Hi guys,

So a couple of months ago I decided to take a plunge and buy a few materials, tools and start having a go at modelling. I started way back when I was 11 but I gave it up around age 14. I am now 23 and I have a lot more patience than I ever did back then, so I thought I'd get back into it as a hobby.

I kicked started that with a diorama.

I am pretty pleased with the results, but I'll let you guys be the judge.

If you want to see more pictures or a "making of" please see my blog at: http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot

For those that have PM'ed asking, I have now put up a "Subscribe" button on my blog at the bottom. Thanks!

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I'm pleased with your results! This is a stunning piece with lots of atmosphere.

I like the use of the more proportioned marine. The pulse rifle looks like it could be a standard weapon for sentinel pilots if all goes horribly wrong.

I'm particularly fond of this shot from your blog.

Very nice.

WOW. Looks great. Very gritty.

Very nice. I'd almost be tempted to say you've not used the space, but the fact it *is* empty really gives it a desolate, slightly chilling feel. Excellent composition.

Medium of Death wrote:I'm pleased with your results! This is a stunning piece with lots of atmosphere.

I like the use of the more proportioned marine. The pulse rifle looks like it could be a standard weapon for sentinel pilots if all goes horribly wrong.

Very nice.

Thank you so much. Your comments are awesome. I spent a great deal of time trying to find a pilot that would suit and, like you, fell in love with the gun and it's connotations. Your thought of "if it all goes horribly wrong" is exactly what I thought too.

Xenocidal Maniac wrote:WOW. Looks great. Very gritty.

It came out a little grittier than I originally planned in my mind's eye, but I like that fact it did. Glad you do too. Thanks!

winterdyne wrote:Very nice. I'd almost be tempted to say you've not used the space, but the fact it *is* empty really gives it a desolate, slightly chilling feel. Excellent composition.

Really chuffed you got this. I read Stutcinkas' Forgeworld "Model Masterclass Vol 1" a lot. He mentions to never have dead space in a diorama, that at every part should be something pleasing to the eye so I was a little... anxious, if you like... if I could convincingly use the dead space in the exact way you perceived it. So, thanks. Mission accomplished!

Fantastic stuff!

Very atmospheric and... awesome!

Ace! Really like it. Some brilliant weathering and terrain. What range is the marine from? I like the model alot.

Looks amazing

Alpharius wrote:Fantastic stuff!

Very atmospheric and... awesome!

Thanks! I'm feeling the love right now.

Perkustin wrote:Ace! Really like it. Some brilliant weathering and terrain. What range is the marine from? I like the model alot.

I spent a long time on the weathering, it really pulled the whole piece together. Thanks for your awesome comments. The model is from Hasslefree Miniatures, an independant company here in the UK. It's called "Ken (C)" - the "C" part being the version. It really is a great model - a great company too.

Supreme Kai wrote: Looks amazing

Thanks man. I really appreciate it.

Man that's good! It really feels... well... real.

Gitsplitta wrote:Man that's good! It really feels... well... real.

I watched "Saving Private Ryan" when I was making it. I think the drabness seeped into the design.

It could just be me seeing things but I love your attention to detail regarding the subtle sentinel footprints!

Bloodfever wrote:It could just be me seeing things but I love your attention to detail regarding the subtle sentinel footprints!

You aren't seeing things.

Man, thats great, very atmospheric

You really captured a lost, desolate feel to the diorama. Just looking at it makes me want to hear the story behind it and know how it ends. Very well done.

Loving it! Captured me instantly.

TheRobotLol wrote:Man, thats great, very atmospheric

I'm really glad people are digging the atmosphere. It's a character I put a lot of effort into.

MudgeBlack wrote:You really captured a lost, desolate feel to the diorama. Just looking at it makes me want to hear the story behind it and know how it ends. Very well done.

I love that , thanks. I considered for a while about the scope of the piece. I wanted to make it grand, but I don't have a lot of experience so I didn't want to punch above my weight. I made a aesthetic compromise, but this makes me happy that said compromise was successful.

Ulven wrote:Loving it! Captured me instantly.

A perfect review for a diorama. Thank you

I kind of reminds me of the stories you'd hear about Vietnam and the soldiers having to go into these tunnel systems to try and extricate the North Vietnamese hidden within. Apparently it was horrific duty... crawling through the pitch blackness never knowing if the next step would be in to a booby-trap or an enemy soldier's sights...

Amazing I love it has a great feel. He should not go into the Mine. He should know better. Do they not have horror movies in the girm dark lol.

Gitsplitta wrote:I kind of reminds me of the stories you'd hear about Vietnam and the soldiers having to go into these tunnel systems to try and extricate the North Vietnamese hidden within. Apparently it was horrific duty... crawling through the pitch blackness never knowing if the next step would be in to a booby-trap or an enemy soldier's sights...

Absolutely. I'm still to watch the Uwe Boll film about that. Tunnel Rats, if I recall.

ghostmaker wrote:Amazing I love it has a great feel. He should not go into the Mine. He should know better. Do they not have horror movies in the girm dark lol.

Don't fear the dark. Fear those that lurk within it.

Quite frankly amazing!

RetroAssassin wrote:Quite frankly amazing!

Flattered, thank you.

Very good, you can feel the stress the marine is going through.

I'am loving this. I want to make my own Diorama now.

Great job! It almost gives you the creeps wondering what's going to pop out!
Thanks for sharing!

poipo32 wrote:Very good, you can feel the stress the marine is going through.

The marine's "on guard" posture is what sold the model for me. Glad it's working for you too.

Nightfall wrote:I'am loving this. I want to make my own Diorama now.

Man, that's how it all started for me. Go for it. Get some paper, roughly sketch out an idea and take the plunge! Would love to see your results.

alarmingrick wrote:Great job! It almost gives you the creeps wondering what's going to pop out!
Thanks for sharing!

