Simple Diorama Groundwork Techniques

In this Last Cavalry TV episode Dave explains how to create realistic groundwork effects using simple techniques that will achieve great results quickly.

[@group4taker]

nice video of a nice base, looks really well..

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@andyfettes6000]

Lovely job Dave !!!

[@tompoling3126]

Another Great video of How to do. Thanks for sharing Dave.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks Tom!

[@MrBMBuilder]

Nice work, doing ground work is like a model in itself. I enjoy doing it

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@ericbrown9947]

Great stuff! I like your show. Thank you for sharing.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks!

[@MonstersNotUnderTheBed]

Looking good! Fun part of diorama making. Groundwork is best like paintwork, in LAYERS!!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks - I agree!

[@04Stefan07]

Looks great! Looking forward to more videos!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks - new videos coming soon!

[@themodelbuilder7866]

Looks very realistic and its easy to make, well done.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you! It's easy and quick!!

[@claytonmcclain182]

about time for a new video, it's been so long, started to think you got your millions and moved to Hawaii. lol. nice ground work, can never have enough ideas for that. again cool video.

[@Lastcavalry]

It has been way to long! A new 5 or six part series is on the way very soon - stay tuned!

[@ybros6926]

Hi Dave, Brilliant as usual, as the the guy said the fround work does seem to be another model on it's own and can make or break the whole thing. Funny you brought this out now just when I'm doing my first serious diorama base. Looking forward to your new min series Dave. Regards Chris.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks Billy!

[@Adamslee72]

great to see another video Dave always look forward to your vids very imformative and greatly appreciated too kutgw :)

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks - more soon!

[@SouthPark333Gaming]

its always awesome when you upload a new video!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you - a whole new series begins VERY soon!

[@SouthPark333Gaming]

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[@timdoesnutz8781]

great video! thanks alot

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks for watching!!

[@julianredsea1910]

great work Dave, love your videos please make more

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you - a new series begins later this month!!

[@julianredsea1910]

great

[@berndwoelffel9063]

Since i look your Videos my Modeling and Painting Skills are way's better Really Good !!! Burnt Umber that Color i never had. Now i have to buy it, and some others. :)

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you Bernd - very happy that I could help!

[@oajh2252]

Brilliant thanks

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@billmoore4230]

too cool

[@jjab99]

Very good job my friend, well done.

[@Lastcavalry]

Thanks much!

[@joinery1888]

I always look forward to your videos. Great to watch and learn from. What did you use for the taller green grass?

[@Lastcavalry]

David, I cannot remember where I found the tall green grass - I've had it my stash for years! Thanks for watching.

[@vicentebrarosr.42]

master!!

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!!

[@JimPat66]

Nice video! Even nicer shorts.....lol

[@Lastcavalry]

Hahaha! Keep your eyes above the waist Jim :)

[@doctordaveentertainment2253]

Dave, Great vid! Can you explain or have a video showing how the figure is the attached the the groundwork/base. Thats what I’m struggling with. Thanks!

[@Lastcavalry]

I normally pin the figure to the base with a small brass rod - the hole in the base is pre-drilled and I leave the rod in place before adding the groundwork. A slightly larger hole is drilled into the foot of the figure and then placed after the groundwork has dried a bit!

[@SuperSwitched]

Well done :)

[@Lastcavalry]

Thank you!

[@32MikeTrentadue]

Great video Dave. What was the product you used for the taller green weeds? Right when you said you wanted to give is some height, you started cutting from a green patch of weedy material. What was that? Thanks again in advance. Mike

[@Lastcavalry]

Mike - I'm not sure where I got it as I have been collecting weeds, roots, and other stuff for years. My best guess is at a craft shop!

[@cursedmonkey1033]

Hi Dave. Do you steralise material you use from outdoors (your backyard sweepins) in case of fungus spores ect? Thank you.

[@Lastcavalry]

Sometimes I microwave the stuff but mostly I just dry it out and go!

[@theBaron0530]

No room for the figure! :D

[@Lastcavalry]

This was not for a figure base - just for the tutorial! :)

[@theBaron0530]

@@Lastcavalry See you at MFCA, Dave! This is Brad.

[@Lastcavalry]

@@theBaron0530 - looking forward to it!