l'll try to do what u said..and u are not bothering at all...l love those kind of comments it makes me think to do even better...