Thanks alarmingrick. I really appreciate that. The ominous bunker/mine does beg the question of what lurks inside.

Really good, the detail on it is excellent. When I first read the subject matter I thought "Oh no! The poor Dude has lost his first ever diorama!" glad to be pleasantly suprised.

I absolutely love this diarama.The mud effects dirt and grime are some of the best i've ever seen.The soldier looks great too.

monkeyh wrote:Really good, the detail on it is excellent.

Thanks man. The Devil is in the details, right? It's so rewarding when people notice stuff like that.

shingouki wrote:I absolutely love this diarama.The mud effects dirt and grime are some of the best i've ever seen.The soldier looks great too.

Wow. Now I really am flattered. Thanks shingouki, that means a lot - a real encouragement.

Very cool diorama.

Great painting and modeling.

I like that it's got suspense and narrative in equal measure.

More Dakka wrote:Very cool diorama.

Great painting and modeling.

I like that it's got suspense and narrative in equal measure.

Glad you like it man. Over the moon that people are enjoying the narrative. It's one of those "less is more" ideas.

'Tis something to behold. HAving just watched Birdsong on the BBC (hope you saw it, it was tremendous!) this reminds me a lot of WW1, despite the 40k setting, I think it's the mix of tension and mud, but also the suspense and yearning that comes from the figure...Great work.

Whoah.

That's all I can say.

Whoah.

jezus man that's amazing.. and i love the setting.. if i would be the gaurdsman i would just shout "anybody in there?" from my sentinel and if none answers just fire some rounds in it and move on ^^

and a nice good painjob too..

You just know that poor sod is going to get it from whatever is lurking in there.

And I bet it's not female soldiers going to love him to death, most probably a Khorne daemon with an itch that need's scratching...

Great diorama!

Imperial Monkey wrote:'Tis something to behold. HAving just watched Birdsong on the BBC (hope you saw it, it was tremendous!) this reminds me a lot of WW1, despite the 40k setting, I think it's the mix of tension and mud, but also the suspense and yearning that comes from the figure...Great work.

I didn't see it. I will have to hunt it down. Yeah, it kinda is a juxtaposition of the two settings. I was concerned about the mud when I was planning, but it came out well.

Zygrot24 wrote:Whoah.

That's all I can say.

Whoah.

Thank you. That's all I can say.

Joske De Veteraan wrote:jezus man that's amazing.. and i love the setting.. if i would be the gaurdsman i would just shout "anybody in there?" from my sentinel and if none answers just fire some rounds in it and move on ^^

and a nice good painjob too..

Haha, that's exactly what I would do too. I think it's great you guys are bringing such feeling and emotion to the table with your comments. Thank you.

720903178 wrote:You just know that poor sod is going to get it from whatever is lurking in there.

And I bet it's not female soldiers going to love him to death, most probably a Khorne daemon with an itch that need's scratching...

Great diorama!

They will just find an empty, rusting, sentinel and wonder curiously as to where it's pilot is... Thanks for your comments.

LOVE,LOVE,LOVE,!

Which begs the question, why did he get out? Was he running out of fuel because I see there are a lot of fuel drums nearby. Perhaps he hoped to refuel from one of them? He's not dead yet.

Aw wow wonderful stuff...you just know something bads gonna happen to him..."NO DON'T GO IN THERE...GET BACK IN THE SENTINEL?!"

cody20 wrote:LOVE,LOVE,LOVE,!

Awesome, great, thanks!

cadbren wrote:Which begs the question, why did he get out? Was he running out of fuel because I see there are a lot of fuel drums nearby. Perhaps he hoped to refuel from one of them? He's not dead yet.

Let me put it this way, the original title was going to be "Out of Gas".

Ghostflame wrote:Aw wow wonderful stuff...you just know something bads gonna happen to him..."NO DON'T GO IN THERE...GET BACK IN THE SENTINEL?!"

Absolutely... but you know he's gonna press on. You know he's gonna disappear into the darkness. Thanks for you comments.

I would just be running over to a barrel and getting some gas for my sentinel, the abandoned darkness is far to chilling..


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Oh, and it makes me realize how true the quote in the front of the rulebook is, it states:

"The universe is a big place and, whatever happens, you will not be missed"

It brings out the true meaning to me, as a mere human.

I love the atmosphere of isolation and suspense you get over in this piece.

Fantastic job!

I can just picture it pouring rain on the ground around this poor soul.

Wow, excellent man, I really like the eerie feel to it, and for some reason reminds me of Penumbra...

I would love to see some more!

Calv,

OMG -Great Job! Respect to Master!

Soldier looks into the dark - it is creepy, some small feature near entrance would be great -something like helmet, dropped rifle, something what looked suspicious and made him leave his Sentinel )))


How did you do scratches on helmet -painting or some other technique?

Lord Magnus wrote:I would just be running over to a barrel and getting some gas for my sentinel, the abandoned darkness is far to chilling..


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Oh, and it makes me realize how true the quote in the front of the rulebook is, it states:

"The universe is a big place and, whatever happens, you will not be missed"

It brings out the true meaning to me, as a mere human.

Nice quote. I like that.

Sonophos wrote:I love the atmosphere of isolation and suspense you get over in this piece.

Fantastic job!

Thanks man... in fact, I have just updated the special thanks list on my blog. The entry being to your liking of course! Appreciated.

Immortal Child wrote:I can just picture it pouring rain on the ground around this poor soul.

Totally. Glad you can immerse yourself in it so.

IXBEHEMOTHXI wrote:Wow, excellent man, I really like the eerie feel to it, and for some reason reminds me of Penumbra...

I would love to see some more!

