Get into the Grove - Italy Late 1943

[stuartv]

I have done the initial painting of the wall, what do you think any ideas on how I could improve it?

[deafpanzer]

I think you did great! I would highlight the top parts of the stones whenever the sunlight hits…

[tcoat]

Apr 29, 2024 12:37:53 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

I think you did great! I would highlight the top parts of the stones whenever the sunlight hits…

And put some moss into the lower cracks where the sun doesn't. Notall the cracks just some random ones.

[stuartv]

Guys thanks for the advise I’ll do both.

[tcoat]

Apr 29, 2024 13:33:02 GMT -5 stuartv said:

Guys thanks for the advise I’ll do both.

[stuartv]

Thanks, as this will be sun drenched Italy maybe a little less moss. This is what I had in mind, some greenery. 

[stuartv]

My display case has arrived. 

[stuartv]

Made a start on the ground work and the gun carriage tyre tracks. I used Foam Clay a Polystyrene based product that air dries like clay.
I have then created the tyre tracks with the wheels on a temporary axle, put some small stones and ground soil over it. Then used a piece of cleaning sponge to press the effects in place. Very pleased with the result, so now to add the effect to the rest of the base.

[lyle]

Great dirt. That always seems so difficult to me.

[buddho]

Shaping up really nicely. 🤓

[stuartv]

Added the trunk of the olive tree, made it from a twig and milliput to make the trunk look old and gnarly.

[stuartv]

Trunk of the olive tree painted and weathered.

[stuartv]

A productive few days, ground cover soil in place, so next i'll start adding plants and olive tree branches.

[tcoat]

[vw8243]

Alls very good so far oliv tree very convincing layout spot on looking forward to next update,

[handiabled]

Looks wonderful so far!

[cheyenne]

Nicely done Stuart , the case is also very cool .
Groundwork is coming along great !!

[406 Silverado]

Oh man.......this is getting SO frickin' GOOD!!! 

[dean48ws]

This is such a great scene!

[stuartv]

I have added some plant life to the wall, some of it green where moisture would be trapped and some dying off from the heat of the Italian summer.

[stuartv]

I am not sure how much grass to add, is this enough, too much or just about right?

[tcoat]

May 6, 2024 9:59:11 GMT -5 stuartv said:

I am not sure how much grass to add, is this enough, too much or just about right?

Be pretty close for late summer early fall.

[stuartv]

Having looked back at the photo from yesterday, I decided that the grass looked to uniform. So add more of differing sizes. I think it looks better, what do you reckon?

[stuartv]

Another quick check on composition.

[tcoat]

May 7, 2024 14:53:55 GMT -5 stuartv said:

Another quick check on composition.

[kyledehart5]

That is super cool. I really like it.

[stuartv]

I have been making branches for the Olive tree. Large branches to add to the truck and then small branches with leaves and ripe black olives.

[deafpanzer]

I am really enjoying this thread... keep up with the beautiful work!

[stuartv]

Upper branches fitted ready for painting.

[Tojo72]

That's coming along nicely