Normandy Bocage diorama

[adt70hk]

Martin; "The night shift" on you tube did a very nice demo on painting figures with glazes over black and white primer. How that would work with a camouflage I know not but the result was rather good.

It was indeed wasn't it Ian.

Alan, the demo Ian refers to is his most recent one, released last Friday.

[scottie3158]

Alan, bravo Sir, I would be well chuffed with those figures they will make an outstanding base even better.

[AlanG]

Sorry for no update for ages guys. Hoping to finally get some more work done on this this weekend. Been crazy with work and had a few mental health issues to deal with but i feel that i need to actually sit down at the bench and get something done. Even if it's to paint a figure a little more.

I've also been looking at some resin figures for future builds/poses on this dio (and other ones).

[Tim Marlow]

Sorry to hear about the health issues Alan. Hope they are under control now. Looking forward to the updates on this. It‘s going really well and you were getting a good handle on figure painting.

[Jim R]

Hi Alan
Like Tim I hope that your health issues are under control. The Bocage dio and the figures are great. I look forward to seeing it develop.
Jim

[scottie3158]

Hi Alan,
Hope you are on the mend. Looking forward to the next update.

[Valeron]

Sorry to hear about the health issues. Take it easy and do what helps you most. The dio will still be there.

[Ian M]

It is very important to decompress once in a while Al.

[AlanG]

Well getting some bench time in for the first time in a couple of months. Since my last post (actually doing something on the dio), i've become a farm manager. Lots of work involved and obviously more responsibilities. Also had a few issues with my depression and anxiety which limits my ability to sit still at the bench and keep focus/attention.

Anyway........

I thought that painting a figure would be a little taxing for today so i made a start on finishing the fencing i had planned for the gate, Yet again i've just dried out a twig and started to sand it down for a post. I'm not paying for something that nature (and storms) can provide for free.

[Tim Marlow]

Congratulations on the promotion Alan. I’m sure it’s well deserved. As to the fence, top stuff. That’s real modelling right there…..making something out of raw materials rather than taking it out of a box.

[AlanG]

And after a little bit of sanding.... et voila

[Allen Dewire]

That's looking really good Alan!!! Nothing better than real wood, is there....Congrats on the new job too!!! I guess it does tend to take away some time at the bench though. Also good to hear you're doing better health wise Sir....Take care and drive on with this great work........

Prost
Allen

[scottie3158]

Alan.
Congrats on the promotion that should keep you busy. The base is looking great and your right you can't beat nature's offerings.

[AlanG]

Cheers for the support guys

Added the positions for three more small trees. I'm trying to make the hedge line seem quite crowded. Which it was in real life. Need to paint them now and then add the foliage. But i need to buy it yet. I ordered the fine leaves instead of the coarse... doh!

[AlanG]

Back in from work today and still had a little mojo left so decided to start adding some graining texture to the post and panels.