ACW diorama (1 Viewer)

[attic_david]

I have just completed this dio for a customer. He asked for the figures to be modeled into the landscape- a first for me. It was a brilliant project to do because I didn't have to worry about leaving flat areas to put figures. I could go to town with long grass and steep gradients.










Most collectors I have come across would not want the figures to be touched with a paint brush let alone modeling clay and paint. Is this approach for displaying figures a popular one? If it isn't, will it grow in popularity or do you think there will only be the occasional request for this type of display.
My wish is that I get more of this type of work to do. I enjoyed the terrain making, as I said earlier, but I loved laying out the figures into some sort of story. All in all a very satisfying job.
To finish it off, my customer is looking for an original Victorian display case to put it in. What a great idea.

 

[attic_david]

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[Steven Chong]

...Most collectors I have come across would not want the figures to be touched with a paint brush let alone modeling clay and paint. Is this approach for displaying figures a popular one? If it isn't, will it grow in popularity or do you think there will only be the occasional request for this type of display ...

While I like the effect, I probably would want the use of scenic materials that can be removed if there is a future desire to display the original figures or to sell them.

 

[marco55]

While I prefer the figures modeled into the diorama I would be concerned with breakage when the piece is sent back to the owner.
Mark

 

[kilted vampire]

I am all for doing what one wants with their toys. I sometimes wonder about values though. Making a flat space might be a pain but there are ways to make that easy. The all one has to do is throw ground cover over the bases.
I will say that the CS figures look great in their base. Keep up the good work.

 

[Octavian]

I do like the look of this line from CS. Great job on the dio. It really does bring out the appeal of these figures.

 

[attic_david]

Thanks for the feedback. I think most collectors would want the figures left untouched as you mentioned so I guess I will just have to enjoy doing this sort of work when it turns up but don't expect it too often!

David

 

[Rob]

Excellent pics,great action scenes there.

Rob