Calv,

I am already planning my next diorama. In fact, I have just made the base.

octavus wrote:OMG -Great Job! Respect to Master!

Soldier looks into the dark - it is creepy, some small feature near entrance would be great -something like helmet, dropped rifle, something what looked suspicious and made him leave his Sentinel )))


How did you do scratches on helmet -painting or some other technique?

Thanks for the props octavus. I played the with idea of putting something in the dark, but there was something a lot more ominous about having a wide opening... almost an invitation.

The scratches were really easy to do. Simply a careful small application of Charadon Granite followed by a slightly heavier application of Boltgun Metal, all by sponge.

This is really just glorious, and it doubles as a terrain piece! Very well done, sir.

Finally, a unique solo diorama. Possibly the only one man scene I have seen

Brilliant

Really cool diorama and wonderfully painted but I read the title thinking you meant the tv show

If I were that pilot, I would not look down that hole.

fantastic work, highly filled with character, its AWSOME!

I don't know if anyone asked this already, but what did you use for the mud? I'm really curious.

This diorama reminds me of a shallow grave soon to be filled with a dead hooker: because I'm diggin' it.

You've got a great eye for dioramas. Normally, I'm supremely picky when it comes to dioramas. This one seems like it's actually catches a moment from a cohesive story, rather than just looking like a couple of soldiers posing for a picture. Really, really good job. They should use this as one of the pictures to teach people what dioramas should ACTUALLY look like.

This is gorgeous... How did you make the muck?

+1 man, Love it.

Imagine an entire army like that!

The atmosphere is great, grim, reminds me of post apocalyptic games and the whole schene is really how i imagine war etc. Amazing work mate!

When I first saw the post title with the word diorama in it, I was expecting a bunch of gaming miniatures, on gaming bases, on something that looks like a gaming map board. Most guys when they tend to post "diorama" often it's not. You sir, have a DIORAMA! And a very well thought out one too. Love the muddiness! And it's IN FOCUS!!! O...M... G... Job well done here, in case you haven't heard that already. One of the most important things about a successful diorama is that it tells a story, along with adding lots of little details and you've nailed both of them. Very good work!

Excellent work! Can't fault you at all. Great choice of model as well!

I love this! Fething awesome!!!

[For those with an eagle eye, I have voted on 3 of my own images... I started putting N/A next to them thinking well I'm not applicable but then I got worried I am voting 0 so I stopped, lol]

Lt. Coldfire wrote:This is really just glorious, and it doubles as a terrain piece! Very well done, sir.

Thanks man, I really appreciate your kind words.

kenshin620 wrote:Finally, a unique solo diorama. Possibly the only one man scene I have seen

Brilliant

Wow, thanks. In fact, after you said that I've done a bit of searching and I haven't been able to find anything either. I guess one man dioramas just aren't done that much. Sweet.

Great White wrote: Really cool diorama and wonderfully painted but I read the title thinking you meant the tv show

Haha. Funny you say that, I literally just finished watching all 6 seasons of LOST again. Maybe subconsciously I named it because of that. Dum dum dum...

Mr Nobody wrote:If I were that pilot, I would not look down that hole.

I swear I can even hear the model itself cursing me under it's breath.

Rogue Wolves wrote:fantastic work, highly filled with character, its AWSOME!

Thanks man, as I said previously I think the whole "less is more" approach seems to work in dioramas sometimes too.

Chapter_Master_Vlad wrote:I don't know if anyone asked this already, but what did you use for the mud? I'm really curious.

You are the first to ask. I made it by first mixing a DIY filler into a smooth creamy texture. I added a brown acrylic to the mix in case any filler chipped off over time. It was spread on the base and it has self-levelling properties so it all smoothed out to one big blog. Which is okay to start. At this very wet stage a dry mix consisting of filler, sand and ballast was generously sprinkled all over, creating a surface texture. I let it all dry a bit, making the filler much easier to sculpt and "churn" into more of a mud. Any big holes exposing the filler were lightly filled by a bit more dry mix and details (barrels, wheels etc) were pushed in. After everything dried solid over night it was undercoated black. Layers of Graveyard Earth, Scorched Brown and Desert Yellow were airbrushed on for natural tones. Using "Woodland Scenics Realistic Water" and a brown acrylic I made the water mix. This water was to be used on the tank tracks as it is a very deep brown. Once dry it looks like real water. The puddles were made in the exact same way, just with a much lighter shade of brown - to simulate that rain has just settled and mixed with the surface mud. Layering is the key. If you want to find out more visit my blog, detailing the making of: http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot

Jimsolo wrote:This diorama reminds me of a shallow grave soon to be filled with a dead hooker: because I'm diggin' it.

You've got a great eye for dioramas. Normally, I'm supremely picky when it comes to dioramas. This one seems like it's actually catches a moment from a cohesive story, rather than just looking like a couple of soldiers posing for a picture. Really, really good job. They should use this as one of the pictures to teach people what dioramas should ACTUALLY look like.

Haha, I love that opening line. I may stick up some of the reviews I'm getting here on my blog. You comment is going high up on that list. I'm touched. Thank you, Jimsolo.

Ver. Spot wrote:This is gorgeous... How did you make the muck?

Thanks! See just above for that.

Sanchez01 wrote:+1 man, Love it.

Wicked. Thanks mate. Appreciate!

Norn King wrote:Imagine an entire army like that!

An army of worn, oily and greasy Sentinels? If so that's all I can imagine.

Theofilos wrote:The atmosphere is great, grim, reminds me of post apocalyptic games and the whole schene is really how i imagine war etc. Amazing work mate!

