So the diorama is complete. all of the pieces are glued into place, and I've actually packed it up and shipped it off to Chicago along with the display board for my Armies on Parade.
I hope you like it.
Cheers
Dave
PS. Only three more blog followers until we get to 1,500! Not too bad for a dodgy little blog about toy soldiers. I've settled on what I think will be a pretty decent competition and prize. Details to come.
Looking good,but you need to work the rust more.
ReplyDeleteI find rust gets a brighter orange where two different metals meet.
Also when done hit the rust with a light coat of dust as rust and dust are like PB&J
Get yourself some AK Rust Wash and Rust streaks and take it to a whole new level.
Will, the piece is already on its way to Chicago, but I'll take my powders out there and mess around with it before the show.
DeleteGreat idea,then you get that great dusty effect that wears off quickly or is lost in the varnish/fixing process.
DeleteFantastic idea for a diorama Dave, and really well executed. Best of luck in Chicago!
ReplyDeleteNick
Outstanding Dave; best of luck with this one.
ReplyDeleteOf all of the various & amazing projects you've done, this one is easily my favorite!!! Very characterful & is straight out of a Gaunt's Ghosts book!
ReplyDeleteI don't just "like it", I think it's incredible.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work!
ReplyDeleteA very curious and very well raised idea, a fantastic work. Regards.
ReplyDeleteI was 1501 :) Great stuff as always and I think I shall book mark this for rust reference material
ReplyDeleteSimply spectacular, Dave! It even looks like there are tears running down the face of the guy with the googles.
ReplyDeleteAs goofy as the concept sounded to me on paper, your diorama has turned it into a very powerful metaphor for the erosive effect of the ruinous powers! Love it!
I wanted some tear tracks, I'm glad it seems to have worked.
DeleteI also love that line "the erosive effect of the ruinous powers".
Thanks, mate! The line's yours, then. Feel free to use it on your business card ;-)
DeleteGood luck Dave, I look forward to seeing the piece in person when my group is there for Gamesday
ReplyDeleteAwesome! excellent use of bitz.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work and an inspired choice of subject.
ReplyDeletewhere did you get the three workers on the bottom from? It looks very epic and entirely fitting for the setting. Terrific work, always love seeing another who excels in the hobby
ReplyDeleteAnonymous below got it right. The key player is from the Empire flagellant sprue, the head is from the Empire Luminark model, the grinder is from the Ork Nobz box set.
DeleteDiorama turned out great!
ReplyDelete@skywatcher
ReplyDeleteTwo of the workers seems to be from the brettonian trebuechet kit. The guy with the cut off blade seems to be converted from empire flagellant and imperial guard bits.
Spot on.
DeleteThanks so much guys, after a long day at work it was a nice surprise to see all you comments : )
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dave
Blimey! Superb all round.
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing it and you in person at games day.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece Dave! Will be anxiously waiting to see if it wins!
ReplyDeleteLooking good Dave! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteIts John Miller from Historicon looking to try to get your email address
Hi John, it's in the profile blurb in the right-hand column of this blog. Just scroll back up ; )
DeleteCheers
Dave