I just started working on my most ambitious project ever - T'au Manta

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

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[@DingoPaints]

I have no idea YET how to spray paint but I am going to buy one of yours.

[@UnyieldingRylanor]

Ooof, now I don't know what to pick. Squidmar or Iron Man (the red and gold Infinity)

[@DingoPaints]

@@UnyieldingRylanor Squidmar of course :)

[@jackneiner7322]

Lol

[@Jay-qv8hq]

If you still need a good primer try MTN spray paint .they make a clear plastic primer that etches right into the plastic it's designed only for plastics . I found it by accident at a hobby shop

[@matthijs2981]

Jesus just imagine this thing as a centerpiece in a games room, or as a massive window piece for a shop! Just amazing. So creative, too

[@ndewingful]

Nah dude let's get this sucker to Warhammer World!

[@reddragoon7981]

I was thinking it would be cool to see him build a coffee table around it.

[@annasstorybox7906]

Yea... As a kid I thought the Middle Earth Mumakil model was the biggest since back then the next GW I knew was in a Mall in another town a 45min drive away. I was a huge fan of lord of the rings when I was 10 and therefore loved gawking at the models especially that giant elephant. Since I didn't pay attention to the other models but was only on the lookout for Middle Earth models to admire I never really noticed anything else that had similar size... Might be that 10yo me overlooked one or the other imperial knight in the display window or even on a table... Mini me only had the mission to find out if there was an Eowyn mini since she was my favorite character. Now I'm living 500km south of where I grew up for studying and I'm into 40k for more than a year now, working on the beginning of a imperial guard army and I got myself Eowyn to be painted as a display model. Thanks boyfriend! He got me into 40k and a while after we got together as a couple. Sadly last years struggles didn't allow any training games in the local store an the store in the mall isn't around anymore for several years and I'm still waiting for the 9th edition codex for my Guardsmen...

[@patrickthomas7511]

I think he said in an earlier video that it was going to be the right size for a game of Kill Team

[@friendsfamilynews9046]

Yes that is true but man do I want to play on it

[@chemonized]

Hey, this is a really cool project but I can see some potential issues here. The manta is way bigger in your diorama compared to the sketch you made, that may mean that all the cool stuff you were thinking of having on the surface will be in shadow of the manta unless you install lights underneath the manta to light up everything below. The project is super cool :) just my 2 cents

[@Totally_NotMax]

I was literally thinking the same thing!

[@atin8996]

Could be a cool opportunity for some fireplace LEDs or torches

[@ryansabin9098]

ya see the problem is that the mantis is big. you should get a miniature... wait a sec

[@babisvoid8034]

For the tyranid part it would be cool for a tervigon to nest under the surface and little termagants (or hormagants might suit better as a picture) preparing the nest for new arrivals Also a hidden camouflaged lictor somewhere would be an awesome addition

[@mellvins0059]

Camouflage lictor is a great idea

[@daewooharvey]

Genestealer spawning nodes (the old objective markers) with one birthing something?

[@insanitysektor]

There are already 30 lictors in the diorama! You can't see 'em? o.O

[@KelRiever]

Cool: One production suggestion, when your music comes in, it comes in way louder than your voices, which I know is on purpose but maybe it is too much. I find myself constantly moving my volume button between hearing you and cutting the music down.

[@jantuijp]

And the "music" is actually more than annoying as it is, even at a normal volume... 🤨

[@simonm8221]

I personally really liked the music choice and the fade in fade out, they gave a nice and decent rhythm to the video! However I agree they were “a little” too loud at times. Cheers!

[@jantuijp]

@@simonm8221 Music should _add_ to the images on display. _Accompany_ the video. Loud, intrusive music has its place in films and clips, but only in very specific circumstances. It should be used sparingly. Hans Zimmering a clip on cutting foam is just not, well... cutting it. 🙄

[@JarradJL10]

Agreed, came here to post this exact comment. The music volume is intrusive to the point I considered turning off the vid.

[@3dhexes630]

So... we're waiting for a new record on ebay? I can't really imagine what would the price be. It's beyond stunning.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Not sure we'll ever sell it though haha. Gotta finish first :D its tough to store though as its so big.

