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Post by armorguy on May 15, 2013 3:42:05 GMT -5
Hi again my good friends, it's great to see you back in diorama section. First I cut a plastic card leaning base to start with. This was filled up with plaster. I let this dry and brushed water thinned wood glue over the surface. I then sprinkled fine sand mixed with pigments in the glue bed. That of course had to dry too. The sides were then masked off and a couple of Matt Earth (acrylic paint) mists were airbrushed on. Over the sandy surface again thinned wood glue was brushed on and completely covered with fine birch seeds (50% was broken up). The seeds were then given a couple of autumn color tones. Three coffees later I went on with a stunning product : laser cut paper oak leaves. Before I cut them loose from the fret I gave them also couple of autumn colors with my airbrush. Then they were cut. To break up the look of the seeds more, I glued on hundreds of these oak leaves. Then the Ford model was installed onto the base. I ordered more laser cut leaves to further complete the surface, so it's not completely done yet. Ferns will be added too, as are grasses, weeds... I hope you like it so far :  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on May 15, 2013 4:07:58 GMT -5
Guy,nice start on the base.This is going to look awesome when done.Will stay tuned in for further updates.   |
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Post by wouter on May 15, 2013 4:32:36 GMT -5
oh my, I defo like it Guy, it's a great setting for the wrecked Ford!
Cheers
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Post by TRM on May 15, 2013 4:45:54 GMT -5
The setting is shaping up nicely G!!! Great work!!
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Post by bigjohn on May 15, 2013 4:53:16 GMT -5
AWESOME Guy!
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Post by DeafStuG on May 15, 2013 7:22:24 GMT -5
Superb.
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Post by bullardino on May 15, 2013 8:36:19 GMT -5
The base is already awesome, Guy. With more leaves, ferns and grass it'll be a stunner.
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Post by venom1 on May 15, 2013 9:19:34 GMT -5
You are most definitely a cut above the rest Guy. Simply superb! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by johnt on May 15, 2013 9:45:48 GMT -5
Hi G
Whoa that is stunning!!! Just amazing, with the additions you've mentioned this will be a masterpiece!!
Cheers
JT
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Post by martyncrowther on May 15, 2013 14:37:02 GMT -5
Love this! The green weathering on the wheels is my favourite as it looks so realistic!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2013 15:24:41 GMT -5
You had me at the thread title, nice piece of work that fella.
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Post by deafpanzer on May 15, 2013 21:44:13 GMT -5
Great start on the base! Life is like a box of chocolates for sure...
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Post by tigrazor on May 16, 2013 9:04:23 GMT -5
Yeah... Just my taste, man... Is that PlusModel leaves, Fredericus Rex or something else? Curious how this will end.
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Post by bbd468 on May 16, 2013 9:20:06 GMT -5
AG, that is so damn awesome, cant find the right words....Magnifantabulous!!!  Seriously AG, this is a very impressive and inspiring model ya built. Im saving it to folder for future reference to simulate your rusty look. Well done sir! Gary |
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Post by armorguy on May 25, 2013 3:56:32 GMT -5
Thank you for all the great comments gents !!! A bit of progress in the forest : I started planting the ferns, there's still much more to come. This is how they come :  To point myself in the right direction I studied many reference photos of autumn ferns, this was an important one as I like the soft greens, golden yellows and warm browns :  ONLY for reference purposes !!! They were glued into small drilled holes with thinned wood glue and secured with cut off tooth pick points.  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on May 25, 2013 6:21:15 GMT -5
WOW,more ferns please.This is going to look really awesome when done. |
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Post by legend on May 25, 2013 7:13:15 GMT -5
We want more! NOW!!!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on May 25, 2013 10:12:42 GMT -5
I need to be more observant; I missed the switch in forums, dooeeee. Wow, that’s a lot of oak leaves AG, looks pretty natural on the dispersal and the ferns are lookin good. I like the mossy touch along the body too, adds the right touch. Bravo!
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by TRM on May 25, 2013 10:40:39 GMT -5
Ferns look really nice there G!!! This base is coming alive very well!!! Keep it coming!!!
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Post by bullardino on May 25, 2013 14:58:04 GMT -5
I have to quote the guys above, top job, Guy |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 25, 2013 21:21:03 GMT -5
Ferns look spot on!!!
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Post by Teabone on May 25, 2013 22:10:17 GMT -5
Armorguy
I have to echo Andy's assessment it certainly is a beautiful job.
Bones
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Post by multicam on May 26, 2013 11:15:59 GMT -5
Looks great guy. Can't wait for more:). You're gonna get in trouble with all this fernication! Perfectly said, Dicky! "Excellent Leaficationary Scatterosity" |
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Post by madairbrush on May 26, 2013 15:56:06 GMT -5
Wow, your fern looks great. I want to see more of this stuff...
Cheers, Matt.
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Post by `Boots` on May 26, 2013 16:55:42 GMT -5
Mind blowingly ferkin` ferntastic Guy.........not seen the FAT just lately and boy am i blown away by it, the foliage and base is stunning matey |
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Post by tigrazor on May 27, 2013 4:37:17 GMT -5
No need 2 hurry... Take your time, the result will be a blast - of course.
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Post by armorguy on May 27, 2013 17:55:29 GMT -5
Thanks again guys, you can't imagine what a boost (and smiles on my face!) all these kind words give me !!!  fernication! Mind blowingly ferkin` ferntastic "Excellent Leaficationary Scatterosity" :DFERN-KING EXCELLENT!!! :Dfernication! This is how the base looks now.   Tomorrow I'll see if I can do more to improve the look, I believe it's almost how I see it in my mind. Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on May 27, 2013 18:27:32 GMT -5
Your mind has a good eye Guy. |
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Post by TRM on May 27, 2013 20:07:29 GMT -5
This has become one amazing piece of art G!! Thanks for sharing it all with us so far!!!
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fernication!
