RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 I'm planning to build a micro diorama so I have somewhere to take pictures of my VEA Vans I seemed to have grown a fondness for. Also the diorama is where I can try out some new modelling techniques. As you can see by the picture a new Bachmann VEA van arrived this morning and then micro diorama baseboard has been built. A length of peco track has been cut to size and I'm thinking of having the track on top of an embankment. So for now a quick picture with more to follow..😉 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfys_Rainbow Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Please persevere with this one Kevin! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 19 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, Enfys_Rainbow said: Please persevere with this one Kevin! Thanks Matt I intend to. Edited April 19 by Sweet pea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john new Posted April 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19 7 hours ago, Sweet pea said: I'm planning to build a micro diorama so I have somewhere to take pictures of my VEA Vans I seemed to have grown a fondness for. Also the diorama is where I can try out some new modelling techniques. As you can see by the picture a new Bachmann VEA van arrived this morning and then micro diorama baseboard has been built. A length of peco track has been cut to size and I'm thinking of having the track on top of an embankment. So for now a quick picture with more to follow..😉 Good luck. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 20 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20 This morning I have added some more board so the track is on an embankment. I have added a balsa frame to the back of the diorama as this will be cladded with corrugated iron sheets and under the frame a brick wall will be added. This was seen alot with warehouse and factory buildings.😀 The track is just put in place to show where it will eventually go. The track rails, ties and sleepers will be painted before it's glued in place. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 21 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21 Morning I managed to do a bit more modelling work on the diorama yesterday. The brick walk which goes under the corrugated iron has been glued in place. The small join will be hidden using a small mixture of filler. The wall will then be painted and weathered up. The track has also had a coat of paint on the rails, ties and sleepers and has been glued in its place. More weathering will be done once the ballast has been layed.😀 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 21 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21 Hi I have filled in the join in the brick wall. Once it's painted and weathered you won't know a join was there. Also the wills corrugated iron sheets have been added. These will also be painted and weathered up. All in all it's coming along nicely.😀 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 22 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22 Hi all just a little update. While I wait for some paints and weathering pigments to arrives for the corrugated building I will hopefully start work modelling the scenic section on my van diorama. That's after I finish some chores around the house first.🫠 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 22 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22 (edited) As mentioned in my last update I'm waiting on some paints and pigments to arrive. So today work has concentrated on modelling the scenic part of the diorama. Really pleased with the way the diorama is looking. So I thought I would pop one of my Bachmann BR 12ton vanwide van onto the diorama.😊 Edited April 22 by Sweet pea 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 24 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24 Hi the paints and weathering powders finally arrived today. So the first task was to paint up the corrugated iron sheets and the brick wall with their main base colour. Once fully dry I can start to lighten the corrugated iron wall using weathering powders and some dry brushing. The wall will need a light wash so the capillary action moves it between the brickwork. Also some fine detailing will be done by picking out random brick and painting them a different shade.😊 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 24 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24 This evening I have started to weather the corrugated workshop wall. I'm very pleased with the way it is looking as it's starting to come to life.😊 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25 Hi thank you for all the likes and support😀. I'm very pleased with the way the brick wall and corrugated workshop wall has turned out. Once I add some ballast I can give the surrounding area a dust over with some weathering powders from Ammo. Here is an update picture.👍 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 The workshop wall looks fantastic, love the colours and shades going on there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25 (edited) 4 minutes ago, luke the train spotter said: The workshop wall looks fantastic, love the colours and shades going on there. Luke thanks for supportive comments. Pictures from other layouts and magazines have helped me choose the colours. Edited April 25 by Sweet pea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted April 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25 Hi I'm thinking about adding some corrugated sheet to the bit at the top of the backboard so it looks like the workshop has another level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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