Completed "To strive, to seek, to find ,and not to yield "- 54mm

[DioramaArt]

This is all coming together really well, the scenery and the figures look great together.

One thing really jumped out at me - the figure at the front of the sled looks like he has bare calves. You used a flesh-like colour on the leggings and to me it looks like he has bare legs with some cord wrapped around them. On close inspection you can see that they are leggings but I did find my brain couldn't shake the image that the guy is wearing pedal pushers..... But maybe it's just me?

I based the colour on this colourised image mate.

They look a salmon colour to me. Need to add some cord, or paint it in I think.

 

[NigelR]

Maybe he did wear pedal pushers.....

I can't argue with the historical accuracy, so maybe add a bit more grime and shading to make them look less flesh-like?

 

[DioramaArt]

I based the colour on this colourised image mate.

They look a salmon colour to me. Need to add some cord, or paint it in I think.

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Nigel, the leggings were slightly annoying me anyway, not because of the colour but the lack of cord. Just added some now, so will repaint them anyway.

 

[DioramaArt]

Maybe he did wear pedal pushers.....

I can't argue with the historical accuracy, so maybe add a bit more grime and shading to make them look less flesh-like?

I think they are early leg gaiters, seen other images of Doctor Wilson wearing the same. Obviously his preference and thing, all the kit was slightly personalised.

 

[MattMcK.]

Top notch. I love everything about this!

 

[MalcC]

Wow.

Malc

 

[DioramaArt]

Top notch. I love everything about this!

Thank you very much Matt, appreciated.

 

[DioramaArt]

Blocking in the colour underpainting on the base, creating blue ice synonymous with the Antarctic glaciers. Not added in any weathering product or snow/ice yet, all acrylic painting so far.

 

[MalcC]

Even in the early stages the gorundwork is looking great.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

It looks damned cold already, really good.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

I can only agree, the groundwork is looking great so far. I think it complements the figures perfectly.

 

[Nap]

I can only agree, the groundwork is looking great so far. I think it complements the figures perfectly.

Me too ...it's going to be a jaw dropping diorama and what a excellent SBS

MARCUS IS AT BUGLE CALL pushing putty

Happy days is seeing this thread

Looking forward to seeing more

Nap

 

[DioramaArt]

Even in the early stages the gorundwork is looking great.

Malc

Thank you kindly Malc. When I add the weathering products I just hope it doesn’t hide all the foundation work.

 

[DioramaArt]

It looks damned cold already, really good.

Cheers Simon

Thank you Simon, appreciated.

 

[DioramaArt]

I can only agree, the groundwork is looking great so far. I think it complements the figures perfectly.

Thank you mate, I hope I have ACCOUNTED for the harsh conditions.

 

[DioramaArt]

Me too ...it's going to be a jaw dropping diorama and what a excellent SBS

MARCUS IS AT BUGLE CALL pushing putty

Happy days is seeing this thread

Looking forward to seeing more

Nap

I still have time to mess it up. Hoping to get it finished for Bugle call, as my latest work. Fingers crossed.

 

[NigelR]

Thank you mate, I hope I have ACCOUNTED for the harsh conditions.

Oh very witty Oscar!

I'm disappointed that I won't be able to make Bugle Call

 

[DioramaArt]

Oh very witty Oscar!

I'm disappointed that I won't be able to make Bugle Call

I try.

I think your son should become royalty, so he can have an official birthday that doesn’t clash with Bugle Call date. That way can pop along to the show in order for me to bend your ear.

 

[captnenglish]

Wow, that is a fantastic diorama! You've really captured the harsh environment through which this expedition travelled.

 

[DioramaArt]

Wow, that is a fantastic diorama! You've really captured the harsh environment through which this expedition travelled.

Thank you kindly. Still lots to do on the figures, sledge and scenic base before this one is complete. It’s coming together slowly.