[@CweordUK]

@@SquidmarMiniatures As a chunk was paid for by the last massive saie - you could do a charity auction for it. Choose a charity that means a lot to you, or think of a few and let your Patrons vote for the final one.

[@jimmerseiber]

@@CweordUK Theyve already sold everything else so far. He just said he might not sell it.. I dont think he should have to sell it for Charity necessarily.

[@CweordUK]

@@jimmerseiber He doesn't have to do anything. He also need to fund his wages and keep his channel growing. I was just making a suggestion, that may also help grow his viewer base.

[@Highdog_Hobbies]

He and Lucas did also give away a pretty large tau army. Just gave it away no auction. If he gives everything away the channel is gonna suffer lol

[@bcket]

I love the concept, really amazing work. Hate to say it but I agree with a lot of the comments, I think the base needs to be a lot bigger to do the details justice and the manta needs to show some significant damage, at the moment it breaks the immersion as it looks like it is just sitting on the rocks. When you see a big ship crash land in the films etc. the ship breaking apart is what makes it epic in my opinion.

[@mikeysgametime8914]

Yeah, u obviously don't know how expensive this model is, if u can find a decent one, he did it this was , so he could still use it

[@bcket]

@@mikeysgametime8914 I do know for sure! I completely agree if it was from your average hobbyist I wouldn't expect them to start cutting up such an expensive model. But if anyone has the resources and creative freedom to do something out of the ordinary then I think it could be here!

[@bcket]

@@fonesrphunny7242 I think you are right, if you are attempting something so epic you need to be all in to make it look right, expense not necessarily being the biggest factor. Easy for me to say of course not being the one actually paying for it haha 😅

[@imacie]

How do you know the Manta didn't just float down onto the rocks and stop working. I mean it does have the ability to hover.

[@MagashiSaizen]

You should have used those Tau Characters on the Hangar for the wall decals. =P I'm really loving this already, can't wait to see it finished!

[@vindik8or]

Yeah, that really annoyed me. They even know about Tau characters and they just went with Imperial lettering anyway.

[@MagashiSaizen]

@@vindik8or Its a big project, its an easy thing to overlook considering the broad scope of the project, its possible they realised that they could used them after the facts. They might fix it later who knows. :)

[@nicholasstahl713]

I was wondering why Tau would have english letters/numbers on their ship... assumed it was 40k lore I didn't know. Thats a deep rabbit hole after all. Maybe this ship carried a specialized recon/espionage unit that was en route to infiltrate a human world, and was using the imperial markings as immersive training?

[@Loloswaghetto]

@@nicholasstahl713 Could be, or could also be that this group of T'au came from a Guevesa planet and thus were fluent in both gothic and t'au?

[@McCool117]

I thought it would look cool if there was a Lictor, camouflaged into the surrounding environment, waiting for the right moment to pounce on the Tau warrior. Sort of like those moments in horror movies, when you know what's coming, shouting at the tv to turn around or run, but the protagonist has no clue.

[@Jh9801]

The three of you working together really makes this channel unique. Love the team, keep up the amazing work.

[@Bil-cn7tq]

Just a suggestion, but you should create more damage to the exterior of the manta so that it blend in more because for now it just look like it as been laid there. But for now everything look great tho

[@WestCoastChomeur]

Idk, in the end it's a 2000$ model. I think it's more suitable to paint some battle and crash damages instead of ruining the integrity of the Manta. The best choice i think, it's to be removable, for the transport but also to continue to use it in tabletop for a objective or decor.

[@Alino-]

@@WestCoastChomeur Agreed. That'd make this a REALLY good display board for the manta while still allowing for you to use said manta in an actual game

[@Bil-cn7tq]

@@WestCoastChomeur yeah your kinda right but in the first episode I think he said that he wanted the make something different then others so making it like a full diorama and not a playable figurine was what I think he intended to mean. And to make it more real that it as crash maybe just break a little bit of the nose of the spacecraft and some of the wing so that it look like it as scrape de ground of de planet before getting stuck between those mountain 🤷‍♂️

[@deadmilkman7777]

Plus tau tech would keep it from just crashing even at the cost of total power loss after the crash It actually shows off the tau tech and pilot skills But nids would definitely have a buffet of food from a manta lol

[@MrSquark]

You need polyurethane glue for the foam boards, it reacts with water to form a foam, which bonds them together much better

[@kylehough7336]

This.