Excellent to hear man. By trade I am a fiction filmmaker, so it's nice to know the atmosphere comes through here. That was of the upmost importance.

orkork wrote:When I first saw the post title with the word diorama in it, I was expecting a bunch of gaming miniatures, on gaming bases, on something that looks like a gaming map board. Most guys when they tend to post "diorama" often it's not. You sir, have a DIORAMA! And a very well thought out one too. Love the muddiness! And it's IN FOCUS!!! O...M... G... Job well done here, in case you haven't heard that already. One of the most important things about a successful diorama is that it tells a story, along with adding lots of little details and you've nailed both of them. Very good work!

I often found that too, orkork. I heavily researched previous dioramas for tips and ideas, but I was kinda shocked to find most of them were just gaming boards really - some with a printed 2D base! I'm not damning anyone's work, but it just wasn't what I knew as a diorama. Glad you dig it! Oh, photography... absolutely. Photography has to acutely display the details you've worked so hard on, right? I mean, if it is to live on online forums like this one, it has to be in focus! Or else all your hard work will be in vain. Thanks for the commenting.

The Dreadnote wrote:Excellent work! Can't fault you at all. Great choice of model as well!

Thanks, Dreadnote. I personally called Hasslefree Miniatures (a man a wife; who make the model) to tell them how good it is. Very happy with it's detail.

menziez wrote:I love this! Fething awesome!!!

I'm just so overwhelmed by the response. Thank you for being part of it.

Looks like a scene from a movie, just incredible!

Cyrax wrote:Looks like a scene from a movie, just incredible!

Being a filmmaker, that is fantastic to hear. Thank you.

fething fantastic piece of work.

Ratius wrote:fething fantastic piece of work.

I love how it changes to "fething". Thanks man.

You are most welcome. Just remember to pay the favour forward.

Sonophos wrote:You are most welcome. Just remember to pay the favour forward.

Absolutely. Thanks again.

Very Nice.

I've just realised...not only are there sentinel footprints...but footprints leading out of the bunker??

Absolutely amazing, I love the way this truly feels desolate and empty, the sort of seen you expect in either a war movie or a horror


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Oh, and could you give a tutorial on how you did the mud? Me and a friend intend to make a trench warfare gaming board, and mud like this would look awesome

MiniPainterDMan89 wrote:Very Nice.

Thanks!

LazzurusMan wrote:I've just realised...not only are there sentinel footprints...but footprints leading out of the bunker??

Absolutely amazing, I love the way this truly feels desolate and empty, the sort of seen you expect in either a war movie or a horror

Oh, and could you give a tutorial on how you did the mud? Me and a friend intend to make a trench warfare gaming board, and mud like this would look awesome

I was wondering when someone was going to notice them. You say leading out... but are they leading in?

I posted an entry about the making of the mud in my post at the top of Page 3. Alternatively, if you want a more exhaustive understanding of how I made it visit my blog here: http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot Thanks!

When I saw this I got a little bit panicked on your behalf, I saw this fantastic, well executed, evocative Diorama and thought you's lost it. The I realised I was being a muppet.

Your eye for a strong feeling narrative scene is istantly noticable, I look forward to seeing more of your work and hope that you start making epic scifi films

This is amazing! How did you get the mud to be so perfect?

This scene would be a great setup for a Warhammer FPS


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That is, the old style of FPS, rather like Half-Life or Doom; just you, one guy, all alone...

SpankHammer III wrote:When I saw this I got a little bit panicked on your behalf, I saw this fantastic, well executed, evocative Diorama and thought you's lost it. The I realised I was being a muppet.

Your eye for a strong feeling narrative scene is istantly noticable, I look forward to seeing more of your work and hope that you start making epic scifi films

That means a lot! Thank you. I will be sure to link you to some of my film work when I can.

Albeezie wrote:This is amazing! How did you get the mud to be so perfect?

Thanks Albeezie. Find out how I made the mud here: http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot - the secret would be layering and careful use of clear casting resin for the water!

Henners91 wrote:This scene would be a great setup for a Warhammer FPS


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That is, the old style of FPS, rather like Half-Life or Doom; just you, one guy, all alone...

That's a neat idea. I would love to play such a game. Calling all designers!

That means a lot! Thank you. I will be sure to link you to some of my film work when I can.

seriously man do, look forward to seeing your work. I'm a strong believer in British Cinema. Did/do you take part in the 48 hour film challenge?

SpankHammer III wrote:

That means a lot! Thank you. I will be sure to link you to some of my film work when I can.

seriously man do, look forward to seeing your work. I'm a strong believer in British Cinema. Did/do you take part in the 48 hour film challenge?

That's good to hear! I have a bunch of friends who took part in that last year, their film came 3rd. I am definitely eyeing it up for one of these days, but I'm a perfectionist and 48 hours isn't a challenge... it's almost impossible. Hah.

Yeah, my friend said it was rough.

They sort of cheated by having a basic story worked out, they had to just incorporate the "prop" and "line", they still had to work their arses off though.

SpankHammer III wrote:Yeah, my friend said it was rough.

They sort of cheated by having a basic story worked out, they had to just incorporate the "prop" and "line", they still had to work their arses off though.

Haha, yeah... I hear that's how it's done.

Great work, the colors come together nicely to create a tense and gritty atmosphere. The layout really helps build suspense as well. Who knows what's in that tunnel?

Great work on the mud, it really looks rather great.

comrade-k-rad wrote:Great work, the colors come together nicely to create a tense and gritty atmosphere. The layout really helps build suspense as well. Who knows what's in that tunnel?

Great work on the mud, it really looks rather great.

Thanks! The colours and the application were quite a nerve racking process for me. It was a "this is it" moment, especially using the airbrush as it was my first time.

Very nice model! Things like your work are the reason why i love dakka! It inspired me to do a diarama myself! Thanks!

