discussion Battle Of Britain

[Guest]

Hi everyone, last year I got one of those 1/76 Airfix airfield diorama gift sets as a christmas present I had only made a tent with an afrika corps radio operator with a small base before it, and I had little experience with dioramas; so I thought it was nice to have a base that I could just paint and put some grass onto. I accidentally made the spitfire with the wheels up, so I decided I would use the mustang I made for the 'Under a Tenner' GB in January Considering it's only the second diorama I've made, I've really enjoyed it and think I've made quite a good job I'll have some of the earlier pictures as I worked through it too


All comments appreciated


Blair


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For the grass I decided it would be best to buy some Woodland Scenics Green Scatter, the one in the middle is the one that I used as it was a mix of both colours (that may be wrong, but I definitely know it was Woodland Scenics Scatter of some sort)


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As you can see, the base was plastic and pre-made (which was helpful to have, and the plastic was good for sticking down the crew when the bases were cut off of them) I had started painting over it, ready for the grass to be put on


The grass was scattered onto wet paint and left to dry, I then painted some parts of it darker and put more on top, to give the effect of darker grass


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This photo (above) has the ground looking darker in some places, I decided it being darker in some places would bring some more realism to the diorama, so I cut up a sponge and dabbed darker shades of the ground onto it on the one below i painted over it then re-did the sponging of it


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I also bought some red flower effect stuff similar to the grass and mixed it with the green to make it look like flower patches


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I planned how I wanted the diorama to look before the bases were cut off the figures


Below here is the finished diorama


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Thanks for looking

 

[Guest]

I dont have any photos of the brown lorry being made, but I have quite a few of the blue lorry, although I have not used either of them. I'll put up some photos tommorow sometime

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Superb job Blair..... I like it.

 

[Guest]

Superbly done Blair, looks great.

 

[Guest]

A very good job you've done with that Blair, it creates a nice scene.


You've got me wondering about what would've happened in the BoB if we'd have had Mustangs!

 

[Robert1968]

Cracking dio really like the build info too ( very nice and tidy ) love all the weatgering tech and of course the mustang sets it off superbly


Well done


Robert

 

[flyjoe180]

That is great work Blair, nicely done indeed.

 

[bazers]

Nice job.

 

[rickoshea52]

I think these can look quite toy like sometimes if the same shade of grass is used all over, you haven't taken that route and varied the shades which makes for a much more convincing effect. It's a very good finish but most importantly you are learning new skills and techniques from each build that you do.


Well done.

 

[BrianT]

Nice work Blair

 

[Guest]

Thank you for all your nice comments

 

[Guest]

Very nice work here Blair,the added dimensions of grass set the scene well.


The Mustang is very nicely built and painted also.

 

[Guest]

Very nice work here Blair,the added dimensions of grass set the scene well.
The Mustang is very nicely built and painted also.

Thanks Ralph

 

[spanner570]

This is a credit to you Blair. Excellent diorama.


You certainly have a talent. I like the way you visualised needing blotchy patches to break up the green colour. This is what I call the 'Sit back and take a look.' moment.


The subtle expansion joints in the concrete are very well done too.


If you fancy saving a few bob, get hold of a Weetabix - other breakfast cereals are available! Grind it up in your hand and you have grass scatter, and for 1/76 / 72, once painted is every bit as good as bought stuff and a darn sight cheaper too.....Give it a try - nothing to loose.


Here's to your next build. Onwards and upwards!


Ron

 

[Guest]

This is a credit to you Blair. Excellent diorama.
You certainly have a talent. I like the way you visualised needing blotchy patches to break up the green colour. This is what I call the 'Sit back and take a look.' moment.


The subtle expansion joints in the concrete are very well done too.


If you fancy saving a few bob, get hold of a Weetabix - other breakfast cereals are available! Grind it up in your hand and you have grass scatter, and for 1/76 / 72, once painted is every bit as good as bought stuff and a darn sight cheaper too.....Give it a try - nothing to loose.


Here's to your next build. Onwards and upwards!


Ron

Thanks Ron Some really good tips there, I'll give it a try sometime

 

[Guest]

The 'almost' ( ) finished lorries


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I think I'll make a thread for them when they're re-painted and the decals are on


Blair

 

[Guest]

Great work at this tiny scale

 

[Guest]

Great work at this tiny scale

Thanks Polux

 

[john i am]

A cracking little dioarama there mate.

 

[Guest]

A cracking little dioarama there mate.

Thanks John