[@timhough]

Seconded! Most hardware shops will have the glue you need, you just need to find out what your surface is made of first!

[@khor11]

You know what you should do? Make a concept sketches of the lone, stranded fire warrior you want to put ontoo a diorama, than go to Fiverr and order a professional sculptors, to sculp you the little guy, than paint them all, and let the community decide whitch one to go with. Hell... make all of them a totally unique designs, and hide all of them arround the diorama, all in diffrent situations. Last surviving squad, maybe composed from warriors, from diffrent branches of TAU military- pathfinders, breachers, eternal, air caste pilot, water caste ambassador that they try to protect at all costs... you know what I mean. There are alot of crew on the Manta after all ;)

[@Joe125g20]

The manta is so big, you need to make it look like it took out half the mountain as it landed - have loads of rock debris underneath it!

[@legionofeverblight]

I like the idea but leaving the Manta in such a pristine condition after a crash does make it look odd at least so far. Maybe the warped parts could have been put to use by not really fixing them and they come out as crash damage and metal warping 😅. It’s too late for that now anyways so looking forward to the final result and I’m hope I wrong 😉 Best of luck team Squidmar !! :)

[@JustSomeDumbDude]

Maybe it was a semi-controlled forced landing?

[@Yamanoochi]

Agreed. But some scratching - big and small, impact craters on the body or melted engines/front part still can be done - IMHO.

[@tombrand236]

I don’t think it needs physical damage, it can be done through the paint process. I’d imagine a ship like this has pretty substantial shields and made from an ultra durable material

[@nordicmoose2147]

I agree! And this thing needs ALOT of rubbles around contacts on the rock

[@legionofeverblight]

@@JustSomeDumbDude If it was on a plain field I get that, But stuck in a Mountain ? … it’s a stretch 😕 I was also under the impression that they were going to use it as a terrain piece to play war games on 😅 that would have been epic and takes on what Emil said, “You don’t play with it, you play on it” 🤣🤣

[@PartisanGamerDE]

hmmm Id really love to see the miniature itself show more actually deformation and damage ... right now there is no real structural damage to a ship that crashed into a mountain side ... that seems weird. Not talking about a scratch or dent here and there, but the actual form of the ship as a whole ... this thing should have folded like a taco on impact.

[@groke144]

There is also not enough destruction of the mountain itself. Mountain peak on the back left (looking from the front) should be smashed when Manta crash landed. Now, it just looks like ship was literally put there from the top, and not crashlanded.

[@jaymz18]

@@groke144 i hear you, but this is suppposed to be years after the crash so there wouldn't be much sharp edges or whatever on the rocks left, it would all have been eroded a little smoother

[@groke144]

@@jaymz18 Still, mountains do not grow back in few years time (and mountain peak on back left is clearly higher than Manta) and big chunks of stone also do not dissapear. They may be overgrown, maybe a little burried unde rubble, but they should still be there.

[@alexanderkey2449]

The mountain is one thing, but I don’t image the ship would be too much damaged. It’s a super alien ship made of alien metal with possible shields that didn’t go down until the crash

[@Xizor13]

Amazing how everyone is a specialist on geology, alien spaceships and crashing of those said spaceships

[@Halliden88]

Just so you know for the future you can melt foam together with a heat gun and it is a permanent bond stronger than any glue. Look for something around 200 celcius and hold the foam about 1 inch apart and heat between the 2 peices for about 5 seconds and then push firm together

[@cheesedanishable]

I suggest some battle damage on the manta, it doesn't look quite like it's crashed

[@mateuszkorniak5179]

It’s already looking impressing! Have you considered making a lid (top and sides covers) for diorama to protect it from dust? Maybe even an transparent one? On the other hand simple blanket can be enough ;)

[@TheRobSti]

As the painted up vehicle bay is visible from the back, and the manta is on such a steep angle from the crash, it would be fun to paint up a few tau vehicles all smashed up and burnt at the lowest front end of the bay. That way it looks like the impact slid the vehicles forward instead of having a strangely empty bay. (I'm picturing the space battle at the start of Star Wars Revenge of The Sith as the ship starts to tip forward and all the vehicles slide around in the hangar)

[@sweatybettypvp]

For the tyranid's addition, I recommend adding some aspect of mawloc coming out from the ground - not necessarily the full-blown model... but maybe portions of it (tail/limbs) alluding to its lurking and menacing presence.

