Soviet Pz IV E - Groundwork

[Radek]

Today a few words about creating a realistic groundwork, I did some trials here, using pigments for colouring the groundwork. This resulted ina realistic dusty apprearance of the base. I mixed three colors of Vallejo Pigment range to get a earthy look, then using a big brush I covered the whole surface of the base with it and applied turpentine for fixing the pigments. After few hours everyting dried up leaving the desired effect visible on the pictures below, Next step was to add some grass here and there. I've done this using twizzers and attached bunches of static grass onto the groundwork with wood glue dilluted with water. Next was to add some small flowers to give more variation to the grass. To do this I used dried flowers picked during this summer. I used the seeds of white flowers, unfortunately I don't know the name of this weed. The yellow ones are dill flowers that I had already used on some of my earlier vignettes and dioramas.
I also found some old diorama stuff, a chair and table, the need some renovation though. That's it for now. Stay tuned for more.

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[gordy]

Great stuff Radek

 

[Radek]

Thanks Gordon.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Coming along very nicely, Radek!

But this build have been slow, Im used that you work very fast usually?

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Radek]

Hi Janne,

Heh, well since I finished my studies a year ago and started a job I haven't got that much time and some times even strenght to work sistematically. But I should finish this soon.

Rad

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Sorry to hear about your production speed. I have been laid off, for over a year but will start a new employment on monday.

Youre definatly one of my favourite builders and its always nice to see you projects.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson