Zululand South Africa (2 Viewers)

[thebritfarmer]

Well I just made a start on my first diorama. Waiting to see what comes for Christmas before I progress. This was a piece of packing material from work. Figured I would play around with it as it was free I am thinking of applying some white glue and then sprinkling with brown and green ground cover and add a few rocks. The flat piece at the front I am going to turn into a river (using Mike's technique)

Enjoy, comments and suggestions welcomed.

 

[1879fanatic]

Scott,
You go boy! One piece of advice on the pink polyethelyne open-cell foam- Coat the living @#$% out of it with Elmer's (white PVA) glue and let it sit. This closes/seals the cells so you don't have to put a gallon of paint on it! I know you're with the family, so Merry Merry!
Mike

 

[GICOP]

Scott

I shall look forward to the finished article.

Have a Very Merry Christmas

Cheers

Martyn

PS Just over 12hrs to present opening time here in the UK

 

[The Lt.]

Scott

I shall look forward to the finished article.

Have a Very Merry Christmas

Cheers

Martyn

PS Just over 12hrs to present opening time here in the UK

It wouldn't surprise me if the packages haven't already been open at this time Martyn or shortly after this has been posted. Good morning and Merry Christmas......The Lt.

 

[Deitz]

I look forward to seeing the finished project and your progress.

Merry Christmas,
Brian

 

[mestell]

Making dioramas for my figures is starting to be my favorite part of the hobby. Great looking start. Looking forward to seeing more progress pictures and the final product. Good show!

Mike

 

[thebritfarmer]

Next step, I have covered everything with a whiteglue/water mix and covered with toilet paper. When this is dry I will base coat everything tan and the water will get a coat of blue.

I am just experimenting at the moment and so far it has cost me about $2.00 so nothing really wasted if it doesn't turn out.

Thanks for looking

Scott

 

[The Lt.]

It's coming along nicely Scott....The Lt.

 

[1879fanatic]

Scott,
It WILL come out great! Isn't it fun to create things that tax creativity, not the wallet? On board for more...
Mike

 

[GICOP]

Scott
This will look great when finished, I just know it.

Looking forward to the end result

Cheers

Martyn

 

[thebritfarmer]

Thanks gents added a tan base coat

 

[thebritfarmer]

Scott,
It WILL come out great! Isn't it fun to create things that tax creativity, not the wallet? On board for more...
Mike

It certainly is Mike and I am having fun and that is the main thing.

 

[aujj65]

It certainly is Mike and I am having fun and that is the main thing.

Scott,

That is what the hobby should all be about looking forward to the next phase.

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

Looking good mate. Touch of green here and there, and you'll be laughing.(If you can find any that is).

Simon

 

[thebritfarmer]

Next step

 

[thebritfarmer]

Just bought this little kit today in a craft store. Made by woodland scenics. Going to give it a try and see what happens.

The goodies contained within

 

[aujj65]

Just bought this little kit today in a craft store. Made by woodland scenics. Going to give it a try and see what happens.

The goodies contained within

Well it's mainly the right colour to start with so should be good!

Jeff

 

[1879fanatic]

Well it's mainly the right colour to start with so should be good!

Jeff

Jeff,
You mean bright yellow?
Mike

 

[Jagdpanther]

Looks excellent! Cant wait to see it all finished.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Here is the finished piece

I am not sure, I think I added a little too much scenery? What do you guys think?