[@mellvins0059]

Someone saw dune

[@lastsamurai1089]

Looking good! With the modeling compound, you have to let it set up on the model for 10 minutes or so before it's very moldable. If you try right away it won't hold.

[@LordByte]

For the modelling compound: You need to wait for like (half) an hour after applying, then go over it with a little water and you can sculpt just like the clay.

[@theastrasolus7767]

This is going to be incredible. I never want these videos to end, but I know between three people how much you guys are putting in for a project of this massive scale.

[@Thomas-mh7kp]

For the Tyranid part, Kit bash up a slick looking Tyranid Squid to put in the water. I feel like you could really do something neat with driving a narrative home there while also paying homage to your namesake.

[@timmcmenamin1187]

Wow, this is really looking good. Impressive. I like the fiber optics idea, they can be manipulated to make the cave light look sort of dull or brighter if you want to make it that the Necrons have a really good system of lighting and technology in their caves. The Tau lettering idea is nice too, adds some realism.

[@sellindatlc]

This was such a cool project that i had to show my appreciation. I normally don’t comment on videos so this comment says something about the video. Keep doing what your doing Squidmar!!!

[@jasont5427]

I know how much it takes to plan, fit and execute, to precision, custom models. Man this thing looks great so far!! Can't wait to see it finished and the process up to it!

[@AnAfinityForKarma]

What have you got planned in the way of actual damage to the ship? Looks great so far!

[@canyonhiggins5237]

I think a semi Tyranids theme would be awesome in the ship. It reminds me of Prometheus or Alien Covenant. You could have a bunch of egg like things in a section of the ship with a Tervigon watching over them, making more little bids!

[@tymoteuszkosinski5352]

Squidmar vs Manta is my favourite anime rivalry subplot

[@prophaniti1]

Tip for fixing your plaster rocks, set cocktail sticks in them when you pour them, then you can push them into the foam to give better fixing, alongside the glue.

[@peoplepersons1052]

I am so excited to see the finished product i dont think ill be able to wait long enough without going insane

[@VacantSilver]

I love the way you created variations in the rock by using the plaster, clay, and bark, it looks a lot more natural

[@qwaysqaywsx]

I think a big space ship like a manta would not hit the ground an not break apart. Maybe break off one of the wings and show the insides of it. I think it'll look more natural.

[@TroopB-so3jm]

It would bury quite deep. possibly hit some necron tomb.

[@aaronsimkin5084]

What if it’s made of a 40k element such as vibranium from the Marvel universe? Tau ARE very advanced after all.

[@luclin92]

Depends on how it crashed, if it was a emergency landing and not a full on crash it is possible it would still be stuck together, even if I would say the impact sites would feel it a lot

[@craftoloco1383]

The terrain looks massive when one of you are next to it. But when you put the manta on, it actually looks tiny... who had this idea in the first time? This is really another level hobby. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@kosachilles2504]

Looking amazing! Would love to see a Sink hiding in the woods looking at the lonely soilder!

[@Velcraft]

So the final organisms of a Hive Fleet are usually the big siege behemoths, and Ripper Swarms. Rippers devour the leftover biomass and then hop into some pools that get sucked up by the fleet. It's logical to have some sort of smaller clusters of eggs that could then hatch out to continue the devouring. As for what organisms a hive fleet sends out to scout new planets, genestealers and lictors are usually the first that come to mind. They can work independently of the hive mind, and can also build up a sort of biomass-beacon for the main fleet to home in towards. Keep in mind tyranid DNA also mutates local wildlife and plants, so anything goes for, say, the fish in the lake.

[@miguelcorreia1149]

Amazing!! Add some water to the hangar area to represent the rain that was collected there maybe?? Like some kind of reservoir where the waterfall begins!

[@boku5192]

I shall ounce again recommend you to make this a modular part of a bigger gaming table. Perhaps even centre leaving some space on the sides for armies to cross form one half to the other. 😉 This will allow you to either use it as a diorama or take it out of shelf and game on the table around making it useful too

[@BlueBoy0]

This is the first Manta I've seen with a painted interior. Even the example on FW's store page doesn't.

