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Post by Ian H. on Apr 3, 2023 16:31:02 GMT
Awesome, Tommy! Great effects with the wood pier.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 3, 2023 17:54:49 GMT
terrific work on the pier mate looks superb!
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 4, 2023 11:11:31 GMT
Thanks guys. Now the reason for the diorama; Lifecolor algae.  Nearly finished the wagon, just the windshield to paint.  Which brings me to the swamp gel. Self leveling my harris!!!!!  Therefore something like this.  |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 4, 2023 12:24:59 GMT
Now that looks like real old worn wood, superb.
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Post by Paul B on Apr 4, 2023 12:52:58 GMT
The pier looks fantastic as does the vehicle  . The swampy water however looks very nerve testing. |
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 4, 2023 13:12:23 GMT
Thanks planeguy and Paul.
Will add more algae yet, but it is what I am after.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 4, 2023 17:24:04 GMT
Nice work indeed, that swampy water, was that just one layer or pour?
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Post by SteveM on Apr 4, 2023 21:26:00 GMT
Blink and you miss it! You're not hanging around with it are you Tommy!
The truck and pier looks great and I'm sure you'll get the water to work as well.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 5, 2023 9:56:56 GMT
That looks very good indeed, Tommy.
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 5, 2023 12:54:49 GMT
Nice work indeed, that swampy water, was that just one layer or pour? It’s a gel, snipersmudge, so one layer with a spatula. Had another go, but this time added VMS acrylic thinner. Will check the results in the morning. |
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 7, 2023 8:29:39 GMT
Here is a test try. A mix of the gel and VMS acrylic thinner.  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 8, 2023 1:26:57 GMT
This looks amazing, already! Great job with the vegetation on the pier and it looks so realistic. |
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 8, 2023 7:50:25 GMT
Thanks Ian. Here is the gel test. I will paint the styrofoam first which should solve the “white” spots.  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 8, 2023 9:29:47 GMT
Certainly getting there Tommy  |
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 8, 2023 12:34:45 GMT
Thanks Paul. Some oils and a khaki coat on the styrofoam.  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 8, 2023 13:25:04 GMT
That looks awesome  |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 8, 2023 15:24:30 GMT
Better and better!
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Post by wouter on Apr 8, 2023 17:16:55 GMT
oh wow, I like what I'm seeing here Tommy. Always good to see a model with a base, and since this is a semi-floaty it's exciting to see it in the water. Looking forward to see the finished result. It's going in the right direction anyway!
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 8, 2023 19:26:21 GMT
This is epic, Tommy! What a great presentation this will be.
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 9, 2023 8:43:30 GMT
Thanks guys. Fixed in place, might try the swamp gel, later or tomorrow at the latest. Sealed the gaps with grit and putty and then painted khaki. The gel should not leak.  Appointment with the surgeon tomorrow morning, so will find out the date for going under the knife then. |
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