discussion 'LITTLE SOLDIERS' DUNKIRK DIO WITH A TWIST. UNDER CONSTRUCTION. UPDATES PAGE 2/3/4/5.

[eddiesolo]

UPDATES ON PAGE 2, 3 AND PAGE 4.

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The background to this dio is a shattered jetty made out of concrete, debris from British troops left behind on the jetty, some guns, packs, etc. The main characters in this dio are two small children, urchins, stood surrounded by dangerous items of war one wearing a British tin hat and the other wearing a German helmet. They are both looking out to sea with an innocence about them, not knowing what to do or who is the good guys or what is going on. This will be boarded and water effects added with debris in the water. One effect I want to try and play with is to add a oil drum in the water with that rainbow effect on the surface...not sure how I am going to do this yet lol.

This is the first part of the build, the jetty, made from polystyrene and coated in fine brick dust and PVA, right messy job lol. Strengthening wires added with lumps of concrete added, once dry it will sanded if need be and be painted.

The figures and oil drums are what other items I will be using and adding along with some nice items from Alan, ta mate.

Si

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[Alan 45]

Looking good mate , I like those figures mate they will add that human touch

 

[eddiesolo]

Looking good mate , I like those figures mate they will add that human touch

Ta mate, I wanted the jetty to have that uneven, rough appearance and I think it has worked okay, with various painting it should look okay...hopefully.

The figures should work okay, just not looking forward to painting them

Si

 

[Alan 45]

I'm sure it will look great mate and your figures will look great as well

 

[eddiesolo]

I'm sure it will look great mate and your figures will look great as well

Oh, the confidence...I hate figure painting...with a passion...

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Piff and tish mate there's nowt wrong with your figure painting , faces are my problem in fact I've done one recently and he looks more Japanese than British lol

 

[eddiesolo]

Piff and tish mate there's nowt wrong with your figure painting , faces are my problem in fact I've done one recently and he looks more Japanese than British lol

Lol, just want them right when it is a serious piece, well that's the idea.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

Lol, just want them right when it is a serious piece, well that's the idea.Si

You'll do it mate

 

[eddiesolo]

You'll do it mate

Maybe...or maybe the wife will do em...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...*rubs chin thoughtfully*

Si

 

[spanner570]

No cheating Si.....let's see the faces - warts and all.....See what I did there?!

Great subject. I'm sure this will make into a nice, if thoughtful, mini diorama.

Bring it on...

Ron

 

[Alan 45]

Maybe...or maybe the wife will do em...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...*rubs chin thoughtfully*Si

Lol is she any good at painting

 

[eddiesolo]

No cheating Si.....let's see the faces - warts and all.....See what I did there?!Great subject. I'm sure this will make into a nice, if thoughtful, mini diorama.

Bring it on...

Ron

Thanks Ron, warts and all, will have to get Alan to pose for me...

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

Lol is she any good at painting

Better than me in that respect, with my problems I shake like a *******-dog.

Si

 

[Alan 45]

You'll be fine just don't put a lot of paint on your brush and you'll be fine

 

[eddiesolo]

You'll be fine just don't put a lot of paint on your brush and you'll be fine

Brush...oh, I tend to use a roller...

Yeah, will do my best not to splodge it on.

Si

 

[yak face]

Great idea Si, its going to look amazing. Just a thought but how about some clear Pearlescent nail varnish for the oil effect? Painted as a puddle over the top of the water effect It might just work ? worth a little experiment if SWMBO has some. cheers tony

 

[eddiesolo]

Great idea Si, its going to look amazing. Just a thought but how about some Pearlescent nail varnish fotr the oil effect? It might just work ? worth a little experiment if SWMBO has some. cheers tony

Ta Tony, not a bad idea well worth a try, thanks for that.

Si

 

[Guest]

Nice idea and a good start will be watching.

scott

 

[Andy2035]

One of the first casualties of war is innocence...

Looks like a good start Si...

Andy...

 

[eddiesolo]

Nice idea and a good start will be watching.scott

Cheers Scott, the jetty has dried so will have a final sanding to remove the large lumps then it is painting time.

Si