[@jaymz18]

few ideas for the fire warrior portion - could be nice to have him making his home in a crashed devilfish (maybe embed it in the ground at like a 45° angle and carve out the inside and set it up like a little caveman house). could also be nice for him to have some semblance of technology, maybe a crisis suit hooked up to some solar panels like he's jury-rigging it to try and get some charge into it to protect himself.

[@Metalface123]

"We Just started on our..." would be a more fittings title. Seems like your friends do as much work as you do xD

[@1R0QU012]

No.

[@Denison512]

Might be worth seeing how much some hardwood like walnut to make a surround for the frame/base would be! Would look super nice if it's done by a carpenter with some good machine tools.

[@brushlickanym5365]

The diorama, the airbrush, give it to meeee. Seriously, loving how this is turning out. Still agree with putting the top patron names (Im totally not bias) for names on Tau graves.

[@oxmeatpete]

Next time use 3M Super 77 spray on adhesive with pink or blue foam. Lightly spray one side or each half you want to glue together let it slightly dry for about 10 seconds and then press together. It’s what we use in industrial design models. No fuss instant bond. Total timesaver. No weird melting or anything. Warning, Just don’t overspray anywhere you don’t want glue ever on and don’t spray in the wind and always be smart and use a respirator.

[@philparis796]

This is looking so good!!! Please consider making the genestealers very primative looking by adding GSC heads to some tribal looking models like the Darkoath Chieftan for leaders and AOS Orks for the Abhorrents for example, maybe they have just discovered some old mining equipment in the caves and are trying to get them working?

[@Bluecho4]

I still think a full-blown Genestealer Cult operation right beneath the Tau castaway's feet is straining credulity a bit. A clutch of Tyranid eggs is one thing, but active Genestealers is another. That said, the mountains look like they're shaping up nicely.

[@JustinKase1969]

Really can't wait to see the finished product - it is shaping up to be absolutely epic :) Since you have Tyranids, Space Marines & Necrons (and Tau), maybe instead of hiding the Necron stuff in the greenery, that would be a great place to hide traces of an old webway to get a little Eldar in there as well. I suppose a few orcy shrooms/spores could be tucked along the mountainside as well. Might be neat to see the lone Firewarrior attempting to build an antenna using an amalgam of Tau & Imperial techs.

[@Vitality27]

Agreed with everybody, this projest is stunning as always but based on the size from the Manta, the diorama looks too small here. If you want to fit a graveyard, rhinos + a lot of stuff/details etc under the Manta, I would have place a bigger Diorama and maybe a higher moutain to get more visibility on the field. Regarding the damage of the Manta's structure It can be arranged later on ;). Nevertheless you are all doing an awesome work, and I'm a bit jealous :)

[@dominiquelopez5452]

If you want to make droplets running down something, try brushing an optic fiber with varnish several times. It's very fragile and hard to do, but the illusion is very good

[@plasticarcade]

You guys should get some 2 part silicone mold putty, it’s for press molds, you can cast rocks or your bark or whatever you want and make texture stampers.

[@hawkersaurus]

I'm so jealous of people watching this in like a year who can binge the series - I'm so excited to see how this turns out!

[@justhere9731]

If you use resin water for the lake, be very careful and make sure all of the foam is insulated away from the resin. Resin water can get hot when mixed and wind up warping the foam.

[@hellforgeprops]

This is such an amazingly cool project, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@blackc1479]

Gotta say, never seen cork bark before, and am really impressed with the texture and how easily it can pass for rock

[@Realhotshot11]

The cave holloed out spots are really cool maybe take more out from under the mountain to show case more armies? Like at the very top where the "tundra" would be have a small cave for a space wolf?

[@mayhem2574]

For lake part you maybe add some tyranids rippers in the water so it would look like the rippers swimming in the lake. Add in a little fishing deck for the tau survivor and it would show were he gets his food.

