Basilisk Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Glad I was of some help Stix. Your Yak-3 looks brilliant and so do your figures - what a great achievement! Looking forward seeing all coming together on your diorama. Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 12/08/2017 at 18:08, Hewy said: Ace stix, love the medals Thank you! ICM's moulding on these figures is very nice. 13 hours ago, Basilisk said: Glad I was of some help Stix. Your Yak-3 looks brilliant and so do your figures - what a great achievement! Looking forward seeing all coming together on your diorama. Cheers, Peter Hi Peter and thank you. I managed to get some more done on the scene today. Yesterday I had planned out the base and applied some filler: This had set by this morning but I decided to add a bit more filler here and there. Once set I applied some paint - thinned Humbrol Dark Earth: While waiting for the various stages of the base to dry I worked on finishing off adding the stowage to the back of each tank before fitting the figures I am going to use on each one: Later this evening I got a layer of blended turf applied on some areas of the base but no photos yet. Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Superdooper work on the figures. And the base is looking great. This is going to be a fine display. Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Well I've only just got to this at page eight but the good news is that there were seven pages of modelling goodness to read through. So I've learned: * SU 122s are incredibly low profile, even lower than a T 34 * You can do aeroplanes as nicely as you do tanks (which is very nicely) * It's possible to fix a camouflage scheme after you have futured it up. Excellent save! FWIW my gotos for VVS grey/grey are Humbrol 32 and 106. I'm still working on an underside Blue that I'm happy with. I have learned a ton in this thread, and I'm looking forward to seeing the diorama unfold too. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) On 8/13/2017 at 20:45, Badder said: Superdooper work on the figures. And the base is looking great. This is going to be a fine display. Rearguards, Badder Hi Badder and thank you very much, most kind. On 8/13/2017 at 21:51, AdrianMF said: Well I've only just got to this at page eight but the good news is that there were seven pages of modelling goodness to read through. So I've learned: * SU 122s are incredibly low profile, even lower than a T 34 * You can do aeroplanes as nicely as you do tanks (which is very nicely) * It's possible to fix a camouflage scheme after you have futured it up. Excellent save! FWIW my gotos for VVS grey/grey are Humbrol 32 and 106. I'm still working on an underside Blue that I'm happy with. I have learned a ton in this thread, and I'm looking forward to seeing the diorama unfold too. Regards, Adrian Hi Adrian and thank you very much - you are very kind. Yes SU 122s were very low profile weren't they - low and mean! Quite an impressive weapon. With regards working over the Pledge coat - yes I was concerned about doing this. I had done some light weathering over Pledge before but not anywhere as near much I did on this one. I wanted to avoid actually painting so opted to use very thinned acrylic paint applied with stippling brushes. I have realised that I didn't include any photos during the actual process so here they are. First off - this is how it looked after the original painting and Pledge coat: This photo shows how it looked after the first stippled coat of Gunship Grey: This one shows it after the second stippled coat: Third coat and some specific work on the edges of the camo: Before I stippled on the darker grey areas with the Tank Grey: This is when I then dry-brushed it all slightly before giving it another coat of Pledge. .....and the final result: I hope the above is of some use. Not much of an update but some photos to show the base with some blended turf applied: More greenery will be applied next. Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix Edited September 4, 2017 by PlaStix 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 That last shot of the Yak is pretty amazing! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 16/08/2017 at 21:25, AdrianMF said: That last shot of the Yak is pretty amazing! Regards, Adrian Thank you Adrian. Today I have been adding more greenery to the base plus a road sign. I would have liked to spend more time on this project but I've made a few compromises to make sure I have a chance of getting it finished in time. The base itself is just about finished - I just need to add all the kits and figures plus finish some areas of greenery. A few photos: Once this is all set I will get the various bits and pieces fixed in place. Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Stix Amazing work all round and I love the fact "you have made compromises" when most of us only dream of the quality of what you do. Well done sir. Dave K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Dave is right Stix, I would be over the moon if I could produce as effective a diorama as this is turning out to be and if I could brush paint and build to this standard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Spectacular diorama base with very authentic looking trees! How did you make them? And what greenery material did you use for the grass and bushes? This is my favored shot. Just love the perspective - looks so real Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Miniature magic stix, simple as that Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) In the view above it looks like the terrain slopes down to the coast, I can see the sea horizon. Edited August 22, 2017 by Biggles87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) On 18/08/2017 at 23:36, Davek72 said: Stix Amazing work all round and I love the fact "you have made compromises" when most of us only dream of the quality of what you do. Well done sir. Dave K Hi Dave and thank you very much for your very (too) kind comments - your Meteor turned out beautifully. The thing is I really enjoy making scenes for models but if I do them outside of a GB, where there isn't a deadline, I tend to try and, I think, overdo them so much so that, in a couple of cases, I've not finished them and lost interest. Making scenes for GBs usually means I work out ways of simplifying things so I get them done in time. On 20/08/2017 at 08:33, modelling minion said: Dave is right Stix, I would be over the moon if I could produce as effective a diorama as this is turning out to be and if I could brush paint and build to this standard. Like Dave you are way too kind Craig but thank you. Seeing the things you produce, like the inside detailing on your current 'pencil' project I know you produce work of a higher standard! On 20/08/2017 at 11:44, Basilisk said: Spectacular diorama base with very authentic looking trees! How did you make them? And what greenery material did you use for the grass and bushes? This is my favored shot. Just love the perspective - looks so real Cheers, Peter Hi Peter and thank you for your very kind comments. I'm afraid the trees are one of the compromises - I haven't got @Badder's skill or patience, let alone the time to make trees. The trees I use are ready made from Woodland Scenics 'Woodland Classics' range. The main scatter material is from Woodland Scenics again - mostly Blended Turf on this scene and all the tufts are from the Army Painter ranges. 