Neil's 1-35 Liberty Ship Diorama

[scottie3158]

Neil,
The figures look great and the rifle sacks turned out very well.

[Jim R]

The work on those figures has really come out great. They fit the scene so well.

[flyjoe180]

You've more patience than I have Neil. Love that you have given them different expressions.

[Neil Merryweather]

You've more patience than I have Neil. Love that you have given them different expressions.

Very kind Joe, if only I was capable of that! I think it's the result of the idiosyncratic sculpting to be honest

[Neil Merryweather]

Neil,
The figures look great and the rifle sacks turned out very well.

Thanks Paul,it took a while but I'm happy . I should have posted a pic of the real thing.
I'll do it later when I'm at the PC

[Neil Merryweather]

The work on those figures has really come out great. They fit the scene so well.

Thanks Jim, I have to admit I'm relieved because as you know I don't really enjoy the painting side of this hobby.

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Great result Neil. It was worth the effort to get those guns inside the protective cover. It has really added an air of realism to the model and the end picture of them all stood together really highlights your hard work and attention to detail.

[Neil Merryweather]

Thanks Paul,it took a while but I'm happy . I should have posted a pic of the real thing.
I'll do it later when I'm at the PC

Note also the use of inflated life preservers on the heavy kit- I'm going to try for that as well....

[Lee Drennen]

They look really good Neil

[Neil Merryweather]

As always ,thanks very much everyone.
I’ve been putting it off but I had to start eventually- the weathering.
I had planned to leave it until everything was together but I realised that was utter folly . There’s so much stuff on top of stuff that I need to do the ‘background’ parts before they become inaccessible. So I did some experiments on my old test piece and then dived right in with the superstructure.




This is just the first stage-there’s still rust etc to apply - but this is going to take a while so I thought I had better post some WIP pics .
It’s not quite as contrasty as the pics are showing, although the short wall, being forward facing, is more heavily weathered than the longer side wall, which is more sheltered by the deck above.
That’s it for now ,busy family weekend ahead - daughter’s 40th and son-in-law’s 30th(not a toy boy, he’s married to a different daughter).
Cheers
Neil

[Neil Merryweather]

Well that WAS fun!



I was planning to leave the accessories off until I was ready to place all the figures, but I just can’t wait that long!There are going to be so many on this deck and I wanted to see how they worked together. So I have placed most of the details, some of them with PVA, so I can remove them if necessary later. The walls and canopy are not fixed at all(which you can see in some of the shots), because I will need access to place the figures.
I’ve got to say I'm relieved it looks alright; the photos seem to make it a bit more heavy-handed than it appears to my Mark One Eyeball.











There are still a few more bits and pieces to add to the open part of the deck, but they will have to wait until I stick the walls permanently. And then I can add some rust stains around the bottom of the fixtures.
But in the meantime it’s back to the figures until I need another break.
Thanks for following
Cheers
Neil

[Jim R]

A real one off. Beautifully done with great thought and skill.

[Airborne01]

I'm really impressed and enjoying this build - super job mate!
Steve

[flyjoe180]

This is looking absolutely stunning Neil.

[scottie3158]

Neil, that is looking superb mate.