Hoth 1:144 Diorama complete build

[@filip8985]

a cheap substitute for snow effects paste is shaving foam (like the one that comes out of the can as foam, not gel) mixed with baking soda, which you can play around with the ratio as to how smooth or coarse you want it, then you can stick it down with pva glue

[@GrossModels]

Interesting. How long would this last? Doesn’t sound very permanent.

[@filip8985]

@@GrossModels i stumbled across this video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6Xbfn6VhKeafpo A few months ago, and i tried it out then and its held together fairly well so far. Im sure its not as good as like tamiya snow effects or something, but it is about 20x cheaper.

[@nanuq83]

I'm only 36 seconds in but I had to comment how excited your paint organizer board made me. I'm thoroughly giddy. lol

[@GrossModels]

Nanuq 83 thank you! Hope you enjoy the rest of the video!

[@neonvandal8770]

Looks mega mate - I love star wars and ive just started getting back into building models after not doing any since the early 80s - so this has been a big inspiration! Great work!

[@GrossModels]

Thanks!

[@ddmcd1215]

That looks amazing great job!

[@GrossModels]

Thank you very much!

[@testman322]

Nice job. Great Detail. Makes me want to get back into the Hobby. Thanks.

[@GrossModels]

TANK BUST3R thank you!

[@anthonyreed3682]

You should, if you haven't already, I set up a space in the garage so my wife wouldn't have to look at it all the time. My son and I have a few models in the works. Good luck.

[@Fpvfreaky]

Gross Models it’s really good mate well done. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting. Sounded like you have fun.

[@GrossModels]

Thanks, it was fun, and I think I’ve learned a lot since then too. The next one should be interesting!

[@NSYresearch]

Great stuff Chris, the snow worked really well.... Could almost here the Ski Sunday theme in my head 😁😁😁

[@GrossModels]

Thanks. I have a sand version in my head to do sometime....

[@SuperMj4eva]

This is so awesome! For a novice like myself this will definitely help with my own attempts!! 😁👍🏻

[@GrossModels]

Thanks. Make sure to let me know how it goes!

[@jeanlongsden1696]

the cable has a grappling hook on the end. Luke uses one from the Speeder to climb up to the belly of the AT-AT to cut the panel open with his lightsaber, enabling him to throw a charge in. you could do with making some smoke out of cotton wool sprayed with grey and black, coming from the back of the Speeder. very well made. I enjoyed watching the build.

[@GrossModels]

Thanks. If I was to remake it again, being a little more experienced, I would probably add some smoke.

[@tommynoisemusic]

great idea with the snow speeder. snow effect looks good too. one of my fave scenes on Empire.

[@GrossModels]

Thanks. Can’t say it’s an original idea though!

[@tommynoisemusic]

well i meant using the cable to simulate the snow speeder in flight. maybe other modelers have done that but i haven' t seen any other at-at snow scenes doing that.

[@GrossModels]

Ahh, right. It just seemed natural. I was concerned it wouldn’t be in scale, but it looks close enough I think.

[@dannismith3038]

Great diorama and video, thanks for sharing it with us. :-)

[@GrossModels]

Thank you. Have you seen the Jakku one too?

[@ifeyecouldpaint]

If it helps it was a magnetic clamp

[@GrossModels]

Thanks. I’m sure I heard something about that years ago but can’t find it again!

[@NealTK]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Very well done!

[@GrossModels]

Thank you!

[@ALPHARICCO875]

Fantastic, congratulations and thank you

[@GrossModels]

Thanks.

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

Perfect. Well done mate.

[@GrossModels]

Thank you. I still have a long at o go to get close o perfect though!

[@amandahughes1072]

Good job love it

[@GrossModels]

Thank you!

[@boomerdiorama]

Try using cell-u-clay (paper mache) instead of plaster. Plaster is a horrible medium for dioramas. It is unstable and heavy. You can drill the former and it won`t crack. Cheers.

[@GrossModels]

Good idea. I may try it in the future. Thanks.

[@julianmroc3648]

nice advice!

[@jamesdown1519]

Great job on this, it worked out really well, would love to give this a shot myself. Great videos and a sub from me 👍

[@GrossModels]

Thank you. Have a go, whats the worst that can happen? :)

[@jamesdown1519]

@@GrossModels I certainly will and thanks again for the great videos will follow these closely 🙏

[@GrossModels]

If you’re on Facebook, why not join my group? It’s useful for showing off your work as well as getting help and advice. Facebook.com/groups/GrossGroup

[@Jelios]

wow! beautiful!!

[@GrossModels]

Thank you.

[@heros670]

Excellent job!!

[@llmyth007]

looks great man. been wanting to make this very same diorama.

[@GrossModels]

+llmyth007 thanks. It's well worth having a go!

[@justindavisphotography]

First diorama? Nice work! Would like to do something similar to this myself. Not sure if I would have the room to display it... 😀

[@GrossModels]

That’s the joys of 1:144 scale. It doesn’t take up much room! Thanks.

[@gregmounts7648]

Very cool , looks like in a movie ! Get a sky back drop for it at hobby shop !

[@GrossModels]

+Greg Mounts thanks. I am torn as to a background, but am keeping an eye out for something that fits.

[@filip8985]

looks amazing man, i think i might make my own, i just think yours is a little too busy, im gonna make mine the size of a shelf and if all goes well i might even put in a shield generator. i hope im not being too ambitious, ive been modeling for a few years but this will be my first diorama

[@GrossModels]

All Lives Matter Thank you. If you feel you want to make one, go for it. I could have done with spreading it out a little, but wanted to keep a small area. It was also my first diorama, so I learned a lot from making it!

[@edjo487]

Amazing!

