How to make realistic desert cliff diorama - (Display Stand) - DIY - for Pod Racer Scene

No airbrush, just a brush yes, We will make our diorama in a very simple and easy way using a paint brush. Desert, cliffs, cliff and slope all in one. We paint with normal brush painting and dry brush method and make an exhibition stand for our Pod racer model. I hope you like this simple but realistic looking diorama. 😊 diy tutorial episode…. I hope you enjoy Thank you...
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[@baurdavid6924]

I recommend that you prime everything with black at the beginning before you start with the actual rock tinting, so that the cracks and crevices come into their own and appear even more natural. You'll see it makes a difference! But other than that it's a nice job!❤

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

thank's for the info.

[@wirllanesilva4395]

Qual o nome dos materiais utilizados

[@mrstormag]

Beware: priming my desert wall for terrarium with black actually ended up very bad for me, as the brightest sandy colors kept turning gloomy greenish, no matter how many layers I applied - it actually reminded me an old airbrush tutorial in which they recommended not to use dark primer for bright colors.

[@ChristineDuval-cy5ck]

Looks fabulous.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot! 🍻

[@therealrustyspork]

That's a unique and clever method for replicating a rock formation, and the results are fantastic.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you, mate. That's very kind. 😀🤘🍻🍻

[@michaeld8573]

Absolutely incredible.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate! 🍺

[@danielcotnoir3363]

This is one of the best terrain tutorials that I've even seen!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you so much my friend. I am so glad you liked it. 🍺

[@humbertovieirajungstedtvie2219]

i'd like to see you make a soccer goal. whith 15cm to 5. and a net that could respect de absortion ball

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@humbertovieirajungstedtvie2219I usually make dioramas that are suitable for the models I make. Unfortunately, the diorama you mentioned is not very relevant to what I did. Thanks...

[@BraveFencer]

Have a like looks amazing also answered some questions I had. Happy building from a gunpla builder

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you very much for your nice comment, my friend. Happy building!

[@dhamongrimwulfe5401]

EXACTLY what I was hoping to find!! Beautiful work.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot, man. 🍻

[@jacobhope6164]

Wow! That looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks mate. I am glad you like it! 🤘🍺

[@larryscarafile7309]

Very realistic.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate🤘🤗🍻

[@mikeconrad8991]

Awesome work, thank you for sharing your expertise

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot, mate! 🍺

[@eisenschweinchen5354]

Great!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

thanks a lot

[@Zeynarella]

It really looks amazing! it's like a work of art. Perfettissimo 👌🏼Congrats🤟🏼

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you very much for your nice comment 🙏😊😊

[@charliecartlidge6156]

You just need a podracer flying through it and it will be perfect!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you my friend 🍻

[@victory.scalemodelling]

Turned a piece of art mate.. That background is extraordinary!!! Congrats again and again..

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot, dude. That's very kind 😎🍻🍻🍻

[@madenciufuk]

That's how cliffs were form geologically. %100 accurate

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks for the info mate! cheers 🍺

[@terryalford5538]

Simple but very effective , brilliant👏

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you so much mate! 🍺

[@antuloy7546]

me ha gustado mucho, voy a intentarlo algun dia creo

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Muchas gracias. Diviértete cuando empieces... 🍻

[@seanatron8005]

What ratios do you use when mixing the water, plaster, and glue. Thanks it looks amazing

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot, man. I adjust the mixture by eye, because it depends on the density of the ingredients you use. There are many different types of plaster. The density of acrylic paints varies widely. That's why I was adding water and mixing until it reached a density that could be applied with a brush like the consistency of yogurt. 🍺

[@PeterEriksson3D]

Thx for charing! Like your style. Keep up the good work!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Many thanks man! always🍻

[@vascotoys]

This is incredible! Going to have to try this out.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Yep! Thanks a lot, mate! 🍺

[@JUNIOR-qp3hj]

wow!😍

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

[@wilfredodiaz8743]

Wish you had added a voice over but I can't complain since the project came out fantastic

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank a lot mate. Maybe in the future. For now, I will continue with multi-subtitle support. 🍺

[@cerisekappes580]

That looks incredible! 😊

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Many thanks 😊🙋‍♂️🍻

[@cerisekappes580]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller you are welcome 😊

[@fabiorodrigues890]

Perfection, what a Fantastic work and tutorial Thanks you and great work.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot, mate. You're very kind. 🍺

[@podcastfromthepit3132]

Amazing work

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

thanks a lot mate 🍺

[@eliasimelias9131]

Toll. Danke für diese Idee.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Danke! Freut mich dass es dir gefällt. Prost 🍺

[@eliasimelias9131]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller Werde das demnächst selber mal versuchen und ein kleines Diorama bauen.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@eliasimelias9131 Großartig! Viel Spaß schon jetzt.