[@artofadamlumb952]

I have to say guys that this diorama is looking amazing. The “buy the biggest model” pissing contest amongst You Tubers was getting boring. But by pivoting this into genuinely creative modelling project with a story you’ve totally reengaged my interest. It’s great to see the three of you working on this. Squidmar channel is best when painting modelling and this is great. I’ve just bought a Harder & Steenbeck airbrush via your affiliate links on Emil recommendation but very best wishes for the Squidmar branded version. 👍🙌

[@Meuduso1]

I thought that you were gonna actually partly destroy the manta, like break one of the wings off to make it lie in between the mountains but this is probably better since it doesn't just "waste" the space below the Manta. Looks dope so far! Also respect on the modelling with the plaster in between all those rocks, that must've taken ages! Imo a really cool touch for the GSC territory or another part of it would be a single, big Necron door. Not a scarab or anything from the Necrons in sight, just a bit of that architecture to hint to the fact that when the Nids eventually take over, they'll meet the old grumpy residents of the planet shouting at them to get off their lawn

[@exosolo528]

I’ve never been so excited for a series on KZbin as this one.

[@JayJapanB]

Maybe dremel out some parts of the model. layer on some plasticard over the holes, to give the impression of panels coming off. Also you could demel out some fins on the engine intakes. I think they'd be some of the first parts to go.

[@AndrewGreen84]

I thought it would be really interesting to have an Eldar ranger watching from above, hidden away in a small mountain overlook. Makes sense that the craftworlds would be keeping an eye on the Tyranid/Necron threat!

[@justeric1107]

You can use spray adhesive (M77) if you keep a good distance don't oversaturation it.

[@robertsnook7443]

It looks awesome guys!! One thing to consider is why the Manta crashed in there first place. Perhaps damage on an engine would be good?

[@amitdesai1978]

i think you guys missed a trick fixing the warping in the model. If it had crash landed, it would have warping and buckling in the structure. panels would have popped open under compression etc leaving un even panel gaps all over the surface and raised and lowered panels. That said.. its still going to be an epic build. keep up the good work

[@peterwilkinson1241]

This an awesome project. A cool idea would be to have a tau drone scanning the cave system trying to map it out like in the Prometheus movie with red scanning circle on the walls of the caves but its being followed/stalked by a tyranid.

[@lukedodson6378]

I know cults love using mining equipment, maybe try and kitbash or work out some form of converted mining equipment intended to Crack open the Manta so they can get in. There is also an amazing drill design I saw online that would look great and work as a way the cult gets through the mountains.

[@pianospawn1]

This is SO rad! I love it! So cool to see a project like this all the way through. Most people would have no chance of doing this in their hobby time so it’s awesome to see what’s possible.

[@constantinsilverfox5249]

The Biltema hobby primer is excellent, its worked great on lots of different materials for me. Love the build!

[@xNiiRUx]

That is viewtiful! Well crafted. Cheers to all the makers. You guys rock.

[@fedeprate]

About the Tyranids, lorewise only Hormagaunts reproduce by laying eggs on the ground (Termagants come from Tervigons or spores usually), so I'd use them, with some rippers maybe (even tho they come later during an infestation usually) and a Lictor lurking somewhere in the background like a chameleon hunting the last fire warrior or scouting the area. Top/bottom half of a Reavener burrowing around and emerging in/submerging from the egg chamber can also be a cool idea. While about the Genestealer Cult, it's really odd to see them outside heavy populated areas, but some lesser hybrids attending and feeding a nest of hibernated purestrain genestealers with remains of Tau corpses (freshly digged from the cemetery) can be a nice concept. Still, I'd go with Necron stasis chambers with sleeping warriors guarded by a Tomb spider and some swarms, over Genestealer Cult instead. But why not both, right? Also, about the lake part, if the fire warrior is fishing, I'd love to see ripper swarms as a school of fish, with one of them biting on the hook! Love your work so far guys!

[@davidivarsson6264]

Lotus pods (available from floral shops) and barnacles (not sure where to buy) are great for gaunt hatching out from!

[@tom2006wr]

Make the base larger and break apart the ship, maybe some debris chipped and used in the tau warriors camp or in the mountain possibly? Can't wait to see what comes of this piece though!! 🔥🔥

[@prdalien0]

A servo skull somewhere watching. And you could have a dreadnought sarcophagus hinted at barely sticking out of the ground. With the idea being that the servo skull is recording this so that a force of imperials will come to reclaim the dreadnought.

