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tiking
Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2022 2:35:18 PM
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Just completed a display diorama for a friend. The scale display, is 1.2m x 0.40m x 0.40m in dimension. It is mostly for displaying 1:50 scale truck models, at exhibitions. I have come a long way and have done a lot of home made rock molds and scratch build details. I've even included handles that would make it easier to managed when moving it around. I also tried to make it as sturdy as possible, as it will be moving around quite a lot. I will also be weathering the truck combo you see on the display. I just used it to take photos of the layout in its entirety. Hope Tobias and Fredrik like it. I tried to mimic new/old patch roads, after many years of heavy traffic across this region, especially by truck drivers. The truck will be weathered with some heavy dust, so I am going to give it a try using an airbrush. Not my strongest side, but in this scale and weathering 'Middle Eastern weathering on trucks, an airbrush is the only way to go.



































kerst
Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2022 3:21:31 PM

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Quinella
Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2022 3:29:29 PM

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Looks great so far. I would hate to drive that route though. Landscape looks real. Thanks and keep us apprised. CAW
modelmaniac
Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2022 5:13:06 PM

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Applause Well done.I actually thought it was a 1/1 truck,on a real road,at first!
Jamiescotland
Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2022 5:36:40 PM

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Excellent job. I'm currently enjoying building a couple of dioramas too. Just bought myself a static grass applicator but haven't tried it yet. It'll be great I'm sure. I'll post the results on here
RobS
Posted: Friday, April 22, 2022 9:51:24 AM
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Very nice!

Rob
tiking
Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 9:46:12 AM
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kerst wrote:
Nice!

Kerst


Thank you.
tiking
Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 9:48:42 AM
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Jamiescotland wrote:
Excellent job. I'm currently enjoying building a couple of dioramas too. Just bought myself a static grass applicator but haven't tried it yet. It'll be great I'm sure. I'll post the results on here


What static grass applicator did you buy?
tiking
Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 9:49:31 AM
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modelmaniac wrote:
Applause Well done.I actually thought it was a 1/1 truck,on a real road,at first!


I have not weathered the trailer. Thanks again. Smiley
Jamiescotland
Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 2:04:03 PM

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I bought a Gaugemaster Gras Master Mk3. It was on special for about fifty GBP. It seems to get good reviews, though if you have the time and a bit of expertise, making your own can be just as good.
tiking
Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2022 9:38:50 AM
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Final update:

Weathered the semi trailer and tractor.
























Quinella
Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2022 10:32:34 AM

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I think you're doing a fine job of weathering. Love the pictures. Keep em coming. CAW
tiking
Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2022 11:42:31 AM
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Quinella wrote:
I think you're doing a fine job of weathering. Love the pictures. Keep em coming. CAW


Thank you.
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