Modelling / sculpting blocks (1 Viewer)

[GlennRobin]

Hello,

Could I get some advice please?

I’ve made a few dioramas in the past just using boards and scenery, (Sudan, Waterloo, Zulu etc) but now I am going to try a diorama with height that involves a bit of sculpting.

I thought I would start with a WW1 trench scene (1/30 scale) but I’m not sure what to use to build up the earth with.

I got some dry floral foam blocks to carve out, but they don’t seem very nice to work with.
Somebody told me that they might shrink and crumble over time so I should try insulation, but when I google insulation there is so many types

Any advise for the best type of block material to use would be appreciated.

Glenn

 

[29 Let's Go]

I used 2" foam

Steve

 

[GlennRobin]

I used 2" foam

Steve

Wow what a good layout.

I assume it must be firm foam. I'll look into that.

Thanks for the reply Steve

Glenn