Looking very good Ron. The reed 'logs' look superb as does the mossy entrance. I think you have a masterpiece in the making.
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O.K. my friends, this is the completed diorama scenery. I might have a brainstorm and perhaps add a bit more here and there later, but I am happy with the result and relieved to have finished what was a complete 'Suck it and see' new area for me.
I feel a lot better for spending some time in the Pacific sunshine too!!
The vegetation is bits of 'Dead things' from the diddy pond plus a 'tree' I found which had some moss growing on it so this was perfect for the cave entrance.
I struggled a bit to find suitable green foliage but eventually stumbled across a bit of fern summat like tropical but the best find was the bits off a Passion Flower plant which is still growing like a gud'un and has twiddly bits with which it clings to things, these look remarkably like vines. I cut pieces off, complete with stalks and cut the leaves carefully lengthways with a pair of scissors to look more like tropical leaves.
I was pleasantly surprised with the result.
I also added some more sand which I made paler with the addition of Polyfilla and a couple more boulders. Finally I cut some bits and bobs of stalks and grass and scattered them around from a dizzy height.
I hope you approve so far......I will present the diorama with the figures shortly, when I can pluck up the courage to go 'public' with the final finished article.
Any thoughts for additions, boys? Or indeed subtractions!
Ron
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Have to say Ron, that looks stunning. It is clear that the Navy gave it a pasting prior to the 'grunts' going in, really looks like a film set. My only concern is with the live vegetation. What will happen when it starts to die off?
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Thanks for the comments Graham, the live stuff only has to survive until tomorrow then I will add the figures, take pictures and then I can relax and just replace the stuff if needs be. It's a big Passion Flower vine we have in the garden!!!Originally posted by \
Going to be something a bit bigger than a poor sod with a flame thrower!
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Mmmm, interesting.....Going to be something a bit bigger than a poor sod with a flame thrower!
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Wa Ho! Looks like I got me some sunshine today. I will be able to take some final pickies now.
Can't have a tropical Isle with miserable weather, can we?!LOL
Slightly off thread...isn't it great that more people are having a go at dioramas?
I get a real buzz out of seeing other 'efforts' and more importantly that the builders are enjoying doing them.Comment
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Looking very nice as usual Ron , we are all looking forward to seeing your dio unfold , so keep them photos coming mate .
I agree Ron , its great that there are a few of us making dios and posting pics of how we are progressing , especially for us new boys picking up the little tricks and hints - better than any books or DVD`s you can get.
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That looks really good Ron. I like how you've used the scatter to give that authentic look to the ground, rather than just dirt or sand, which is what I would have done! As Richy says, watching something like this grow is the best way to learn. PatrickComment
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looks great now ron, when are we going to see the mesters? cheers mate , tonyComment
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Beautiful as always nice to see a master at work iam giving you five stars mate.
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Scott, five stars!! Thank you very much, I've have a lousy start to the day and I get home and see this.....Just the tonic I needed, life's not so bad after all.
Thanks again,
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