Proud Kraut Posted August 15, 2019 Share #26 Posted August 15, 2019 Dennis, another great vignette. Thanks for sharing this project! How did you do the snow, please? Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #27 Posted August 15, 2019 Here are some more photos with natural lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #29 Posted August 15, 2019 The BAR man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted August 15, 2019 The Gunner clearing snow off the M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #31 Posted August 15, 2019 Back view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #32 Posted August 15, 2019 The old Tamiya Jeep cap figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #33 Posted August 15, 2019 overview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #34 Posted August 15, 2019 A closer view of the field phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share #35 Posted August 15, 2019 The snow is just this small bag of scenic model snow that I found at the craft store. After I built up the terrain with the modeling clay and it dried for a few days I painted it a dark brown and let that dry up good for a few days. I then covered that with this grass mat. I used white craft glue and cut pieces to fit over the mound and front slope. After that dried up for a day or two I touched up any areas with brown and dark shadow earth colors. Once every thing was set, painted and finished I painted thinned out white glue over the tops and then dusted the snow over it. I let that dry up, shook off the excess and then did that 2 or 3 more times to build up the snow. I didn't want 2 feet of snow just enough to make it look cold and miserable. The terrain and snow took about 5 times longer than making and painting the figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted August 16, 2019 Share #36 Posted August 16, 2019 Dennis...super build.Like all of them you do it conveys a story.The level of skill and imagination always amazes me in your builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted August 16, 2019 Share #37 Posted August 16, 2019 Sure looks cold and miserable...be the same here in a couple months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted August 16, 2019 Share #38 Posted August 16, 2019 Well done. Feels cold to me. Truly excellent ,thanks for posting. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted August 16, 2019 Share #39 Posted August 16, 2019 Wow Dennis, you know nothing brings out a diorama's true feel than natural light, and it did with this one. Owen (Kammo-man) mentioned there were bread crumbs and I noticed them in pics #27b and #30; like all the spent shells that I didn't notice before. So this outpost has already seen action. Nice job. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted August 16, 2019 Share #40 Posted August 16, 2019 Dennis, Thanks for the additional photos. This is an amazing diorama! Excellent job! Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd62 Posted August 16, 2019 Share #41 Posted August 16, 2019 I love it, very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted August 16, 2019 Share #42 Posted August 16, 2019 The snow is just this small bag of scenic model snow that I found at the craft store. After I built up the terrain with the modeling clay and it dried for a few days I painted it a dark brown and let that dry up good for a few days. I then covered that with this grass mat. I used white craft glue and cut pieces to fit over the mound and front slope. After that dried up for a day or two I touched up any areas with brown and dark shadow earth colors. Once every thing was set, painted and finished I painted thinned out white glue over the tops and then dusted the snow over it. I let that dry up, shook off the excess and then did that 2 or 3 more times to build up the snow. I didn't want 2 feet of snow just enough to make it look cold and miserable. The terrain and snow took about 5 times longer than making and painting the figures. Excellent! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe55 Posted August 27, 2019 Share #43 Posted August 27, 2019 Well done sir! Nice touch on the shell casings, ammo boxes and ration cartons Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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