37 minutes ago, Hewy said: Miniature magic stix, simple as that Glynn Hi Glynn - you are very kind as always! 33 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: In the view above it looks like the terrain slopes down to the coast, I can see the sea horizon. Hi John - you are very kind but are you sure you've not started on the wine already? Well..........over the past weekend I actually managed to this as finished as it's ever going to be! I have taken lots of photos which I will try and get posted in the relevant places over the next few days. This coming weekend Mrs PlaStix and I are going to have a go in the Blitzbuild GB - if you have the time make sure you take part - it was great fun last year. Kind regards, Stix Edited August 22, 2017 by PlaStix 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 45 minutes ago, PlaStix said: I haven't got @Badder's skill or patience, let alone the time to make trees. The trees I use are ready made from Woodland Scenics 'Woodland Classics' range. The main scatter material is from Woodland Scenics again - mostly Blended Turf on this scene and all the tufts are from the Army Painter ranges. Stix, I've showed you how I make trees And I know for a fact that you have the skill to make your own; whether you copy my method or not. And you MUST have patience! You couldn't produce all your fine work if you didn't. Your work rate is quadruple mine and yet in every sphere of our hobby your work is, I think, far better than mine. You are one of those modellers whose style is instantly recognisable, and instantly likeable. I haven't seen a 'duff' Stix model/diorama yet! And here is another fine example of your work! A great base... with excellent groundwork. The bank is exceptional, and the weed scattered, bared, dried and cracked mud of the 'tankpark' is superb. Okay, you know I don't like the Woodland Scenics trees, but I have to say these particular ones aren't bad at all. When those tanks are in place this is going to look wonderful, and worthy of the utmost praises and prizes. Rearguards, Badder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just catching up Stix,outstanding work all round,about time one of the modeling magazines came knocking easily the equal of anything to be found in them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 33 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Just catching up Stix,outstanding work all round,about time one of the modeling magazines came knocking easily the equal of anything to be found in them! Agreed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) On 8/22/2017 at 19:03, Badder said: Stix, I've showed you how I make trees And I know for a fact that you have the skill to make your own; whether you copy my method or not. And you MUST have patience! You couldn't produce all your fine work if you didn't. Your work rate is quadruple mine and yet in every sphere of our hobby your work is, I think, far better than mine. You are one of those modellers whose style is instantly recognisable, and instantly likeable. I haven't seen a 'duff' Stix model/diorama yet! And here is another fine example of your work! A great base... with excellent groundwork. The bank is exceptional, and the weed scattered, bared, dried and cracked mud of the 'tankpark' is superb. Okay, you know I don't like the Woodland Scenics trees, but I have to say these particular ones aren't bad at all. When those tanks are in place this is going to look wonderful, and worthy of the utmost praises and prizes. Rearguards, Badder. Hi Badder and thank you very much for all your way too kind comments. At some point I promise I will have a go and not use Woodland Scenics trees but make my own. It probably won't be for a while though. On 8/22/2017 at 23:02, stevej60 said: Just catching up Stix, outstanding work all round, about time one of the modeling magazines came knocking easily the equal of anything to be found in them! Thank you very much Steve - you are very kind. On 8/22/2017 at 23:36, SimonT said: Agreed! Thank you Simon - you are most kind too. Well I have now managed to get all the photos posted in the relevant sections - and there are a lot of them! The Yak-3 RFI photos can be found: here The three tanks can be found: here The photos of the diorama are: here Gallery photos are: here And finally a few of the scene on it's frame here: Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards, Stix Edited August 31, 2017 by PlaStix 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 All I can say is " You've done it again! " John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 One word, STUNNING I first was a bit concerned how you will display the aircraft with the tanks on the diorama. But the treeline does provide a natural separation which works extremely well. You should be very proud for what you done. Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Great stuff again, great composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Badder and thank you very much for all your way too kind comments. At some point I promise I will have a go and not use Woodland Scenics trees but make my own. It probably won't be for a while though. Cool. Be warned, once you make your owny ou'll never go back! So you'll have to factor the extra time needed for your dioramas/vignettes. I have to agree with those who've commented on this diorama being worthy of a magazine feature. It IS stunning. Vehicles, plane and figures aside, (which are absolutely fantastic in their own right) the groundwork is superb, especially that mud! And the composition? Well, whether it was deliberate or not, I'm pretty sure it comes close to obeying the law of the 'Golden Rectangle' which was described by Leonardo of Pisa, aka Fibonacci, circa 1200 AD, as being the perfect layout for any art. It's to do with ratios, and a square within a rectangle, and that grassed off area and tree line are pretty much spot on it. Rearguards, Badder Edited August 31, 2017 by Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Absolutely superb! This has to be your best work yet, and as has already been said is worthy of a magazine feature. It all works very well together and every element of the diorama is extremely well done. Hats off to you my friend, simply stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 8/31/2017 at 09:48, Biggles87 said: All I can say is " You've done it again! " John Thank you John! Most kind! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 On 31/08/2017 at 11:14, Basilisk said: One word, STUNNING I first was a bit concerned how you will display the aircraft with the tanks on the diorama. But the treeline does provide a natural separation which works extremely well. You should be very proud for what you done. Cheers, Peter Hi Peter and thank you very much - you are very kind. And thank you for all your efforts as GB host - it was a thoroughly enjoyable GB and your dedicated hosting contributed immensely. Well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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