AlanG Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Whilst i've been gathering kits and materials for my upcoming 1/35 Ardennes diorama, i thought i'd better actually learn how to make one. So i've been having a play with static grass and an old 1/48 Tamiya Fw190 A8/R2 i did years ago. This dio is a mule for learning techniques but i'm getting there. I think the grass has come out ok for a newbie lol 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 The mud looks really good too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Excellent diorama mule! I dont think you have anything to worry about, the colours are outstanding, look very natural! Cheers Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Jeff said: The mud looks really good too That's because it's erm.... mud Dried some off in the oven to kill any bugs and mixed it with PVA glue (white glue). It was something that a friend once told me to do. He said why buy expensive artificial mud when you have a garden full of it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 3 hours ago, AlanG said: That's because it's erm.... mud Dried some off in the oven to kill any bugs and mixed it with PVA glue (white glue). It was something that a friend once told me to do. He said why buy expensive artificial mud when you have a garden full of it. BAZINGA !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 After finishing work today i decided to have another go at some of the diorama bushes. I've been 'teasing' some of the lichen apart and it looks (to me at least) like i have some really decent bushes/branches here. I think these will paint up and hold leaves vey nicely. Might have to go out and get some more lichen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, AlanG said: After finishing work today i decided to have another go at some of the Alan, looking good, planning to have my ZM ‘stang in maintenance mode so your ideas have inspired me.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 I have to admit Phil that i am enjoying doing this. I've sort of stalled with my 'plastic' builds due to a little mental health issue but this is starting to get me back into it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 A little Tamiya Flat Earth and ..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Had a play with some fine foam scatter tonight. Used three different colours to try and add a little contrast. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Looks great Alan. A few wee yellow flowers in there and you've got a great representation of the whins around here at the moment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Yep the broom is coming out here too. Looks flippin' great. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 9:51 PM, GusMac said: Looks great Alan. A few wee yellow flowers in there and you've got a great representation of the whins around here at the moment. Just for you then Gus 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Spot on Alan! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Getting busier 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 One home made tree later. Needs a little trimming as there a few stray fibres. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 18 hours ago, AlanG said: One home made tree later. Needs a little trimming as there a few stray fibres. You’re nailing this one Alan, now being back on furlough I can get back to the bench..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Bomber_County said: now being back on furlough I can get back to the bench..... I wish. Had my weekend off this weekend so now i'm back to work tomorrow for 12 days on. Also with the snow we've just got it's going to be a cold bitter day down on the farm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Right i'm gonna call this one as completed(ish). Had real fun making this and it's taught me a lot for when i come to do some serious dioramas. The tree hasn't stuck well so i've had to place a bush around it to hold it down. I'll have to paint and foam scatter that at a later date. But all in all i like what i've created. Not epic. But certainly a good starting point. So here we have a off-airfield Luftwaffe aircraft stand. The idea was that due to allied air attacks to their bases in 1944/45 and the fluid state of the retreat, the Luftwaffe resorted to making these stands in areas of natural cover. Any advice welcome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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