discussion 1/72 Airfix Severn Class Lifeboat diorama

[spanner570]

Here are some pictures of the finished model. It went together reasonably well, but the decals were very poor.

The harbour wall is made of polystyrene and the sea is clear silicone, shaped with a nail and a coffee stirrer. I experimented with the wave tops and used bits of cotton wool. The disused beacon is made from bits of sprue.

My one regret is I made the landward side of the harbour too short....it's a bit out of balance and an inch or so would have made all the difference....steady!

I'm glad it's finished as I got well fed up knocking bits off the boat!

I hope you like this offering and thanks again for your comments during the build.......

Cheers,

Ron

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[Guest]

Superb as usual Ron, I think the home made break water and rough sea is fantastic. I would give you 5 Stars if I knew how. Cheers Derek

 

[Dave W]

Absolutely brilliant Ron.The water looks real.Ten stars from me!

 

[PaulTRose]

very nice, im impressed by that harbour wall

 

[peterairfix]

In your first pic if i didn't know that 's a model i would swear that was a real place so it's A+ and 5*s to you a real corker.

Peter T.

 

[papa 695]

Great work Ron it looks so real 5 stars all the way, and the cotton wool tip well and truly pinched for any of my future water diorama's

 

[Guest]

Another couple of attempts and you just might get the hang of this diorama business.

Back in the real world .... bloody marvelous !!! 5 stars ain't enough pal.

NEXT !?!?

 

[spanner570]

Thanks ever so much for the great comments on this. I really do appreciate them. Not to mention the *s!

I did scratch around for something to top the waves with for some time. I'm glad it will be of some use Ian.... I'm sure there is a better method for breaking waves but it's a start...

Colin, the crew are ashore.....Whoosh...Bang! The maroon's up, pagers sounding, feet running......

The shout is on!

Thanks again chaps,

Ron

 

[eddiesolo]

Very, very good Ron, outstanding. Is it sealant you used to build up the waves?

I love this so much. 5 star from me.

Si

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for your post Si, after seeing your own excellent seaborne stuff - and under - your post is praise indeed!

Yes it is just clear sealant, built up enough so it won't fall over completely when messed with...if you follow.

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Guest]

Ahhh..my friend, I miss you and your absolutly superbs dios, Ron!!

The water effect is fantastic, well...like the ship.... and the...

Five stars one!!

Cheers. Polux

 

[yak face]

Superb stuff mate, i love it ! The water effect and waves is perfect ,as is the boat and wall .You should be well chuffed with this , its brilliant! , cheers tony

 

[spanner570]

Ahhh..my friend, I miss you and your absolutly superbs dios, Ron!!The water effect is fantastic, well...like the ship.... and the...

Five stars one!!

Cheers. Polux

Gracias a mi buen amigo Polux....I'm pleased you like the water and thank you for the 5*

Tener cuidado,

Ron

 

[spanner570]

Superb stuff mate, i love it ! The water effect and waves is perfect ,as is the boat and wall .You should be well chuffed with this , its brilliant! , cheers tony

Cheers mucker, glad you like it.....always good to read your comments.

Ron

 

[Gern]

Another ***** Ron special. You definitely have the eye for detail and, more importantly, the ability to re-create it!

Gern

 

[ojays]

Are you sure this is a model !!!!!!!

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Absolutely superb Ron ......... The Breakwater with the water crashing on it really is first class.

Peter

 

[Ian M]

That is fantastic Ron. You really have a talent for taking and idea and realising it into a brilliant diorama-

Five stars dont even come close.

Brilliant.

Ian M

 

[spanner570]

Another ***** Ron special. You definitely have the eye for detail and, more importantly, the ability to re-create it!Gern

Thanks for the compliment Dave, I appreciate it. I'm still using your coffee stirrers....I used one on this as a trowel!

 

[spanner570]

Gregg, Peter and Ian. Thanks boys for the enthusiastic posts! They make for very nice reading.

Considering there are not many folks on here making 'floating things' it's great to get such a positive response.

Thanks again,

Ron