Tropic Skirmish (1 Viewer)

[PRMC]

Hi all, I've been working on some jungle style foliage bases for my store and in the process took a few photos I enjoyed. Love putting figures in amongst foliage!









The inevitable sepia shot.



Cheers!
Ollie

 

[King & Country]

Hi all, I've been working on some jungle style foliage bases for my store and in the process took a few photos I enjoyed. Love putting figures in amongst foliage!

View attachment 230819

View attachment 230820

View attachment 230821

View attachment 230822

The inevitable sepia shot.

View attachment 230823

Cheers!
Ollie

Hi Ollie,
Allow me to be the second person (after Robin) to like and congratulate you on that colourful little 'tropical skirmish' of yours... With all that lush, green foliage around just watch out for any 'rogue' Japanese snipers!!!
All the best,
Andy.

 

[Guy]

Very nice,!!!!!! but please take that "plastic" look off of the leaves in the foreground
guy

 

[Larry Allen]

Very nice,!!!!!! but please take that "plastic" look off of the leaves in the foreground
guy

Hi, Guy ... how is that done? By using a matt spray or dry brushing ...maybe? ^&confuse

--- LaRRy

 

[PRMC]

Hi Ollie,
Allow me to be the second person (after Robin) to like and congratulate you on that colourful little 'tropical skirmish' of yours... With all that lush, green foliage around just watch out for any 'rogue' Japanese snipers!!!
All the best,
Andy.

Thank you ever so much, Andy. I was inspired by the new Vietnam and Pacific figures to try making a new setting. For the time being I only have Napoleonic figures....for the time being ^&grin

Very nice,!!!!!! but please take that "plastic" look off of the leaves in the foreground
guy

Thanks Guy. I did consider my options but personally I like them glossy. To the naked eye the leaves look quite effective and satisfying (again, matter of opinion). I would be very interested to hear how you would take it to the next leve regarding the leaves.

Cheers,
Ollie

 

[Horus]

Your Palm tree fronds you're using for fern type ground foliage look fine I think.
You can always paint them as I have mine or perhaps get a can of model satin spray varnish as that would tone the glossy plastic whilst still leaving a sheen.

Steve

 

[Guy]

Hi, Guy ... how is that done? By using a matt spray or dry brushing ...maybe? ^&confuse

--- LaRRy

The plastic look does not go away with just a coat of matt varnish . You have to repaint them first with several shades of matt green ( acryl or enamel)
When dry you put a coat of matt varnish on to protect your paint.
(PS: AK has a product in their Diorama series that is called "Natural leaves and plants neutral protection" a preservative for reusable natural plants /AK8042)
very very useful product, it helps you keep the natural look of your diorama
guy

 

[Guy]

The plastic look does not go away with just a coat of matt varnish . You have to repaint them first with several shades of matt green ( acryl or enamel)
When dry you put a coat of matt varnish on to protect your paint.
(PS: AK has a product in their Diorama series that is called "Natural leaves and plants neutral protection" a preservative for reusable natural plants /AK8042)
very very useful product, it helps you keep the natural look of your diorama
guy
View attachment 230875

this vegetation is done this way: dipped in the product, after it was complete dry I gave it a spray of matt green and when dry an extra coat of matt varnish for strenght
guy:smile2:

 

[Horus]

The plastic look does not go away with just a coat of matt varnish . You have to repaint them first with several shades of matt green ( acryl or enamel)
When dry you put a coat of matt varnish on to protect your paint.
(PS: AK has a product in their Diorama series that is called "Natural leaves and plants neutral protection" a preservative for reusable natural plants /AK8042)
very very useful product, it helps you keep the natural look of your diorama
guy
View attachment 230875

Cheers Guy, never heard of that stuff before.

Steve

 

[Larry Allen]

Many Thanks, Guy ... I see the results and they do look better.
"THIS" .. is what the forum is all about ... helping others get the best results and trading secrets ...

Best,
---LaRRy

 

[Guy]

Many Thanks, Guy ... I see the results and they do look better.
"THIS" .. is what the forum is all about ... helping others get the best results and trading secrets ...

Best,
---LaRRy

You're more than welcome Larry
guy:salute::

 

[PRMC]

The plastic look does not go away with just a coat of matt varnish . You have to repaint them first with several shades of matt green ( acryl or enamel)
When dry you put a coat of matt varnish on to protect your paint.
(PS: AK has a product in their Diorama series that is called "Natural leaves and plants neutral protection" a preservative for reusable natural plants /AK8042)
very very useful product, it helps you keep the natural look of your diorama
guy
View attachment 230875

Thanks For sharing, Guy!

Your Palm tree fronds you're using for fern type ground foliage look fine I think.
You can always paint them as I have mine or perhaps get a can of model satin spray varnish as that would tone the glossy plastic whilst still leaving a sheen.

Steve

Thanks Steve. I was content with them, but it's nice to know a method or two to experiment with. Always looking to improve.

this vegetation is done this way: dipped in the product, after it was complete dry I gave it a spray of matt green and when dry an extra coat of matt varnish for strenght
guy:smile2:
View attachment 230922

It'd never guess that was plastic. The work you've done took it to the next level, as usual.
Cheers,
Ollie