"Figures In Action" #86: Abandoned Loft Diorama

In this episode of "Figures In Action": A special Dio as this will be shipped out to the winner of A.C.B.A.'s Photo Kombat Champion: Shannon Bowie.
Check out part two of Al & Priceless Go On Vacation at the end of the video.

[@klj5150]

Great tutorial. I know it’s older but I think you showed me my first diorama with brick and got me into it. Also, I watch Friends, King of Queens and Seinfeld when I work.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

LOVING that window. The griminess and grit really looks great. This whole dio is really unique, love the layout and all the angle possibilities. That electrical box idea is awesome. Constantly getting new ideas watching your videos, really awesome work!

[@AlFigures]

+Captain McKay Random ... thank you Cap... I always appreciate your comments brotha

[@hectortorres4590]

Name drop, David Walton! Thanks for the Video AL!

[@cheeno84]

Super sweet dio!!! And my compliment seems to fall short!!!

[@AlFigures]

+RICARDO .A CABRERA ... thank you bro, I appreciate it.

[@cheeno84]

+Al Figures 👍

[@rektangular]

Wow! I agree that the red paint you use on the brick looks fantastic. The window and electricity box are excellent. I love the door as well. Keep up the amazing work dude.

[@AlFigures]

+rektangular ... thank you sir, I hope Shannon likes it when he has it in hand.

[@wtffor]

Amazing details and skills, this looks so real and therapeutic to build as well. Great work!

[@GIJOE4157]

Very nice as always! It is very commendable of you to be sharing the "How to" with the rest of the world! That window looks so damn real!

[@AlFigures]

+GIJOE4157 ... thank you sir. Caring is sharing.

[@eduardolimoeiro1327]

awesome

[@lonelybonedust]

Excellent work as always! I'm a big fan of your work. I always look forward to your new dios.

[@AlFigures]

+vampireheart1986 ... thank you so much, I appreciate it.

[@ArkhamAnimations1]

Love this! Really like how the colours pop. Haha, Friends and HIMYM are my go-to shows. Absolutely love those shows. Door and window look great.

[@AlFigures]

+ArkhamAnimations ... thank you man... yeah, I'm a sit com junkie! Lol

[@Logsmellmyfart]

Looks dope! So awesome looking.

[@AlFigures]

Thank you.

[@barbie.travels]

This is so cool!

[@dungeonlair]

Very cool bro! Thanks for sharing.

[@AlFigures]

Thank you and no problem!

[@dungeonlair]

Do you work with fantasy dioramas at all?

[@pancheezey]

Absolutely phenomenal as usual my dude.

[@AlFigures]

+Pancheezey Games ... thank you brotha, I still need a lot of work to do to get a better channel going... need to polish up on saying "uh" and "um" every other second! Lol. I appreciate it, love your vids!

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Thanks for another how to video. Going for 1/35th scale zombie/apocalypse dioramas and every time I see one of your videos, learn something new. Downloaded a bunch of street/warning/hazmat signs, then shrunk 'em down to sizes needed. Used some spray adhesive to stick them on cardboard sheets, the kind used put in sleeve protectors to protect your comic books. Problem was, wondered if/how I would protect the printouts and thought of using a flat spray lacquer. Will give the stuff you suggested a try. Question is, once this stuff is applied, can you weather the sign using acrylic paints? Putting some signs on a scrap of plastic to see which turns out better as I want to have damaged/twisted signs. And when using a spray can of anything, start BEYOND what ever you want sprayed and continue past that part. Other wise you could end up with streaks/puddles on the edges of your subject.

[@AlFigures]

You are welcome sir. I assume if you use modge podge you can still dry brush over the application . Send me a pic when you are done with it.. I'd love to see something that small!

[@tarantulasmx]

AMAZING!!! GREAT TIPS!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARE!!!!

[@AlFigures]

+tarantulasmx ... thank you and you're welcome

[@danielclarke649]

Cool thanks for the info

[@chino1moreno]

very very cool!

[@gungunhd9896]

i also make custom dioramas love the work you inspired me to be the person i am today thank you

[@AlFigures]

+gungun gaming ... that's awesome! and thank you very much

[@markspino7820]

i love it

[@AlFigures]

+Mark spino78 (megatron8910) ... thank you!

[@PunkerMike]

Dope!!

