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Title: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on January 27, 2012, 01:34:38 PM
Hi everyone! =)

Yesterday, no, the day before, i tried an experiment using a very secret technique (I'll release a tutorial soon!) for a realistic way to obtain medieval-reinassance style glasses for windows and stuff.
Now, since i was REALLY pleased with the result, i started sculpting a little diorama, to enhance the potentialities of such a great glass.

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/piratehut-1-of-4.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/piratehut-2-of-4.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/piratehut-3-of-4.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/piratehut-4-of-4.jpg)

I had to put a miniature behind the diormaa, since with a flat white background the glass isn't that effective.

Please, feel free to comment, both on the glass and on the diorama. It took me approx one day to complete... i've to say that even though i'm pretty fast to sculpt and assemble stuff, i'm definitely slow at painting! :P


(WIP picture)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/1zluhc8.jpg)

Hope you like, comments are welcome!
Jack
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on January 27, 2012, 04:17:33 PM
Forgot to say: all the resin parts of the diorama have been sculpted by me, and available for purchase as well! =)
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 27, 2012, 04:27:58 PM
dude this is amazing,the Resin Parts,the Painting but yeah esp the Glass  :o  :-*
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Axebreaker on January 27, 2012, 09:19:41 PM
That glass does look great! :-*

Christopher
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: marianas_gamer on January 28, 2012, 01:28:51 AM
Very nice, especially the glass, now I'm waiting for you to do a rose window!
LB
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Matthew83 on January 28, 2012, 02:36:43 AM
SUPER!!!, simply amazing.

Your work is a perfect example of why our hobby is worthwhile, constant progressive advances and as such, constant satisfaction.

I am really impressed, can't wait for the tutorial.

Thank you for sharing.

Matt
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: aggro84 on January 28, 2012, 04:43:09 AM
Very cool!
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Steve F on January 28, 2012, 09:52:47 AM
The glass works really well.  So, who is lurking on the other side of it?
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Cherno on January 28, 2012, 11:11:16 AM
Very nice, with subtle colors. I'm looking forward to the tutorial.
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on January 28, 2012, 12:04:16 PM
Thanks friends!

I'm quite happy for the painting, actually the glass is my best part! =)

I'm writing the tutorial right now, will be soon released! =)

I'd like to make something bigger, now! :P
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on January 28, 2012, 04:39:25 PM
Ok, the tutorial is ready!

http://www.thelazyforger.com/tutorials/glassworking-tutorial/

Comments are always welcome! :)
Cheers!
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Mason on January 28, 2012, 04:48:59 PM
 :o :o :o

What a fantastic tutorial!

I am sooo glad that I am moving off of my Mordheim project, or I can see myself spending far too long adding broken windows to everything!

It is a fantastic idea, and I WILL be giving it a go when I go back to making more scenery.
This would be perfect for adding some more realism, especially to the church/temple.

Thank you very much for the tutorial.
You are a genius, sir!

 :D
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on January 28, 2012, 04:56:35 PM
LOL, thanks mason! ;)

Please if you build something, send me some pictures and reports!! it's the best way to me to learn more stuff!
And also a nice way to add stuff on my site! ;)
that's meant for everyone!
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: tomogui on January 28, 2012, 05:17:34 PM
This is another great tutorial from you. The glass looks excellent. I have filed this away in my head as a new technique to try one day. Really appreciate you sharing your terrain magic!
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Captain Blood on January 28, 2012, 10:52:39 PM
That window looks fantastic. Well done  :)
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: aggro84 on January 29, 2012, 01:32:21 AM
Wow! what a cool idea.  :-*

Honestly though, did you really think it was going to work when you thought of it?  ;)
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Marine0846 on January 29, 2012, 02:20:49 AM
Very neat. Love how you did it.
Will we now see lots windows done like that?
Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: FifteensAway on January 29, 2012, 07:45:49 AM
Garlic bag?  Hmm, I was thinking it was from a bag of oranges (same sort of bag found locally).  By the way, here in the US, the material for weddings is called 'tule.'  Very nice, as others have commented.
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on January 29, 2012, 09:15:15 AM
Quote from: aggro84 on January 29, 2012, 01:32:21 AM
Honestly though, did you really think it was going to work when you thought of it?  ;)

hahaha, i hoped that a lot! ;)

Well, The orange bag has quite a whider pattern. I want to try various nets, but at the moment i didn't have any other net! ;)

right, Tule is the right name! :)
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Admiral Benbow on January 29, 2012, 05:52:14 PM
Thanks for that second invention of glass! Superb!
 8)
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on January 29, 2012, 11:26:47 PM
Hi everyone!

just released the article about the little diorama.

http://www.thelazyforger.com/tutorials/glassworking-tutorial-part-2-pirate-hut/

Cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Theomar Pius on February 01, 2012, 01:51:02 AM
That looks great!
I do a very similar technique, using wireform mesh and water effects. I've also been able to color the glass by using simple felt tip markers, adds color but stays transparent.
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on February 01, 2012, 08:00:29 AM
that's interesting! do you have any pictures?
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Theomar Pius on February 01, 2012, 09:35:21 PM
Quote from: Sangennaru on February 01, 2012, 08:00:29 AM
that's interesting! do you have any pictures?

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x434/theomarpius/DSC02730.jpg)
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Sangennaru on February 01, 2012, 11:10:30 PM
WOW! love the effect! I gotta give a try!
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: Theomar Pius on February 02, 2012, 12:52:12 AM
Quote from: Sangennaru on February 01, 2012, 11:10:30 PM
WOW! love the effect! I gotta give a try!
;)

Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: A little Diorama
Post by: midismirnoff on February 13, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
Guys, you're so great, you're disgusting.