Here's a picture I took this morning before starting the aging and weathering process. The two figures of Reed and Horn had enough glue on their feet from the painting sticks that they were able to stand by themselves, so you can see them in front of the store front,



More to follow,

Terry

 

Looking really good, Terry ! 

Cheers - Phil

The weathering has been started, but I know there's not much to see. I had to get an idea of how it might look, so here it is with a few of eh figures of the variants leaning against the walls - this is not necessarily their final position. The leading the charge variant will actually be in mid air after having just crashed through the large window.



Terry

Quote from: Terry37 on 29 April 2020, 09:47:20 PM
The leading the charge variant will actually be in mid air after having just crashed through the large window.

Looking forward to seeing that

Getting close to the final weathering and then to install the glass, and break out the big window. All of the decals have been applied and you can see how the sign will look in these pictures. Still have to make the door too.





I am going to leave off the Humvee, but am looking at adding a third marine, a character named Fitz. He lost both his legs in Afghanistan I think but fights wearing blades. I can make the figure easy enough, but I have to figure out how to include a pin on he bottom of one of the blade so I can secure him ot the street - I'm working on it!

Terry

 

Damn fine work, Terry ! 

Cheers - Phil

Top Terry

Was able to set the windows in place, except for the two small upper windows, so you can better see how it's going to look. Going to be a shame to shatter he big window, but that's the plan.



Terry

Looking good Terry

Is the bit of wood just something in the background? It's causing a strange optical illusion.

Fred,

The blond colored piece of wood is just holding the plastic case at an angle so the unglued pieces will stay in place for the picture. It is not part of the diorama. I believe that is what you are asking. The diorama is being built to go inside a plastic case made for keeping an autographed baseball, so it's a square case. It could be the top section of the case, which is clear that you are seeing too as it is coming toward the camera. Each half of the case is U shaped. Hope that answers your question.

Terry

Have been working on weathering the front as it is supposed to have at least been abandoned for some length of time due to the virus outbreak that created the variants. Also started working on other little bits to go into it. Here is is so far, and I know not a great picture but there wasn't much light available at midnight when I took it. (note the door is sitting in backwards!!!)



Today I will start installing the windows for sure, and making the wires to hold the variants in place. I'll also finish he door and hopefully get the street markings done.

Until next update,

Terry

Looking good, nicely weathered

Nice work

 

Like that, lots ! 

Cheers - Phil

Friends, work progresses, ever so slowly, but it is getting to a point where it will be very exciting if the shattering of the glass window works out. I have installed the wire pegs to mount the figures on and also have started installing the shattered window glass.. All other windows are installed, the door is finished and just needs a coat of paint. I have also started toe conversion to make Fitz as one of the Marines. He was injured during a tour losing both his legs, so he is on blades, but I think I have that worked out just fine, and he'll be good to add to the street to avoid any large open areas. He'll be far to the left of Reed. Sorry no pictures, but should have some soon.

More soon,

Terry

Looking forward to seeing some more piccies !

Cheers - Phil

Here are a couple of photos of the progress so far. Still need to paint the door, and it will be flung open by the "Bone Collector" (the variant chief). So far I am very pleased with how it's looking and am starting to close in on finishing it and then I'll devote myself to the other one.





More to follow,

Terry