@fiveten @johnb @lgardner @michaelt - thank you all for the kind words and continued interest in my builds.
First off to announce some exciting news… Eduard will be featuring both of these Fw on their instagram and possibly magazine.
Next, efforts on the diorama have begun.
Assortment of diorama media and supplies that I’ll be using
Mach up of how I’m envisioning the planes. It might change.
Foam board cut to size (wanted it to fit on my shelf) and addition of Elmer glue and real dirt.
I didn’t apply any more glue above the dirt. The reason is because I will next apply a nice layer of AK Interactives Terrain mud. By leaving the top layer of soil loose, it mixes with the mud. This mixing feeds fine “pebbles” towards the top of the surface which I will go back towards the end and hand paint. This hand painting step I’ve discovered gives you a good opportunity to add many different shades of grey and lends to a more realistic look.
Overall my steps will be:
Cut foam board
Apply real dirt
Cut and attach wooden supports for camouflage tent
Apply terrain mud. While drying put in tire marks etc
Add static grass strategically
Add other types of foliage
Prime the whole thing in black
Airbrush desired shades and colors
Dry brush highlighting colors
Handpaint details
Add planes (will remain removable)
Add in diorama “fluff” (figures, carts, barrels, etc)
Add top of camouflage netting
When I say camouflage net, I’m referring to this:
An assortment of my fluff assets. Still need a bit of sanding, but otherwise ready for paint -
I still have a few tables I wanna build and a set of pressurized cylinders for welding. I will also be making probably another 3-4 barrels and a few small vehicles.