[@MaxDLake]

It's really amazing to watch you progress Al! What a great dio! Thanks so much for covering acrylic sealant & how to apply it!!! I was going to email you questions about that since it seems some times it can melt paint/foam from what I've seen in other dio makers' vids. You mentioned something a lot of other people use & have had success with, what was that specifically? Another quick question: What did you use for the rebar bars sticking out of the top level? I think you've used straws before but these here seem more wire like. Thanks a bunch Al! Learning SO much from you!!! :D

[@AlFigures]

Max Lake ... again... Thank u... but I'm no longer answering these type questions.... all the info is in my 100+ videos here.

[@chillcommander]

this dio s tha bomb! You made that like a boss dawg! I love this one cuz you can make shots on almost every angle.yo ever think about makin a bank heist diorama or sumthing with an armored car like brinks (if you kno what i mean)or sum? I'm planning to make something like that when i've got the right figures. Maybe customizing heat figures,but i'll have to find the right figures.do you got any suggestions?or tips?

[@Terrocity1]

Damn that's hella dope

[@AlFigures]

+felipe terrazas ... thank you sir

[@bert3837]

your work is amazing man so i have to ask what do you use to get such clean cuts for the walkways and doors? and on your warehouse dioramas what tools do you use to put in the metal doors that slide up that you see on warehouses?

[@AlFigures]

albert pohl thank you... all the answers you seek are in my videos... check em out.

[@Dylanisa_BasketCase]

I know this is an older video, but how did texture the wood? Thanks

[@toymasterfultoymasterful7499]

I have a question about the acrylic sealer... is that mandatory for all dioramas so the paint doesnt leak or smear off or so later on?

[@action_figure_cave9073]

Hi. What material do you use to make the walls? I have cellfoam 88 but it seems really thin. Awesome dio by the way.

[@AlFigures]

Peter Castle ... Thank you... I used the same material for this one as!I have for all my other dio's.

[@action_figure_cave9073]

What's it called? I'm trying to build a dio for my punisher figures.

[@AlFigures]

Peter Castle ... I forget... check out some other videos, I'm sure I mention it somewhere

[@MatthewManoah]

Sick

[@AlFigures]

+Manoah Cross ... thank you sir.

[@z0m813]

killed it again with another dio what is the rebar made of in the roof

[@AlFigures]

+z0m813 .. thank you. The rebar are wax sticks that are from a arts and craft kit

[@z0m813]

+Al Figures Np I have just been trying to figure out how to make some appreciate it

[@hamatoyoshi8711]

How much do you sell these for?

[@mardonwatson9710]

what kind of paper did you use for your windows???

[@AlFigures]

I mention it in a few videos, a few times.

[@gregcaviness9844]

Do you sell these? Their amazing...

[@AlFigures]

Thank you and yes I do... email me at: [e-mail] and I'll send you the info.

[@reubendapiton573]

What material did you use?

[@AlFigures]

I_ REUBEN the same material I use for every diorama i make.

[@marcelojaimep]

Anyone from latinamerica knows what is the name of that pink foam? 'cause i never found it

[@thomazmumic6189]

Muito bom ótimo parabéns ok.

[@AlFigures]

+Thomaz Mumic ... I don't speak that language

[@danielclarke649]

what foam did you use

[@AlFigures]

same foam I use for all dio's

[@danielclarke649]

sorry im just getting into dios and just wondering whats the best foam to use and can i say your dios are fantastic mate

[@AlFigures]

+Daniel Clarke .. thank you.. just the insulation foam board that Home Depot sells.

[@lukenolfa6648]

hey how do u make the bricks can u make a video how to

[@AlFigures]

+mr usa ... I've never had a tutorial on bricks but I drop hints on it all the time in various videos.

[@JRock8899]

To many colors. The layout is well but why so many different colors

[@AlFigures]

Because as artists, it is okay to explore. Some will not like it but that's okay... the person who bought it loved it.

[@jayflores3947]

The building good. Coloring sucks on the board and brick. Good job tho on the construction

[@AlFigures]

The board? Just kidding, no need to explain... your opinion is just yours, keep it.

[@IronFreee]

I really love your modeling skills but I'm not a fan of your painting...

[@AlFigures]

IronFreee honestly, your praise and criticism, I take the same: doesn’t matter much to me. Thank for watching.