[@ShaolinDioramas]

Great tutorial, thanks!!👍

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Many thanks. Thank you for your nice comment. 🍻

[@oferbram1]

too much hyper realistic!!....thanks for sharing....congratulations

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot, mate. I'm glad you liked the video. 🍺

[@SKmodelbuilding]

Wow Good work, it looks really realistic!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate. you are very kind! Cheers 🍺

[@Lidsville]

That looks amazing

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

thanks a lot mate! 🍻

[@bryanmadewell8896]

Awesome job. I liked it so much I just subscribed to your channel. Beautiful work.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you for your nice comment and support mate 🍻

[@MrSpriken]

This turned out spectacular! I learned some things too. Thanks for this 🐥

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you very much mate! I am very glad that the video is a useful sharing. 🍺

[@MrSpriken]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller indeed it is, I am now subscribed 🐤 keep up the good work

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@MrSpriken Thanks for your support and nice comment my friend. I am too now subscribed!

[@MrSpriken]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller Awesome possum! 🐣 Thank you kindly!

[@GDstory2023]

Thank you for the good information. It helped me a lot.🤩🙌👍

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you my friend. I'm so glad my videos were helpful. 🍻

[@oliverv9002]

thank you for this wonderful video. ❤❤❤ What colour will u use if its on asteroid rock?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate! For the asteroid, generally dark gray tones and black washes can be made. Dry brushing can be done with black metallic colors for a sharper and metallic look. 🍺

[@oliverv9002]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller Drybrush with black metallic!? Interesting! TQ 🙏🙏

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

You're welcome. it can be a different effect. it's worth a try! 🤔

[@clonefox80]

Amazing 👏

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you! 🍻

[@stevenarmer8245]

Nice job. Looks really good

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you so much, mate!

[@classicklyjus1025]

This is really incredible work! So glad I stumbled across your content. 👏🏼

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you very much, mate. That's very kind 😀🤘🍻🍻

[@karstenbroda5752]

​@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller what did they use for it?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@karstenbroda5752 What are you asking for, my friend? I don't understand 🤔

[@karstenbroda5752]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller what did you use to make it.color and such

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@karstenbroda5752 My friend, all the materials and colors I used are available in the subtitle

[@dailehughes3330]

Does any kind of hard foam works for diorama surfaces ?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

I have not used any other product other than XPS foam. but I think any formable foam would work. because we paint and texture all of them after shaping!

[@tavrikgannon]

Brilliant!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate🍺

[@tavrikgannon]

​@@NightOwl.ScaleModellercheers!

[@InternetManBaby]

So great!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate! 🍺

[@filipkovacec5759]

Great work! big like

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate 🍺

[@olliej2985]

Wonderful work! What did the hot wire step off screen involve?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you very much I didn't use hot wire. I melted very thin pieces (like paper) with a mini torch. 🍻

[@TheBrianSwanson]

How did you to the electrical binders on the pod racer? Those look awesome!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you! I made lighting with Flement LED If you want, you can see the construction process from the link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-saauip82sqqM🍻

[@gary6300]

Hi buddy your diorama looks amazing love it.have just subscribed Cheers Gary 🇬🇧

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate. Thanks for your nice comment and support. 🍻

[@hobimodelstv]

Very goooood bro 🎉🎉🎉

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks dude 🤘🍻🍻

[@user-cm9fq8mi8h]

Great job and 😅i am amazed about the results that came out❤ wow. What kind of plaster do you use?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you so much my friend. you are very kind. The standard, most classical powder plaster

[@edilsonjgeraldo]

Olá! Seu trabalho é fantástico, mas você poderia me dizer quais materiais você usou para fazer a massa, para colocá-la em cima da base?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Muito obrigado. Escrevi os pormenores como subtítulo, acho que não reparou 😀🖐🍺 04:02 Mencionei a "mesma mistura" na secção abaixo. 02:07 Acrescentei areia e pedaços de pedra para além da mistura na secção. Nomes de materiais gerais; Gesso, tinta acrílica, cola branca, água, areia e pedaços de gravilha