MrMerlin wrote:Very nice model! Things like your work are the reason why i love dakka! It inspired me to do a diarama myself! Thanks!

That's awesome! I would love to see pictures when you are done. Thanks

Love the feel. There are two things that kind of break the illusion for me though; the grossly oversized barbed wire and the lower and right edge of the ground, where it becomes some sort of fabric. I don't know what it's supposed to be but it kind of looks like the entire scene is playing out on a giant tarp or something.

So; love the atmosphere, but stay precise in the details.

Should explain it! I have a strange feeling that he is going to checkout that bunker and run into something he'd regret.

TiB wrote:Love the feel. There are two things that kind of break the illusion for me though; the grossly oversized barbed wire and the lower and right edge of the ground, where it becomes some sort of fabric. I don't know what it's supposed to be but it kind of looks like the entire scene is playing out on a giant tarp or something.

So; love the atmosphere, but stay precise in the details.

Interesting notes. The barbed wire is oversized. It's a detail that I myself would improve on could I make it again. I'm not quite sure what you are referring to when you say "fabric" but I can only assume you are pointing to the folds near the edge of the base? That's the filler that didn't get coated with the dry mix. It's my first diorama so it's only going to get better from here. Thanks for your comments.

Imperial Renegade wrote: Should explain it! I have a strange feeling that he is going to checkout that bunker and run into something he'd regret.

I certainly know the story in my head, but it's up to you as the viewer about what happens.

Beautiful diorama, but on one of the pictures of the sentinel, It says something but what? (My eyesight is terrible!)

Korpral Killytoof wrote:Beautiful diorama, but on one of the pictures of the sentinel, It says something but what? (My eyesight is terrible!)

Thanks for your comments. The writing on the side of the sentinel says "death is your friend".

Very very very cool, seriously amazing! I really hope you post some more dioramas like that here!

Reminds me of fallout 3 in a very good way

jirc wrote:Very very very cool, seriously amazing! I really hope you post some more dioramas like that here!

I am already planning my next diorama. I just hope you guys will like it!

grishnaz wrote:Reminds me of fallout 3 in a very good way

I love that game, that's a big compliment.

good job m8 looks good and dirty

shakey787 wrote:good job m8 looks good and dirty

The future is very dirty indeed. Seems they don't have pressure washers in the year 40k.

Rusty Robot wrote:

Korpral Killytoof wrote:Beautiful diorama, but on one of the pictures of the sentinel, It says something but what? (My eyesight is terrible!)

Thanks for your comments. The writing on the side of the sentinel says "death is your friend".

Thanks for telling me!

Korpral Killytoof wrote:

Rusty Robot wrote:

Korpral Killytoof wrote:Beautiful diorama, but on one of the pictures of the sentinel, It says something but what? (My eyesight is terrible!)

Thanks for your comments. The writing on the side of the sentinel says "death is your friend".

Thanks for telling me!

Most welcome!

Great atmosphere and weathering! Really cool vibe going on here. My only advice would be that the uniform color and glossiness of the ground indicates heavy rain to me, in which cae I am missing some deep puddles in the recesses. If it isn't meant to look like rain, then I think the ground could do with a bit more color variety and some matte patches as well-

Still, compared to what you have achieved, a small criticism!

Shockingly good!
How exactly did you do the Pilot, It doesn't exactly look GW?

MajorTom11 wrote:Great atmosphere and weathering! Really cool vibe going on here. My only advice would be that the uniform color and glossiness of the ground indicates heavy rain to me, in which cae I am missing some deep puddles in the recesses. If it isn't meant to look like rain, then I think the ground could do with a bit more color variety and some matte patches as well-

Still, compared to what you have achieved, a small criticism!

It certainly is rain. Although, I wanted it to be like it had rained rather than it is raining. The pictures don't quite do it justice with how wet everything is, if you see my blog @ http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot there are a few more pictures detailing the wet ground. Thanks for your comments!

Capitansolstice wrote:Shockingly good!
How exactly did you do the Pilot, It doesn't exactly look GW?

Thanks man, I appreciate that. The pilot is actually from a independent company here in the UK. They are called Hasslefree Miniatures. Fantastic minis. I spent a long time searching for a good mini for the piece.

Oh, Thanks!

Great looking, I will have to check out the blog to see if you gave tips and techniques. I like how well all the earth and mud are done.

jabbakahut wrote:Great looking, I will have to check out the blog to see if you gave tips and techniques. I like how well all the earth and mud are done.

There are certainly annotations on how I achieved the effects, yes. Any additional questions you may have please don't hesitate to ask.

This looks pretty decent, i like the splinter rifle.

abhus wrote:This looks pretty decent, i like the splinter rifle.

Thanks abhus! Moreover, you are the 100th post! That's awesome.

Dang! That is a great looking diorama. I feel kind of bad for the guy though, all alone out in the mud and whatever could be down that spooky looking hole.

Love this!!!

Baldsmug wrote:Dang! That is a great looking diorama. I feel kind of bad for the guy though, all alone out in the mud and whatever could be down that spooky looking hole.

Thanks man! I love how everyone is creeped out by the mineshaft, I never expected such reaction.

Byte wrote:Love this!!!

Thanks Byte. I am already making my next diorama, so I'll be sure to keep you up to date.

That mud looks so realistic I feel dirty just looking at it.

Swordwind wrote:That mud looks so realistic I feel dirty just looking at it.

Haha, brilliant! Thanks mate.

So, whats the next project?

Capitansolstice wrote:So, whats the next project?

I'm still considering a few ideas. I've had a few thoughts, but like this one, I don't want to rush into anything. It's all too easy to get high off the response I've had here and just start making another. I need this next one to live up to the quality of this one. I need it to be a better diorama than "Lost".

I am ready to start building, itching even, but I need that eureka idea first.

