discussion MACV SOG diorama

[BigGreg]

Top stuff Greg ,looking fwd to the construction of the dio.

Stay tuned John I'll post as much as l can...and thanks for your kind comment

 

[BigGreg]

Gentlemen today's update on the diorama...bayan or tamarind tree and one of palm tree...l know it's not very exiting...but l want to update you all...have a nice evening

 

[Guest]

Great work on the trees so far Greg - watching with much interest. Is that DAS clay?

 

[BigGreg]

Great work on the trees so far Greg - watching with much interest. Is that DAS clay?

Yes Peter is terracotta Das Clay... fantastic product to work with... little water and you can model it as you wish..

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama...the trees are growing...

 

[Wouter]

That's a neat way of doing trees. Looks very convincing in texture!

Cheers

 

[Guest]

Great work Greg. Maybe I'll dig out that packet of DAS I've had in the cupboard for a couple of years (still seems soft).

 

[BigGreg]

That's a neat way of doing trees. Looks very convincing in texture!

Cheers

Thanks Wouter The technique is easy..
1. Real tree
2. File it clean it add branches
3. Add soldering metal to have look of a bayan tree
4. Cover with toilet paper with pva glue heavy diluted
Voilà...

 

[BigGreg]

Great work Greg. Maybe I'll dig out that packet of DAS I've had in the cupboard for a couple of years (still seems soft).

Dear Peter If it was not "touched" by air...it can last for years.. and once again it's perfect to mimic the bark...

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama....the trees are taking a lot of time to make...plus l did the first coat of the terrain ...have a nice evening

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on the diorama.... terrain with darker colors, branches and leaves... first plant....stay tuned...more to come

 

[scottie3158]

Greg,
Great work on the trees and ground work.

 

[BigGreg]

Greg,
Great work on the trees and ground work.

Thanks Paul really appriciate your support..

 

[Guest]

Looking very good Greg. Some useful tips there as well.

 

[BigGreg]

Looking very good Greg. Some useful tips there as well.

Thanks Peter making it's relaxing-rewarding and demanding :smiling6: :smiling6: :smiling6:

 

[BigGreg]

Dear all here is today's update on thediorama...leaves, leaves and more leaves...and you can see the first plants ...enjoy

 

[Neil Merryweather]

you don't do things by halves, Greg, do you :smiling5:
I have high hopes!

 

[minitnkr]

Oooooooh yeah. Very nice. PaulE

 

[BigGreg]

you don't do things by halves, Greg, do you :smiling5:
I have high hopes!

Well Neil I'll do my best to make it happen.... :smiling: :smiling: :smiling: :smiling:

 

[BigGreg]

Oooooooh yeah. Very nice. PaulE

Thanks Paul it's gonna be funny... a lot of leaves to glue... :smiling6::smiling6::smiling6: