Topic: Phatty's Diorama

[Phatty]

Do you think too many colors would be too conflicting?  I don't want it to look TOO busy.

[Reconsgt]

It won't look busy,   look for a light or dark grey color, it should be fine, you could even take a hammer to a bag of the gravel in the garage to crush it into dust

[Phatty]

Hmm...I'd have to look for a darker Grey, I believe.  That way it goes from black to light grey...Looks like I'm hitting the hobby shop tomorrow!

[Luke Sprywalker]

Pat, I have found kitty litter works just as good. Get some from big lots or the dollar tree and save big bucks. As previously stated you can make it smaller by crushing it. Various sizes is the key. Also why are you worried about the color of the material? You will be painting the whole thing right?

[Phatty]

Actually no.  The Diorama I am doing is taking place on a new world from my own imagination, a small planet inside the Maw Cluster, where the rock is black as night.  Grasslands grow above the rock, and there are bodies of water present.  The Hoth base is one that was carved out of the rock, so that's why it's all black with some rubble.

[Phatty]

Ok, massive update here.  I've weathered the rock of the Check Point Security, and painted the tree trunk and ground of the Hut, as well as add some grass to it.  The hut will get some more grass, of a darker color and thicker flock, to make it look more realistic.  Once I get the Ewok Villiage from Clint, I'll give it a similar treatment to match.  I've also gotten my G.I. Joe Tactical Battle Platform in, but that's way back on the burner for now until I get some things caught up.  I'm not done by any stretch, as I still have to add in some details like a computer station and such to the Check Point Security, but the paint and landscaping is close[/] to being done.  So, for now, here's my latest update...

[Rodger]

They look good to me !! 

Even though there no Wood involved here .. 

[Tamer]

Wow, just found this. It looks awesome Pat. I can't wait to see this all wrapped up.

[JTrooper]

Great job on the lighting and the colors like the rifle rack. need to make one soon

[Clonehead]

those look cool, Pat! I really like the drybrushing on the black one.
  That one shot looks like a black and white photo taken in the Andes or something.

[Phatty]

Thanks guys, I'm really liking how this is all coming out.  I tried to do some work today and had a bit of artist's block.  I added some darker green foliage to the base of the tree trunk on the dagobah piece, which is looking fantastic!

[hangarbay94]

WOW....

I was'nt too sure about the black at first, but now all of the detailing is on I get it, and it looks great. I'm also loving the tree house, I especially like your use of materials.

[Phatty]

Thanks Jules!  The black was originally going to be a base color, but then it ended up looking better than I had anticipated, so I went ahead and added to it. I'm LOVING how the Imperial Attack base has come out so far, but there is now a lot of fabricating work I have to do to bring my vision to life.  As for the tree house, that too is looking great.  The wife isn't all that happy with my frequent trips and expenditures at Hobby Lobby, but what can ya do!  That one is close to done for now until I get the next phase of materials in...

[r1bb1t]

Wow, Phatty, these are shaping up nicely. Love all of that paintwork  and the landscaping. Can't wait to see more.

[Luke Sprywalker]

Hey I some how missed this update. This is coming together nicely Pat.