Taking back lost ground. Takom Whippet from WW1.

[phil57]

This is my first post on one of this forum and I just hope I have the correct section to display one of my finished projects.  Here in Australia, this is classed as a Vignette and not a diorama due to the fact it has only one vehicle and less than 4 figures.  So with that in mind, vignette's are what I like to create.
This was my first attempt at a WW1 vehicle.  I wanted to try and duplicate an early tank plus a figure retaking some lost ground late in the conflict.  I had fun with the build and am well on the way to a second vignette with a Mk 1.  I hope you like it and thanks for looking.

[stikpusher]

Very nicely done.

[buddho]

Fantastic setting here, ultra realistic in weathering and layout.

[M1Carbine]

Stnning build.

-Bob

[deafpanzer]

WHOA! That's beautiful vignette you have built! This is what I love to build too with just one or two figures on a base. I am looking forward to see more of your work here.

[406 Silverado]

That's some pretty fancy work for it only being your first WWI build Phil. Good work on the base, tree and figure as well. What was your technique/ materials used on the base?

[phil57]

Sept 18, 2023 19:08:51 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

That's some pretty fancy work for it only being your first WWI build Phil. Good work on the base, tree and figure as well. What was your technique/ materials used on the base?

Thank you for the comments.  The base is insulating foam which I cut out to whatever shape takes my fancy.  I prefer to keep them small as I am not really into big displays and I hate having dead ground so to speak.  The foam is about 4cm in thickness and I purchased it from a local hardware chain.  I can't remember the size but so far I have done 11 vignettes with it and still have enough for another 6 or so. 

I simply glue the cut out foam to a piece of 3 ply and sand it all smooth with a disc sander before shaping the top with a large knife.  Once I am happy with that I then cover the top with plaster of paris (I know old school) and include things like rocks etc.  When dry, I just cover with white glue, sand and small stones.  Then its down to painting after I have undercoated everything black.  I use a combination of airbrush and brush to try and get the look I am aiming for.  For me, weathering a finished model and painting a constructed landscape is what I enjoy the best. Oh yeah, the trees are pieces of weathered branches I find on a rocky headland near where I live.  I pick up just about everything with a view of using it at some stage.

[bbrowniii]

That is fantastic. I love the subject, and the composition is really nicely done. I can't wait to see more of your work!

[kyledehart5]

Vignette, diorama. Whatever you call it it is amazing!! Great job and thanks for explaining your process too. The base looks fantastic as does the model. I love early armor. So unique and so cool. Really great work all around!!

[handiabled]

The weathering and details of this vignette give it a wonderful feel. Fantastic work!

[ogrejohn]

Absolutely beautiful work Phil!

[406 Silverado]

Sept 18, 2023 19:59:32 GMT -5 phil57 said:

Sept 18, 2023 19:08:51 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

That's some pretty fancy work for it only being your first WWI build Phil. Good work on the base, tree and figure as well. What was your technique/ materials used on the base?

Thank you for the comments.  The base is insulating foam which I cut out to whatever shape takes my fancy.  I prefer to keep them small as I am not really into big displays and I hate having dead ground so to speak.  The foam is about 4cm in thickness and I purchased it from a local hardware chain.  I can't remember the size but so far I have done 11 vignettes with it and still have enough for another 6 or so. 

I simply glue the cut out foam to a piece of 3 ply and sand it all smooth with a disc sander before shaping the top with a large knife.  Once I am happy with that I then cover the top with plaster of paris (I know old school) and include things like rocks etc.  When dry, I just cover with white glue, sand and small stones.  Then its down to painting after I have undercoated everything black.  I use a combination of airbrush and brush to try and get the look I am aiming for.  For me, weathering a finished model and painting a constructed landscape is what I enjoy the best. Oh yeah, the trees are pieces of weathered branches I find on a rocky headland near where I live.  I pick up just about everything with a view of using it at some stage.

I appreciate you sharing the process bud. I hear you picking up things or seeing things that could be of use later on down the line. It's something that we modelers seem to all have in common.

[Steve Zuleski]

You definitely captured all the effects, Phil, very realistic work, incredible!

[themongoose]

Cool, I’ll watch for more of your work going forward!

[Medicman71]

Very nice!