Creating Mini Dio to Photograph (2 Viewers)
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Re: Creating Mini Dio to Photograph Fort Niagara
Nice job. where did you find that great winter photo of the fort? And how did you make the snow/ice covered ground which is most impressive and realistic?
Randy
Nice job. where did you find that great winter photo of the fort? And how did you make the snow/ice covered ground which is most impressive and realistic?
Randy
Hi Randy,
Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. I found the image of Fort Niagria on Google Images. Concerning the snow, actually I was really disappointed with the way it turned out. At first I mixed wood glue with a little dish soap and applied it to the foam. Then I sprinked the snow on the base. The glue did not stick so I scraped it off. Finally I mixed the snow with white paint and applied it directly to the foam. It worked, however, I do not know how to make deeper snow drifts. The snow is from Woodland Scenics, I recommend getting the shaker size.
Best wishes,
Benjamin
Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. I found the image of Fort Niagria on Google Images. Concerning the snow, actually I was really disappointed with the way it turned out. At first I mixed wood glue with a little dish soap and applied it to the foam. Then I sprinked the snow on the base. The glue did not stick so I scraped it off. Finally I mixed the snow with white paint and applied it directly to the foam. It worked, however, I do not know how to make deeper snow drifts. The snow is from Woodland Scenics, I recommend getting the shaker size.
Best wishes,
Benjamin
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Nah, He'll finish off those three no problems with a resounding rendition of 'Men of Harlech'
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Nah, He'll finish off those three no problems with a resounding rendition of 'Men of Harlech'
I thought it was from the Psalms" I shall be exalted amongst the heathen..."
Just a tic... I'm a heathen!
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Nice background picture. Love those Jenkins figures. That one is certainly one of my favorites.
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Setting up to photograph a group of mini dio's featuring the Storehouse...The Lt.
"A loaf of bread and 2 pints of milk please."
Storekeeper is going to be in for a rough time isn't he?
That's a whole load of Zulus Lt. Looking good, and I'll await the defenders being strategically positioned.
Cheers
Simon
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That is quite the setup, did you make the storehouse yourself?
Personally though I think you need a few more Zulus
Personally though I think you need a few more Zulus
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Joe, have you ever thought of placing some cattle in your diorama's? That kraal looks awfully empty.
The Lt.
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That is quite the setup, did you make the storehouse yourself?
Personally though I think you need a few more Zulus
Brit I built the storehouse using Chard's drawing of his map for guide lines and do I still need more Zulsu on the attack or do I still need more? Joachim I'll be stocking the kraal with members of the 2/24th......The Lt.
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Lt your Bday present is on the way! Finally shipped it with some other stuff to some of the forum members. I hope you like it. This dio is very promising. Maybe the best yet. The 2nd Batt.24th. B co. is in for a very hard time!
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Thank you My Lord General for the BDay present that arrived today via the little red white and blue truck. Thanks Michael it was a very nice thought and appreciated. You'll notice the hut is empty for the owner is in the assualt at Rorke's Drift.....The Lt.
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Thank you My Lord General for the BDay present that arrived today via the little red white and blue truck. Thanks Michael it was a very nice thought and appreciated. You'll notice the hut is empty for the owner is in the assualt at Rorke's Drift.....The Lt.
Wow that was quick. Glad you like it. Hope the owner survives to use it.