discussion Richy C - 1st dio update

[Guest]

Hi Guys , 1st off you were not wrong Patrick I`ve also had a nightmare trying to get things to fit , I`m hoping after some filling and another coat it will look ok , once thats done its time to weather it (not looking forward to that bit) , still quite a bit to do ie- paint inside of house , fences , window shutters , wall lamp , find something fView attachment 10328rom the garden that looks like a tree , touching up etc etc I could go on all night but I`m slowly gettig there, Richy.

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[spanner570]

Starting to take shape nicely now and I'm glad you are sorting the building out. Take your time and enjoy the build even though sometimes there does seem a long way to go.....It will happen at some stage, you will start to get a real buzz on, but where you are now is poss. the most difficult because your mind is bouncing all over the thing wondering which bit to do first. Try and decide on a particular area and stick there!!

I am with you all the way, keep smiling through!

Ron

 

[Guest]

Cheers Ron , Sorry I cant help you with your computer issues but I had a look at your album and your bale out dio is 1st class mate , well impressed.

Happy new year

Richy

 

[spanner570]

Don't worry I'm sure it can be sorted, and thanks for the comment re. my diorama. perhaps it can give you some pointers for when you add some rubble to your model. Mine was from sweeping the concrete floor in the garage!!! That's my niggle though that people might think I've messed up my album on purpose!

Don't forget, me and the boys and girls are on hand with any help, no matter how trivial it may sound to you, just ask.

Ron

 

[yak face]

hi richy , this looks brilliant , keep at it .What armour are you going to put on it? Like ron says dont be afraid to ask about anything youre not sure about and stick with it, it'll look superb when its all together! cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Nice looking building Rich, looking forward to seeing this progress as I have never done anything like it.

 

[Guest]

Hey Richy, you've done really well with that house, mine's not fit for public viewing yet! I'm looking forward to seeing the development of this one. As Ron said, some rubble will look good as will whatever tank you put on there. If you're thinking about a tree or bush, find some roots (ivy works well) then wash off the dirt, whack it it the microwave for 10 seconds to kill any bugs. You can then paint white glue over the roots & sprinkle with dried herbs. It makes a realistic bush or tree, cheaper & better than the stuff for sale. Patrick

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the comments guys , no armour for this dio only figures , I will try the microwave trick patrick sounds good.

Richy

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[Guest]

Richy those figures are looking pretty cool, hows that air brush?

 

[spanner570]

Richy, this is looking good, you are building up a great atmosphere of abject misery an defeat, well done. One thing though...."KEEP AN EYE ON THE SHIFTY ONE IN THE MIDDLE, CORPORAL RICHY!" lol

Nice work,

Ron

 

[spanner570]

Hey Richy, you've done really well with that house, mine's not fit for public viewing yet! I'm looking forward to seeing the development of this one. As Ron said, some rubble will look good as will whatever tank you put on there. If you're thinking about a tree or bush, find some roots (ivy works well) then wash off the dirt, whack it it the microwave for 10 seconds to kill any bugs. You can then paint white glue over the roots & sprinkle with dried herbs. It makes a realistic bush or tree, cheaper & better than the stuff for sale. Patrick

Nice to see you good people are starting to see the endless supply of diorama stuff is in our gardens, veggy plots, paths, rockeries and yes, even our 'clean' garage floors. We will fight them on the beaches, in the streets and in the hills...We will never surrender our hard earned wonga to a diorama accessory seller again!!

I need a lie down, no I'm already in bed, sorry got very patriotic there!

Ron

 

[Guest]

Afternoon gents , while waiting for the filler to dry on the house i`m going to add these Paras and the gamekeeper ( still got the para with the red beret to do )

Hi Dograt , only used the airbrush once to put a light grey basecoat on the house , seemed nice to use but I know when it comes camo effects its going to be a complete different ball game , the next time I`m going to use it is for a tamiya 1/35 M4 sherman I`ve got which thankfully is only one colour , I`m going to ease myself in gently with this airbrush game.

Richy.

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[Guest]

Looking good Richy, keep the updates coming.

And patrick keep the cheap hints coming too!

Cheers Wayne

 

[Guest]

Evening gents , just a quick one , finnished the para with the beret ( apart from a few bits of touching in ) but getting into the improvising way of modelling I made my own map - needs trimming down but never the less I`m well chuffed , the satisfaction you get from making stuff instead of buying stuff is great , no matter how small , bring on the trees and rifle straps.

Happy new year guys

Richy

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[spanner570]

Evening gents , just a quick one , finnished the para with the beret ( apart from a few bits of touching in ) but getting into the improvising way of modelling I made my own map - needs trimming down but never the less I`m well chuffed , the satisfaction you get from making stuff instead of buying stuff is great , no matter how small , bring on the trees and rifle straps.Happy new year guys

Richy

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This is getting better by the brushload, Richy....Don't you get a buzz out of making stuff yourself, from thinking, scrounging and finally making it? That's why I unfortunately tend to get on my soapbox about the subject!!!!!!Have a great night tonight and 2010.

Ron

 

[Guest]

Your figures look great Richy, really well done. I especially like the uniform colours where they're nicely faded & the helmet camo stuff. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole thing, i reckon you could be on your way to a 5-star dio here! Patrick

 

[Guest]

Cannot wait to see this completed as then you will have time to do a masterclass on figure painting, they look superb ;-0

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the nice comments Gents , hi Graham its going to take many years before I can advise anyone on painting , at the moment its all trial and error - learning as I go , its a massive help belonging to this forum knowing there is advice and encouragement on tap.

This is how its sort of going to look - the main bulk is done , the tricky details start now which I hope will bring it to life.

Richy

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[Guest]

That looks really good Richy. I like the composition, the placing of the figures. It looks really well balanced and the the two scenarios going on at the same time really add life to it. This is really going to be something. I have to admit now to being bitten. I have an idea for a mini diorama using the Tamiya 1/35 BMW motorcycle and sidecar which I have just ordered online. Every time I step out the door I hear Ron's words in my head and look for materials on the floor.. Should be not much bigger than 6" square but I am really looking forward to starting it.

It may be trial and error Richy but those figures look really good in their setting.

 

[stona]

I can't make any "professional" comment on your diorama,never having made one,but its looking really good. Incidentally you haven't nicked the table out of my front room have you? yourst looks remarkably similar to mine!

Cheers

Steve