[@Loja_das_Macroalgas]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Muito obrigado 🍺

[@KhaledEladem-vj3un]

Thank u thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

it's my pleasure i thank you 🍺

[@jeffholt9437]

Very nice

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Many thanks! 🍻

[@username2497]

just a newbie question, whats the purpose of adding acrylic paint and PVA glue on mixture( 2:08 ) that u use to prime/cover the "wall"?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Plaster and paint are still porous even after drying, which causes it to be absorbed in the subsequent painting and washing processes. After PVA glue dries, it plasticizes like a thin membrane and stops absorption. Cheers... 🍺

[@uptownphotography]

Very nice job and great result. Could you tell me where you purchased the grey sand and grey colored small gravel? Those are both items I would find very useful for my HO mountain scenery. Thanks in advance. Phil Jersey Shore Area

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

First of all, thank you very much for your nice comment, 90% of the materials I use are natural materials. I always collect them from the places I come across during my travels. Fine sand is sea sand, pebbles of mixed sizes are by the stream. The big gray stones are from a parking lot on an intercity road. But I have also bought such products from the "noch" brand before. you can take a look if you want. 🤗

[@uptownphotography]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller Thanks for the detailed reply. I will check the Noch brand. There are a few companies that make the small size gravel, but it can getvery expensive when you need a lot of materials. Thanks again! Phil

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@uptownphotography You're welcome Yes, you are right, they sell very small quantities of products at very high prices. The biggest reason why I cooperate with nature for natural materials. cheers 😊🍺

[@reddogterrain]

Nice techniques. Subbed.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank a lot mate! Subbed. too! 🍺

[@lkw_65]

How did you install in the mounting rods to hold the model up?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

For the "Pod" section, when I started the diorama, I made the rocks hard and solid with a mixture of plaster paint. I pierced it with a brass rod and made an "L" shaped piece (so that it would not turn left and right) and glued the part coming out of the back with hot silicone.

[@lkw_65]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller so the plaster is strong enough to not split under the pressure of the brass rod

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@lkw_65 Yes, that's exactly it, of course, the xps foam srofor I use is also dense, so it provides extra strength.

[@lkw_65]

@NightOwl.ScaleModeller You just stabbed the rod through the rock wall?💀 No need for any drilling etc? As I've heard plaster chips easily under impact, and XPS isn't drill friendly

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@lkw_65 The plaster layer is not thick enough to break (you can see it by watching the beginning of the video). No XPS foam is a word used for a type of styrofoam (I don't know if it has a meaning used elsewhere. sorry.)

[@edwinacevedo3195]

Great piece love it!!! Can you tell me all the paint names you used to help me out make my own diorama🙏🏻

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you very much my friend! The brands, numbers and names of all the paints I use are visible in the video, my friend? The yellow color that I mixed with plaster and covered the styrofoam is the cheapest yellow acrylic paint. It can be found at any local hobby shop. If there is a section I want to ask specifically about; If you tell me the minutes and seconds, I will try to help. Cheers... 🍺

[@downthehobbyhole]

Great tutorial. Finished piece looks brilliant!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot mate 🤘🍻🍻

[@mictlantecutli6810]

can you make one of those for a fish tank? safe for fish

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Hello, I am a plastic modeler and the materials I use are suitable for this job. The materials to be used for the live fish aquarium should be non-toxic and suitable for underwater stay, unfortunately I do not have information about this subject. the work you have requested is not a subject that I have knowledge of, sorry...

[@royrussell8531]

Love your videos, what type of glue did you use to secure both styrofoam pieces together and will it last outdide!!!😊😊😊

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank a lot mate. 😊 I glue it with white glue. a product similar to mod podge. Does it last outside? What do you mean? Where do you plan to use it? 😏✌🍺

[@royrussell8531]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller Thanks for the reply. I plan on making styrofoam boulders and adding layers of foam.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@royrussell8531 You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. You can easily stick it with white glue without any problems. Cheers 🍻

[@paulgertsch7105]

Awesome job I subscribing wright now 👍

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot, mate! 🍻

[@oeaktas]

nice work! how did you made that tube light?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks mate! I used Flexible LED Filament. I bought it from Aliexpress. 🍺

