Author Topic: 54mm Diorama COMPLETE (Read 4497 times)

Sangennaru · « **on:** 13 October 2016, 06:47:02 PM »

Hi everyone! I've been working on this project since a little while, and it's now time to share what i've done so far.
I'm working with a pro-painter to build a diorama together. Needless to say, i'll do the sculpting.
Since he had a few figures waiting to be painted, we discussed about the diorama shape. I wanted to do something challenging, and we agreed for a 2-level diorama: Below, a sewer-catacomb futuristic tunnel while on the top a rural scene.

After a few tries, we decided for a diagonal setup, with this rough shape:

Tracing from this volumes, i did a first concept drawing:

The "Real" model is made using a temporary mold, to recreate the concrete form technique. It took a bit of geometry and ruler work to make it right, but the result was quite similar to the original concept.

Now, i'm starting the detailing work. The lower level is almost done, what's missing now is the ladder and a few minor fixes. A lot stil to do above, though.

C&C really welcome!

Cheers,
Jack

Remgain · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 October 2016, 07:55:25 PM »

Eccezionale, Jack!!!

Marco

Hu Rhu · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 October 2016, 08:14:03 PM »

That is an amazing piece of work. Can't wait to see how it paints up and what figures it will hold.

marianas_gamer · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 October 2016, 08:45:50 PM »

Nice concept, well executed. The small pipes and details really make it work.
LB

YPU · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 October 2016, 09:25:35 PM »

Yea, I feel sincerely humbled by your skills at concrete.

Peithetairos · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 October 2016, 09:30:58 PM »

Yes, the detailing is exceptional. Looks already very naturalistic. I am sitting on the edge of my chair and look forward to see the final piece.

Sangennaru · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 October 2016, 10:46:48 PM »

Thank you all!

I'll try to finish it as soon as i can and send it to the painter, then!

Cheers, and thanks again, any comment and suggestion is greatly appreciated!

Jack

Sangennaru · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 October 2016, 02:05:32 PM »

Some progresses on the ladder and all the finishing touches on the ground:

Now it's DEFINITELY time to work on the upper level!

Suggestions are welcome, i'm still not 100% sure on what to do up there!

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 October 2016, 02:43:37 PM »

Lovely work

Do you intend to have figures on the upper part?

cheers

James

Sangennaru · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 October 2016, 03:05:41 PM »

Quote from: jimbibbly on 14 October 2016, 02:43:37 PM

Lovely work

Do you intend to have figures on the upper part?

cheers

James

Thanks jim! The diorama will have 2 figures on the upper part as well, yes. That's was the request of the client.
I've got pictures of the figures but i'm afraid i can't share them for now, since they are unreleased products. :S

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 October 2016, 03:15:53 PM »

Would normal tarmac do then, like it's in a car park or warehouse area?

cheers

James

Sangennaru · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 October 2016, 03:18:25 PM »

Quote from: jimbibbly on 14 October 2016, 03:15:53 PM

Would normal tarmac do then, like it's in a car park or warehouse area?

cheers

James

We were thinking at a rural postapoc scenario: possibly 1-2 cm of rubble and ground with an unexploded bomb coming out, then grass and a simple and old brick wall.
Just to give more contrast, you know.

FramFramson · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 October 2016, 06:17:10 PM »

Woweee geez, nice work.

That's a fairly solid lump of plaster there. Did you add any hollowing elements to save weight? Or, alternatively, did you add any wires to the plaster for strength?

gamer Mac · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 October 2016, 06:54:59 PM »

Lovely work

Sangennaru · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 October 2016, 08:10:16 PM »

Thanks lads!

Quote from: FramFramson on 14 October 2016, 06:17:10 PM

Woweee geez, nice work.

That's a fairly solid lump of plaster there. Did you add any hollowing elements to save weight? Or, alternatively, did you add any wires to the plaster for strength?

In my experience if dried properly that kind of thickness of plaster is rather unbreakable. I've added some hollowing elements in the thickest bulk, but it's a minor part of the volume. As it is, it's nearly 900 grams of plaster.

Soon with new updates!

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