Completed The Battle of Camulodunum - 1/16 Diorama

[DioramaArt]

Working on the Signifiers tunic today in oils, also added his Gladius (Sword) and Pugio (Dagger).

I wanted to have the Signifiers discarded helmet in the scene, I’ve read and seen images of their masked helmet and think that is a cool look, so I’ve used one of the Miniart heads. The Miniart head for each figure comes in two parts and hollow, so adapted one of these for the mask, painted brass for a simple and effective conversion.

 

[MCPWilk]

The mail looks good from a distance. The best mail I have found is from ladies' purses from the 1920's (e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-...862604?hash=item1f1a567fcc:g:LxkAAOSwIc9e3-pM), the mail can vary from quite coarse to very fine..

The conversion work is first rate and is producing a very atmospheric diorama.

Mike

 

[DioramaArt]

The mail looks good from a distance. The best mail I have found is from ladies' purses from the 1920's (e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-...862604?hash=item1f1a567fcc:g:LxkAAOSwIc9e3-pM), the mail can vary from quite coarse to very fine..

The conversion work is first rate and is producing a very atmospheric diorama.

Mike

Thanks Mike, if I were to do chain mail again would use a slightly different technique. It’s a very time consuming process but needs to look right, think this passes for scale but does have room for improvement.

 

[Nap]

Hi Marcus

Nice painting update on the signifier , like the face mask idea

Will you weather I ever rust the mail up a little ?

Look forward to more from the bench

Nap

 

[DioramaArt]

Hi Marcus

Nice painting update on the signifier , like the face mask idea

Will you weather I ever rust the mail up a little ?

Look forward to more from the bench

Nap

Thanks mate, yeah need fo weather him up a bit. I’m not going to overdo the chain Mail, thinking that unlike plate armour that has a larger exposed surface Mail would almost be self cleaning with movement rubbing the rings together.

 

[Stephan]

Done with a lot of effort an love. I like it very much so far. Thanks for showing.

 

[DioramaArt]

Done with a lot of effort an love. I like it very much so far. Thanks for showing.

Thank you Stephan, appreciated. Have a few days off work this week so hopefully will make more progress with the other figures in the scene.

 

[DioramaArt]

Working on another figure today, doing a couple of the legionary from another cohort hastily banded together, so these guys have different colour tunic and scarf. Blue was an indication they served in the navy at some point; It adds a splash of colour. As this guy has been knocked to the ground he is blooded and bruised.

Jo Sonja, life colour and tamiya acrylics with W&N oils for the tunic.

Also weathered the Signifier shield combining with some Pilum and the damaged masked helmet, that might be an area of interest in the diorama.

 

[Nap]

Hi Marcus

Nice see the update , your nailing the blood effects , bruising and wounds

The head featured works very well , nice idea about the unit make up as well

Getting better each time

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[DioramaArt]

Hi Marcus

Nice see the update , your nailing the blood effects , bruising and wounds

The head featured works very well , nice idea about the unit make up as well

Getting better each time

Happy benchtime

Nap

Thank you for your continued support mate, it encourages me to keep going.

 

[KenBoyle]

Amazing Marcus! The thought put into everything and the detail is fantastic.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Peter Day]

Just great.

 

[DioramaArt]

Amazing Marcus! The thought put into everything and the detail is fantastic.

Cheers,
Ken

Thank you Ken, the support is very much appreciated. Like many on this site and wider community I love the art of modelling and for the generosity of those in the hobby who know what it takes.

 

[DioramaArt]

Just great.

Thank you Peter, very kind of you.

 

[DioramaArt]

I’m off on annual leave, so I’ve had a good day in the shed with the radio on working on two of the figures. Will go over the oil paint but need those painted to dry for a few days before going over them adding more detail. My aim is to create each as their own character, that when pulled together into the final scene will add to the realism.

 

[custer760]

Brilliant work….still loving this work and great to see it all coming together. Perfect !!! Keep up the great work Buddy.
Regards
Pete

 

[Tutilo17]

That's great! You have my admiration...
Keep going

 

[Scotty]

This just gets better and better, it's going to look fantastic once you put it all together, You are inspirational my friend! Keep it up!
Scotty.

 

[Nap]

Hi Marcus

You've certainly had a good day in the shed , another battle hardened character , sure plenty still to do ......nice shin wound

Like the fleshwork and different character on the figures

Your using Jo Sonja or LC ?

Great update

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Merryweather]

wow!