[@antoniomollona913]

Ciao Dario ti seguo già da un bel po' di tempo e piano piano mi sto avvicinando anch'io al tuo mondo ! Vorrei un consiglio sull acquisto di un taglia polistirolo elettrico...puoi darmi qualche dritta sul modello o marchio da poter acquistare ? Grazie buon lavoro e ancora complimenti per tutto ciò che fai

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Grazie mille, amico mio. Fantastico! Ti auguro di avere ancora più successo con ogni nuovo modello... Per quanto riguarda la tua domanda, non ne avevo bisogno perché stavo facendo piccoli progetti, ma se dovessi comprarlo, procederei in questo modo :) Se stai cercando un veicolo semplice, ebay ha un sacco di varietà, condivido un link come esempio; www.ebay.com/itm/402341158894?hash=item5dad66dfee:g:F-gAAOSwBYteZhHd&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8DTBD2O4yfN7jKPzFW8%2FaX8or5XWKr5up3C8aNSLG7I%2BiMCqUUJx%2BmGSbEo7JbniJgQtwY8JNwj9ZCXDIfB%2FXyGB%2FiOVrbm4Ru1f2g53Njlwoe0gBH6gxDk4wXjqg18vsteHDX9G2u3xpkGakSOQFyWGwB6qms56wjRcGqcCIIrwM6fwtjhoV0%2FPV58ilc0hmu2MKWWZqgvoO6gdTb%2FFsLyHpDp9B8ycEGvCneH59w6IelDLcMuCGr%2FKLOiWgUUFTuA1zyI4hr8QtSGC7WeTyy5LeMw8%2Fw466NhdD%2FF48FMWIbTvP68uqMU1UmJkcXgLAQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMhsDZ0PRi Ma se vuoi una fresa da tavolo più professionale, il marchio proxxon produce strumenti di qualità e belli a questo proposito. saluti e auguri... 😊🖐

[@terryalford5538]

Like it

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks man 🍺

[@jtv2598]

what kind of cheap acrylic paint did you use?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

It doesn't matter, bottle or tube, the important thing is that it's acrylic!

[@creacionesgaudy]

te falto poner que al sepillar con el corcho le diste calor

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Hola, creo que te lo perdiste. También dije en el subtítulo que realicé el proceso de fusión mientras la cámara estaba apagada. Puedes verlo en 1:58 segundos. Gracias

[@h.w.6862]

What do you add to the paint?? Before you started painting.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Acrylic paint, thinned with water.

[@nicolassgro7653]

What kind of foam did you use? Telgopor and what else?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Telgopor only as a base. I made all the rest of the rocky texture from XPS Foam. 00:12 Thanks you! 🍺

[@nicolassgro7653]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller xps foam is the same as polyfan, right?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@nicolassgro7653 No, Xps foam is more dense and hard, it does not bead up when cut like the other foam and can be embossed.

[@lucasfernandososa4287]

Hola, muy buen video, que materiales usaste?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Hola, muchas gracias. He mencionado todos los materiales que he utilizado en los subtítulos. ¿A qué materiales se refiere? Si me dice dónde se pregunta, en qué minuto del vídeo, intentaré ayudarle. 🍺

[@lucasfernandososa4287]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller gracias por tu respuesta, soy de argentina y las traducciones suelen ser confusas, al material que me refiero a ese que es similar a una espuma rígida que no es telgopor, muchas gracias

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@lucasfernandososa4287 De nada, estaré encantado de ayudarle. El material que mencionas es MDF (madera comprimida). Después de que el diorama está terminado, yo quería que fuera pesado y robusto porque voy a poner el modelo de starwars pod racer. de lo contrario un material que no es necesario, el suelo puede estar hecho enteramente de espuma de poliestireno.

[@user-tf8pj7wl2i]

There seems to be a missing step at 1:56... did you burn the surface of the blue foam a bit? it looks a bit melted.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Yes, that's right, I melted it outside because it emits toxic gas. I mentioned this in the subtitle at 1:58 I guess you missed it.

[@VolkanAyhanScaleModelling]

I hate you because of this diorama.. Fantastic.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Hahaha lol! Many Thanks dude 🤘🍻🍻

[@duyvo908]

I’d love to have the side with same color or even with ground layer

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Yes it would be nice! Thanks for the idea. I will evaluate this idea in another project.