How about you do a duel for the Dakka Painting challenge? You would definately do really good!
Maybe something like this: http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxppnxzMKp1qghk7bo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1328561451&Signature=2c3ng2kdBq6lPWzP%2BZonZ9qLeEI%3D
or: a wild west style duel
or: http://www.iwatchstuff.com/2008/07/18/terminator-salvation-bale.jpg
or even an air duel between a thunderbolt/ lightning and a hell blade
or a chaos contemptor vs a normal one
maybe even a tank versus a demolitions squad

Capitansolstice wrote:How about you do a duel for the Dakka Painting challenge? You would definately do really good!
Maybe something like this: http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxppnxzMKp1qghk7bo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1328561451&Signature=2c3ng2kdBq6lPWzP%2BZonZ9qLeEI%3D
or: a wild west style duel
or: http://www.iwatchstuff.com/2008/07/18/terminator-salvation-bale.jpg
or even an air duel between a thunderbolt/ lightning and a hell blade
or a chaos contemptor vs a normal one
maybe even a tank versus a demolitions squad

Interesting. I like the idea of a duel. I definitely want to keep the concept small - like in "Lost", but the scope and action slightly more... grand. Thanks for the ideas.

No problem mate!

whoa mann that is a sikkk diorama well done there LOVIN IT

There's a lot of emotion in the model's stance and how your photos frame him against the entrance of the mine. The rugged dirtiness of everything is really impressive, and you've told a great story with two models and an environment. Well done.

I wonder, is the Sentinel down or did the pilot just stopped to check out the building?

Either way it is an awesome piece.

black_crayon wrote:whoa mann that is a sikkk diorama well done there LOVIN IT

Haha, thanks mate. Appreciated!

Brother SRM wrote:There's a lot of emotion in the model's stance and how your photos frame him against the entrance of the mine. The rugged dirtiness of everything is really impressive, and you've told a great story with two models and an environment. Well done.

Thanks for your awesome comment. I spent more time on the weathering process than the painting, so to speak. Even though these particular models are very dirty, I don't think I could ever paint something and not weather it. Glad you like it!

Bobthehero wrote:I wonder, is the Sentinel down or did the pilot just stopped to check out the building?

Either way it is an awesome piece.

Aha! Yes. I certainly know which one it is, but it's up to you to decide. Thanks man!

Incredibly evocative. You can almost hear the quiet, and his boots squelching in the mud, and the sound of his breathing. I've never seen a diorama that pulls me in so much. You just want him to be back in the warm seat of his sentinel, motor chugging away, getting far away from whatever's about to happen.

It doesn't hurt that it's photographed so beautifully. The full sequence of pictures on your blog is practically a tiny movie in itself.

Motortree wrote:Incredibly evocative. You can almost hear the quiet, and his boots squelching in the mud, and the sound of his breathing. I've never seen a diorama that pulls me in so much. You just want him to be back in the warm seat of his sentinel, motor chugging away, getting far away from whatever's about to happen.

It doesn't hurt that it's photographed so beautifully. The full sequence of pictures on your blog is practically a tiny movie in itself.

Wow, thanks! That's an awesome comment. I'm glad it pulls you so much you can really appreciate the details.

Although I spent little time actually photographing, a lot of thought went into the narrative of each - and their sequence. I'm thrilled you got that.

I'm making a new diorama soon, be sure to keep an eye on the blog!

Rusty Robot wrote:

Motortree wrote:Incredibly evocative. You can almost hear the quiet, and his boots squelching in the mud, and the sound of his breathing. I've never seen a diorama that pulls me in so much. You just want him to be back in the warm seat of his sentinel, motor chugging away, getting far away from whatever's about to happen.

It doesn't hurt that it's photographed so beautifully. The full sequence of pictures on your blog is practically a tiny movie in itself.

Wow, thanks! That's an awesome comment. I'm glad it pulls you so much you can really appreciate the details.

Although I spent little time actually photographing, a lot of thought went into the narrative of each - and their sequence. I'm thrilled you got that.

I'm making a new diorama soon, be sure to keep an eye on the blog!

This blog or your other one?

Very nice work. I always appreciate a "less is more" approach. Its a nice balancing act of knowing when and when not to add in more. A+ sir!

Capitansolstice wrote:
This blog or your other one?

The other one, but I'll post on here once it gets started to let people know its on. Shouldn't be long

Warpseer wrote:Very nice work. I always appreciate a "less is more" approach. Its a nice balancing act of knowing when and when not to add in more. A+ sir!

Thanks man, I've just got to live up to this one in my new diorama!

It's at 99% right now. Add some pooled water and it will be absolutely insane. Good diorama pieces have their own narrative, and this one seems extensive. I also like that there's no real clues toward what the danger is, no crazy tyranid claw marks or " chaos wuz here" graffiti. Maybe the IG that were deployed here were silenced by the Inquisition for something they've seen, and there's a Paladin in there waiting to force weapon this poor guy to death. Just solid work.

Sharkvictim wrote:It's at 99% right now. Add some pooled water and it will be absolutely insane. Good diorama pieces have their own narrative, and this one seems extensive. I also like that there's no real clues toward what the danger is, no crazy tyranid claw marks or " chaos wuz here" graffiti. Maybe the IG that were deployed here were silenced by the Inquisition for something they've seen, and there's a Paladin in there waiting to force weapon this poor guy to death. Just solid work.

There is pooled water, but I haven't got any close up pictures. I could add some more though. Thanks for your awesome comments. I like the idea of the IG being silenced. That's cool.

Seriously nice work dude, this is probably the first diorama that i've actually thought 'cmon what happens next!?'...it's barren, desolate, suspenseful and in my mind 'windswept, cold and lonely'. Exactly where a guardsman would prefer not to be.