[@MrIceman89]

Have read a few comments about using a mawloc or parts of one which I think is a great idea as they do burrow, it could be "making the cave" for the other nids. Use of uhu glue for stringy ichor may look cool as well

[@mikeysgametime8914]

Anymore, anyt hing with water I use marine plywood, this was awesome, nice work , edit, also when stacking your foam blocks to avoid them from coming apart make two holes on each peice of and cut out two dowels, and hot glue those , or u can also runs a metal rod through it

[@Boodoosh69]

Cracking work Emil and the gang :) its looking really good and loving the ambition. Still hoping there will be an unearthed Necron Tomb entrance. Keep up the fabulous work.

[@Richardthabest]

T'au Nick better starts working on that manta of his, 'cause this is looking hella fine!

[@maizhou4640]

emal need to start hitting the hardware store over the hobbie store, use liquid nail instead of pva glue when you glueing the 4x2 wood and the pink foams together, use 4 wires to glue the matra to floating in air then use expansion foam for instead of cutting those pink one for hours for the mountain such a time saver. also would of saved huge amount of money

[@martinkitt2947]

This project is coming along really well, looking forward to the next update! Great work.

[@tomojnr]

Aswell as graves you could put some of the tau helmets on spikes as other graves just like they did in the clone wars final season. Also would be great if you built a makeshift lookout tower that the tau has built on the peak of the mountain by the crash

[@schaaf9637]

Awesome how this comes together

[@quintintanious1946]

I would love to see a lictor in the Mantas Vents.

[@Tagger-1306]

For LED i suggest to use them from LeEGO light kits. They are mini and easy to work with. This is great to follow. Ove the work!

[@davidjobe2268]

The back left of the diorama has a rock spire that's higher then the engines of the Manta, this makes it look like manta fell straight down instead of gliding down into the mountain. I think the top of this spire should be shaved and showing the damage of the manta on the terrain. The spire could have been flung forward and scattered the area with debris making it more dynamic.

[@tim9241]

Some hormagaunts swarming from a mountain side across onto the portside wing would look incredible

[@kentellis5384]

Great job and project.... Sculp mold is my go-to to blend everything together....

[@nolan7295]

I think it’d be clever to place lictors just in view of the diorama yet placed and painted to be subtle. Then, as you go lower in the diorama you begin to see the death and decay brought about by roaming tyranid bio forms as they patrol the caves and guard hatcheries. I just think that a more spacious diorama would be better than one which is cluttered with mini’s as all too often, that’s what we see in Dioramas. Love the series and the progress made has been fantastic!

[@jordanmiller4510]

This is already looking amazing, can't wait until it's finished!

[@googlemademedoit806]

Battle damage on the manta like it got blown out of the sky could be a nice touch

[@matthewmccullough8600]

I think it would be super cool if you ran wires down to the cave from the ship. To put off the feel that the lone soldier is using the power of the ship to power his lights and stuff in the cave.

[@markuswierer1755]

Comes along nicely. Although I would have liked to see some damage on the Manta, T'au letters on the ship instead of the "human" ones and as an addition, let there be a second T'au. The one you want to let fishing and his last buddy, taking a swim, while an aquatic conversion of a Tyranid below the water is about to make the fisher the lone survivor. On a Diorama of this size, only using standard models without own conversions seems like a missed opportunity. ;)

[@sinwav8404]

Omg I need a clip of Emil just silently nodding and looking dozily at the camera for 10 minutes straight

[@Crytica.]

This is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for the next episode in this series because it's looking very promising already!

[@awenabalos3723]

I really want a hour long compilation of all the videos for this project.

[@lartengremory990]

Those mountains look amazing already

[@wanderingsalad2715]

Maybe having a kitbashed Norn-queen in the back of the egg cave would be cool. Just to really give it that Aliens feel.

[@bladieeightwheels]

Looking great so far. The nerves calming now

[@tommeredith6886]

It’s looking great so far and the concept is awesome. I’d be tempted to add another central support to the base if you can as mdf isn’t that strong at about 1/4 the strength of a solid piece of wood. I learnt this the hard way using it for book shelves and having to add strips of pine later to stop them sagging.