[@robot7759]

You could have started with a piece of foam cut to the desired angle and stuck the rest of the layers on top? Helps to hide the seams... Trim as desired.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Of course it can be. With many different application methods and materials, it can be studied in more detail and shown more realistically. I shared my experience on how to do it in the easiest, simplest and fastest way. 🍻

[@robot7759]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller 🍺

[@creativeline03]

Wonderful sharing, nice.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@creativeline03 Thanks a lot!

[@neilhfrancis1334]

If you are referring to horizontal seams created by using layers of styrofoam, this is a good idea because natural rock often has horizontal displacement. It’s actually a clever detail not possible using a single slab of styrofoam. I am not sure about the mounting struts used in the final scene. There is a solution to hide them completely.

[@Fox.Men05]

Acaba akvaryum içinde kullanılır mı.?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Hayır. Kullandığım bütün malzmeler modelcilik hobi boyaları. Akvaryum için kullanılamaz! Suda çözülür! ✌

[@rosemaryr.long-morgan9704]

Thanks so much for sharing. I was wondering how to do a high sand dune hilltop for 1/25 Wright Bros. Bi-plane diorama at Kill Devil Hills (formerly Kitty Hawk) NC, this will help. I was wondering what supplier You use for sand/gravel. Again thanks /Rosemary

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you very much, you are very kind. 80% of the gravel, sand and stones I use are materials I collect from natural environments. I bought very few products. There were some types of stones and grass that I bought from the "NOCH" brand, but as I said, I always carry mini plastic bags with me and I always come across useful diorama materials where I go. ☺ I wish you success in your work, thank you.

[@rosemaryr.long-morgan9704]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller thanks for getting back to me and for letting me know about "nature" supplies Take care

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@rosemaryr.long-morgan9704 You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thank you and take care of yourself. ☺👋

[@bartoszm84]

Hi. It would be great if you could list colors used in your dioramas like - Vallejo 70977

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Hello friend, I show the camera the names and numbers of all the vallejo paints I use in the video. all visible. All the paints I use, except Vallejo, are cheap acrylic paints sold in local hobby shops, there are no numbers! As an example, I have pinned where I show you a few paints below. Cheers🍺 6:44 vallejo 7:51 vallejo 8:17 vallejo

[@bartoszm84]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller Thanks i already noted all Vallejo paints

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@bartoszm84 🤗

[@rikussky]

Does anyone have a list of materials so ik what to buy to make this?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

All the materials I used in the construction are easily accessible. - XPS Foam - White glue - Cheap acrylic paint - Sand and gravel in a few different sizes That's it! Cheers! 🍻

[@boudaswiss]

هل يمكن استعمال الوان اكريليك

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

كل الألوان التي أستخدمها هي أكريليك. أتمنى أن أفهمك بشكل صحيح.

[@dabealien7214]

Tatooine?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Yeah! something like that

[@peterhansson7967]

Since the direction of the styrofoam is still visible in some parts of the wall you have two directions present/visible on the rock wall. That is usually not the case when it comes to sedimented rocks… Fault lines may occur, but the the sediment lines are broken up. It may be a minor thing, but still ”a thing” 😇

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Yes you are right. thanks for the observation ✌🍺

[@peterhansson7967]

@@NightOwl.ScaleModeller I must say that I still liked the over all result 😇

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

@@peterhansson7967 Thank you, that's very kind. 🍺

[@h.w.6862]

What is wash?

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Washes are a fundamental way to add detail to a model. Paint thinned in density, (2 drops of paint 8 drops of water) for acrylic paint. This does not cover the color on the surface but tones it with the applied color! 👍

[@simonemirani2877]

Hi, sorry, is the white powder you use chalk or putty? The great work you did was spectacular!!

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thanks a lot! No, it's neither. powdered plaster

[@bgovan64]

New to this. Can a dremel tool do a lot of the manual work🤔 Also is an airbrush useful🤔

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

What do you mean by most manual work? Of course, there are places where it is used, but you cannot solve every job with a dremel. Yes. An airbrush is very useful, but first you need to practice with brush painting and washing techniques.

[@scottm.1182]

hahahahaha Finger Air

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Thank you!

[@SwordToothTiger]

Terrible final diorama presentation.

[@NightOwl.ScaleModeller]

Things will get better with time...✌