You should make this into a series.

Have you ever thought about narrative writing?


I think with your amazing understanding of setting the scene and how to create atmosphere you'd be an amazing writer

I'm imagining a Lictor or some genestealers waiting in the darkness of that opening...

NOTE: For those that have PM'ed asking, I have now put up a "Subscribe" button on my blog. Thanks!

snowman40k wrote:Seriously nice work dude, this is probably the first diorama that i've actually thought 'cmon what happens next!?'...it's barren, desolate, suspenseful and in my mind 'windswept, cold and lonely'. Exactly where a guardsman would prefer not to be.

You should make this into a series.

Thanks so much for your wicked comments. I was already prepping to make my new diorama, but you've stalled me by saying "you should make this into a series". That's a cool idea. Maybe I'll make this one first then make this into a trilogy?

LazzurusMan wrote:Have you ever thought about narrative writing?

I think with your amazing understanding of setting the scene and how to create atmosphere you'd be an amazing writer

I'm flattered, seriously. Thank you. I am a filmmaker by trade, a writer and director of [science] fiction to be specific. I've always been interested in "mini craft", if you like, so it's great to hear all the film work bleeds through here too.

CT GAMER wrote:I'm imagining a Lictor or some genestealers waiting in the darkness of that opening...

There could be a whole drove of critters in there or it could be--

um.... WOW!

Rusty Robot wrote:

CT GAMER wrote:I'm imagining a Lictor or some genestealers waiting in the darkness of that opening...

There could be a whole drove of critters in there or it could be--

And that really is the beauty of this piece: the ominous feeling of the unknown. IS the guy a little jumpy and has nothing to fear, or is he about to get his face torn off?

Every viewer is left to decide.

You captured it perfectly.

nos wrote:um.... WOW!

I will never grow tired of saying thank you. So, thank you!

CT GAMER wrote:

Rusty Robot wrote:

CT GAMER wrote:I'm imagining a Lictor or some genestealers waiting in the darkness of that opening...

There could be a whole drove of critters in there or it could be--

And that really is the beauty of this piece: the ominous feeling of the unknown. IS the guy a little jumpy and has nothing to fear, or is he about to get his face torn off?

Every viewer is left to decide.

You captured it perfectly.

Absolutely. I'm over-the-moon that people have recognised that fact, I really am.

Today I, finally, decided on the idea for my next diorama. Whilst I am in love with the idea of "ominous feeling on the unknown" - and I toyed for a while to do it again - I will be trying something different in my next diorama. I have already titled it "Recovery". Keep an eye on my blog for more.

p.s. I may make "Lost" as a trilogy. The "ominous-unknown trilogy".

What else is there to be said for a diorama like this. It captures a mood and the subject instantly.

You look at this guy and you know he's alone and scared. It's great that it's clear there is a dugout under there, just as a fuel station at the minimum, I love the exchange tower on the other side of the fence, but the rain soaked mucky ground, the single character, the M41-A Pulse Rifle, all tell us this has gone from bad to worse and he's still ten steps from the door. Perfectly done.

The "dead space" is what gives this diorama character. If it was filled with hints as to what the enemy might be, or littered with corpses and signs of battle would have ruined it. This leaves you with the question of...Is this guy really alone? What's out there waiting in the dark? And will he ever get back in that Sentinel of his ever again.

dalsiandon wrote:What else is there to be said for a diorama like this. It captures a mood and the subject instantly.

You look at this guy and you know he's alone and scared. It's great that it's clear there is a dugout under there, just as a fuel station at the minimum, I love the exchange tower on the other side of the fence, but the rain soaked mucky ground, the single character, the M41-A Pulse Rifle, all tell us this has gone from bad to worse and he's still ten steps from the door. Perfectly done.

The "dead space" is what gives this diorama character. If it was filled with hints as to what the enemy might be, or littered with corpses and signs of battle would have ruined it. This leaves you with the question of...Is this guy really alone? What's out there waiting in the dark? And will he ever get back in that Sentinel of his ever again.

What a stellar review... rings so true with what I was aiming for. Thrilled, ecstatic, excited, thankful... just a few of my responses to your post. I just hope my next diorama lives up to this one.

Rusty Robot wrote:
I just hope my next diorama lives up to this one.

I bet it will be better!

Fantastic diorama. Really looks special, got a realistic feeling to it, very atmospheric, the painting and modelling has all been done brilliantly.

Capitansolstice wrote:

Rusty Robot wrote:
I just hope my next diorama lives up to this one.

I bet it will be better!

It will be bigger. Better? I hope so.

rodgers37 wrote:Fantastic diorama. Really looks special, got a realistic feeling to it, very atmospheric, the painting and modelling has all been done brilliantly.

Thank you, as a n00b this is music to my ears.

Isn't bigger always better?

Capitansolstice wrote:Isn't bigger always better?

I love your way of thinking.

That is really amazing. Great job!

wow, very impressive

DoctorZombie wrote:That is really amazing. Great job!

crazy beanz wrote:wow, very impressive

Thanks guys. Glad you both like it!

is it bad that a tear came from my eye when I saw this? its beautiful man it gives me hope that maybe someday the IG might actaully be good!

First time I saw this, all I could think was this was very, very Fallout in feel. And I meant that in a good way, obviously.

Commissar41.0 wrote:is it bad that a tear came from my eye when I saw this? its beautiful man it gives me hope that maybe someday the IG might actaully be good!

Wow, such a reaction? That's very cool. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

TheHarleqwin wrote:First time I saw this, all I could think was this was very, very Fallout in feel. And I meant that in a good way, obviously.

A few people have said that actually. Whilst I dig the reference - I love Fallout 3 - I can't help but think... "oh really?". Purely because Fallout has such a dry landscape... Nevertheless, I can see other areas that people draw such correlations. Thanks man, I appreciate it!

