Hi guys ,
My latest vignette based on a Romero Models 54mm figure base and some good old sculpting/scratchbuilding . The all white metal bits in the set (except the bollard) were replaced with copper and brass wire from my spares box, and detailed with ropes and a chain from the same. The boxes are from Resicast, the wine bottle from Diopark, the tin cans and newspaper from Plus Models. The tarpaulins and general waste around the vignette, plus the clipboard are from Duro, Magicsculpt and plastic card. The DAK trooper is fully sculpted using parts from Hornet, Historex and Evolution Models. The modified sun helmet (DAK to South African) is from the Airfix Afrika Korps set. Finally, the 2 seagulls and pelican are full-scratchbuilds from the method illustrated by JBA on his "Birds" thread (thanks,Jean !) Hope you all like it and thanks for looking. Cheers !
Kenneth .

Hi Juan !
Thank you very much for the quick reply ! I'm glad you like it . My original images are actually in the megabytes pixel range, too big I think to upload here on the site . I'll try with the completed vignette photos the next time around . Cheers !
Kenneth .

WE WANT BIGGER PICS!!!!
Looks like an awesome diorama in the making Kenneth friend, I just LOVE your pelican and the whole scene.
hey one thing i absolutely love with your work is the continuity of it: animals, beardy cool guys in summer clothes, really a sense of cool throughout what I would call an "oeuvre" (that's French sorry, I can't find the right word for it in English!)

JBA, my friend !
Thank you very much ! I'm really glad you like it; well, the whole concept is all due to your initial efforts posted here on Armorama (re: your "Birds" SBS ). For that I am really grateful . Well, the weather in Singapore is always a "scorcher", so perhaps I instinctively like "cool" themes ? Anyhow, just for you and Juan, here are bigger shots of my vignette. Enjoy !
Kenneth

Oops, forget the photos !

Hi Juan !
You are most welcome, my friend; I'm glad you like the bigger photos ! Cheers !
Kenneth .

Very nice, I like it.

Very cool Kenneth. Lovely little scene. You caught the dock and the details nicely. Any tips on how you roll the green stuff so thinly?

nice scene Kenneth, lots of subtle details that the painting stage will really bring out. i guess besides base colours, washes, drybrushing there will have the be a "bird droppings" paint stage

look forward to seeing this project's progress. cheers, mh.

Hi Dave ,
Thank you very much for the encouragement; I'm glad you like it . Cheers !
Kenneth.

Hi Frank ,
I'm glad you like the scene so far . As for tips on how to get the Green Stuff to spread so thinly, try mixing a little Magicsculpt into the mix (it gives it some stability). About 10% ought to do it. Next, roll the mix into a smooth ball and lubricate with some talcum powder to prevent it from sticking to your working surface. Leave it for about 30 seconds and, lubricating your thumb and forefinger with more talcum powder,slowly squeeze it flat. Take your time and coat the thinned Duro/Magicsculpt mix with talcum periodically. Finally, once you're happy with the thinness, spread out the resultant sheet on a flat working surface (lubricated with more talcum powder) and leave for another 30 seconds before working on it to make your clothing, tarps, etc. Hope this helps . Cheers !
Kenneth.

Hi mh !
Thanks for the encouragement ! Yes, of course there will be a "bird droppings" painting stage ! What's a coastal pier without the bird wastes ?! Any idea if seagull "poop" is the same colour as pigeon droppings ? Cheers !
Kenneth.

Same colour man
Great pics!!

Great stuff,Kenneth! Your work is easy to look at for a long time.
Cheers!
Rick

Hi JBA ,
Thank you very much, my friend . Cheers !
Kenneth .

Hey Rick ,
Thanks alot, my friend; you just made my day . Cheers !
Kenneth .

Hi Kenneth

Well done, great little scene !
I really love your transformations and the wildlife is just great.

I like what you do!

Cheers
Claude

Hi Claude ,
Thank you very much for your encouragement; it's much appreciated . Next step, paint . Cheers !
Kenneth.

Great composition, great techniques. Love the whole vignette/diorama.
I don't care for the name, it rings of fast food (to me) and this diorama is NOT fast food quality, it's great. So, I'll keep watching and encouraging your skill, I'll just give it a new name in my head.

Keep us posted on the painting.

Hi Scott ,
Thanks for the encouragement . The title refers to the imaginary thoughts of the pelican when it sees what the DAK trooper has offered it (a piece of his lunch sandwich) . I'll think of a new title then if you still feel the current one is not suitable. Cheers !
Kenneth .

I love the scene, and I definately would love to see it in some colour

Excellent work

Hi Richard ,
Thanks for the encouragement . I'm working on the colours now, my friend. Cheers !
Kenneth .

Hello Kenneth, This is just super work!! Very creative and well executed. Like everyone else, looking forward to the paint!

Randy