javathehut4 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 The base is 3/8th Styrofoam, with raised areas made with the same Styrofoam. I roughed up all surfaces and used white glue. I then put a layer of plaster cloth over the whole base, after it dried and looked like it will all stay put, I added a layer of celluclay, I first added color, that way if it ever chips there won’t be a big white spot. Then added a fair amount of white glue to the mix for more sticking power. After it’s all spread out and textured , here’s where patients comes in, depending on how thick it is, it may take days to dry. BUT this is what I forgot to do, after it sets up a little and not so sticky, make any tracks, ruts or if there will be anything laying around that looks like it’s been there a long time, push those parts temporarily into the celluclay so they will look sunk in instead of just laying on top. I then cast the rocks with Lightweight Hydrocal and color stains from Woodland Scenics, there not really that hard to do, then glued them in place. I added little rocks and gravel, then sprayed with diluted white glue. I have one of those Static grass Ion generators that make the grass stand on end, but I’ve heard that using a balloon with a static charge works also., I smeared white glue in the patterns I wanted then added the grass with the generator. I put the trees together by twisting and bending the branches then adding clump foliage on some and fine-leaf foliage on others, the skinny ones were ready made. At this point all the ground foliage is the same as in the trees plus I’m using this stuff called foliage and field grass. A final note, One of the hardest things to learn with a Diorama and the details, is knowing when you done. Hope you all enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 That looks excellent. Really nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemithunder Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 VERY sharp! Did you buy the bricks or were they pre-made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javathehut4 Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 I cheated, I bought them, but as you can see, I need to do more with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Scott, regardless................... go build a diorama , they actually can keep ya from bordom ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Great diorama! The photo with the trees in the background looks like the real thing! Nicely done! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 WOW!!! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javathehut4 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 It's all done. Time to clean the bench and plan the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Wow, thanks for sharing all the great pictures ! I enjoyed looking at all of them too. Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javathehut4 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Any one know where to get scale ferns that the sellers DON'T think there made out of gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Nice job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 What total, complete junk! I love it! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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