[@GrossModels]

Thank you.

[@r199ers]

......great diorama mate, love it! Can I ask what gauge of wire you used for the Snowspeeder? Looks PERFECT! Thanks....

[@GrossModels]

Sorry, no idea. It was just some I had to hand!

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I would have diluted the PVA and applied it with a brush across the entire surface of the base foam, to ensure a consistent bond. The idea to suspend the speeder by it's tow cable is inspired! I wonder why nobody thought of that before?

[@GrossModels]

Probably a better way to apply the pva, yes. I am sure others have used the tow cable idea, although I can’t remember seeing it done.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

@@GrossModels To be fair, I commented before I saw you cover the whole thing in a thick layer of plaster, so the glue wouldn't have mattered too much! I'm thinking about scratch-building a 12th scale DF.9 turret to go with my Black Series Hoth figures. It's a pretty basic structure, maybe an upturned bucket will be a suitable basis.

[@thecollectiondudemrdude821]

Awesome 👍

[@GrossModels]

Thank you.

[@cgayle92cg]

This is so damn cool. I'm looking for the 1/144 models now to make my own! I'd love to do one from each OT film. Like the TIE fighter attack from ANH, The Battle of Hoth, and maybe the Battle of Endor (either ground or space). Anyway, awesome stuff!

[@GrossModels]

Thank you! I have the falcon built and am planning a Jakku diorama with a crashed tie.....

[@cgayle92cg]

Gross Models Nice!!!

[@JoannaHammond]

Out of curiosity, why not paint a different colour on the snow first so that you can see where the white is. Maybe even a grey so that you can then 1) see where the white is going and 2) allow for greater control of colour variation?

[@GrossModels]

Not a bad idea, if I’d thought of it I would have. The white did show up when I was painting it as it was wet.

[@spaztekwarrior]

Wow! Looks fantastic. :) Did you wind up painting the tow cable wire flat black? I think it would look even better.

[@GrossModels]

Thank you. I didn’t even consider painting the cable!

[@wwt17]

Well done! And damn you 'cos now I have to go out and buy a bunch of new Bandai kits and try my own diorama! I'm curious, would you mind sharing what colors you used for the oil streaks wash? Thanks!

[@GrossModels]

Thanks, it was fun. I don’t remember exactly, probably MIG streaking grime. Check the painting video of the atat to be sure. 😁

[@iansept72]

The cable should come from the rear harpoon gun though and not the engine.. Great diarama, looks very effective.

[@GrossModels]

Thanks. Actually I’d looks like it detaches from about where I have it. Also, the gun wouldn’t be strong enough to support the speeder in my model.

[@iansept72]

Well, I have checked and you are indeed totally correct, my apologies I am an obvious idiot. I was confusing the shooting of the rear harpoon gun and not where the cable attached to the speeder. Good job and excellent diorama.

[@GrossModels]

It would make sense to come from the gun, I can’t figure out how it would work the way it is! Thanks for the compliments.

[@wes3568]

Great work, where did you get Miniature Models?

[@GrossModels]

Thanks. They were all purchased through amazon from Japanese sellers. It’s impossible to buy the bandai Star Wars kits at retail here.

[@CaptainSmith23]

very cool.

[@GrossModels]

+CaptainSmith23 Thank you.

[@lphilliplittle6777]

What brand these come from???

[@GrossModels]

They are all from Bandai.

[@aurozappa305]

real nice

[@GrossModels]

Thanks

[@robdcollector2808]

How much do you want for this diorama? I suck at models and have no patience in painting.

[@GrossModels]

Sorry, not for sale. At least not at the moment.

[@mikkelpedersen3424]

Where are the figures from ? is it from a tabletop game ? :)

[@GrossModels]

It's all Model kits, from Bandai.

[@at-at3292]

how small is at-st???

[@GrossModels]

Haven’t measured it, but it’s also 1:144. You may get a better idea of the size on my build video of it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGfIgKhorLSesNk

[@at-at3292]

thanks for answer

[@markdoty6495]

Nice Work!! I really like you paint rack. Where did you come by it?

[@GrossModels]

Mark Doty at the start of the vid? I made it from foam core.

[@markdoty6495]

Gross Models yes. Nice work. I've been looking for for one for myself. Might borrow your layout and make one for myself too!

[@GrossModels]

+Mark Doty feel free. I just cut holes the size of the pots, used a few of the disks I cut out to space the foam core with holes above another piece with no holes.

[@shanebradley5284]

hi could i ask you what make are the atst and snow speeder i can't seem to find this size for my own diorama to go with my bandai at-at 1.144 scale

[@GrossModels]

Hi! They are also Bandai. They come as a pack, 1 of each. They aren’t marked as any scale, but they are either 1:144 or as near as makes no odds.

[@shanebradley5284]

thanks. i think you have the best diorama i have seen on the web. well done i enjoyed you video. top class detail

[@GrossModels]

Thanks a lot! I’m working towards doing a jaku type one for my 1:144 falcon and bits.

[@shanebradley5284]

i look forward to seeing it when finished i am sure it will be mind blowing like all you work. good luck

[@starofeden9277]

VERY NICE,,However not exactly like in the movie..At-st were not there

[@GrossModels]

Star of Eden actually, there were a few. But it is an “inspired by” rather than a direct reproduction. :-)

[@ljononez3794]

Maybe watch empire again..there are AT-ST's.

[@philipperoache513]

why only 95 views for the piece of art ? this is criminal

[@GrossModels]

+Raptor TIE I know! Spread the word! ;-)

[@philipperoache513]

95 views to almost 20k ;)

[@GrossModels]

All your work I assume? ;-)

[@pofrof4910]

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[@GrossModels]

Thank you for your input. :)