Look nice !

I love the atmosphere and the mud is very impressive.

wolferine59 wrote:Look nice !

Gargantuan wrote:I love the atmosphere and the mud is very impressive.

Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed it!

I'd like to add that the pictures are really, really well done. They add quite a bit to the over-all effect, hats off to your photo skills.

The placing is really a cut above also, very evocative posing and use of space. For me, it's the roll-cage being left in the "up" position. It's like when a character leaves a car door open in a suspense movie, he's so fixated on what caused him to get out that he forgot a simple thing like shutting the door.

Lastly, the modeling is above the fold. Good color choices, I love how everything is in the same palette, without getting to dreary or bland. the scratch-built elements really fit not only with the piece itself, but also within the 40k realm.

This was a joy to look at, what a real and unexpected nice piece.

pox wrote:I'd like to add that the pictures are really, really well done. They add quite a bit to the over-all effect, hats off to your photo skills.

The placing is really a cut above also, very evocative posing and use of space. For me, it's the roll-cage being left in the "up" position. It's like when a character leaves a car door open in a suspense movie, he's so fixated on what caused him to get out that he forgot a simple thing like shutting the door.

Lastly, the modeling is above the fold. Good color choices, I love how everything is in the same palette, without getting to dreary or bland. the scratch-built elements really fit not only with the piece itself, but also within the 40k realm.

This was a joy to look at, what a real and unexpected nice piece.

Wow... your review is fantastic - I'm touched. Thank you for your kind words. I'm thrilled you appreciate the "roll-cage" detail. I tried to take it a step further by having the door open too, but my cutting skills just aren't up to the task yet. Fortunately my greenstuff skills are adequate enough to hide the damage caused by said effort.

Fantastic!

Wulfen Andy wrote:Fantastic!

Thanks mate, I appreciate that.

Great work! I have to agree with all the comments about color, grittyness, suspense,and use of empty space ,a brilliant piece. Everyones wondering what happens, why'd he get out? I admired the piece for awhile and, ( please dont be offended, ) as a former soldier whos been in mud and rain it struck a chord in me, ..".Theres no one around, this looks good,... man I gotta go to the can..." one of the few reasons a crewman dismounts. I know it may not be what you were going for, but love the work.

Oh my GOD!!!!! This piece deeply reminds me of Aliens and Book of Eli.

That is absolutely amazing! Quite simple but really mysterious and emotional. Love it!

Brother Paen wrote:Great work! I have to agree with all the comments about color, grittyness, suspense,and use of empty space ,a brilliant piece. Everyones wondering what happens, why'd he get out? I admired the piece for awhile and, ( please dont be offended, ) as a former soldier whos been in mud and rain it struck a chord in me, ..".Theres no one around, this looks good,... man I gotta go to the can..." one of the few reasons a crewman dismounts. I know it may not be what you were going for, but love the work.

Wow, that's an idea! It's great that everyone has their own interpretation of why he is out of the sentinel. Thanks for your realistic input!

killykavekommando wrote:Oh my GOD!!!!! This piece deeply reminds me of Aliens and Book of Eli.

I love the Aliens reference. Are you thinking of the bit with the APC and the rain?

Thatguy91 wrote:That is absolutely amazing! Quite simple but really mysterious and emotional. Love it!

Thanks man, I cannot wait to make my new one!

This is truly excellent, i love it. I'm painting IG myself and I'm definitely going to steal some ideas from you. The sentinel's weathering is awesome, whats your secret?

Yeah, the APC scene. If I were you, try using water effects and pva glue or hot glue on your next model mixed with the fake mud to make it look like the mud is splashing from the rain.

Thatguy91 wrote:That is absolutely amazing! Quite simple but really mysterious and emotional. Love it!

I'd most definitely have to agree.

Red Pax wrote:This is truly excellent, i love it. I'm painting IG myself and I'm definitely going to steal some ideas from you. The sentinel's weathering is awesome, whats your secret?

Thanks for the props! Appreciate that. Glad you like the weathering too. I documented the whole process on my blog. See the post on the painting the sentinel here: http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot/?p=57

killykavekommando wrote:Yeah, the APC scene. If I were you, try using water effects and pva glue or hot glue on your next model mixed with the fake mud to make it look like the mud is splashing from the rain.

That's definitely an idea that I am looking into. Thanks!

Jstncloud wrote:

Thatguy91 wrote:That is absolutely amazing! Quite simple but really mysterious and emotional. Love it!

I'd most definitely have to agree.

I most definitely have to say... thank you, sir.

Nothing new to add, but I have to give you mad props!

So much attention to detail, so many expertly executed ideas.

This is not a model, it's a work of art.

Bravo!

Vulkanshammer wrote:Nothing new to add, but I have to give you mad props!

So much attention to detail, so many expertly executed ideas.

This is not a model, it's a work of art.

Bravo!

Wowzers. Speechless. You, sir, made my day. Thank you

Add a link to this in your sig, Robot! I want all of dakka to see this!

killykavekommando wrote:Add a link to this in your sig, Robot! I want all of dakka to see this!

Done and done! Thanks man.

Im friendimg you, robot. PM me if you want project ideas!

Wow. The first image had me wanting to know more. What's the story? What is this lone guardsman going to find? YOu have certainly captured a wonderful aesthetic here. Your great photography also did a splendid job of capturing the moment. Kudos! A fantastic simplicity!

killykavekommando wrote:Im friendimg you, robot. PM me if you want project ideas!

Most appreciated! Keep an eye on my blog here:

http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot I have already started a new project!

Sarpedon_702 wrote:Wow. The first image had me wanting to know more. What's the story? What is this lone guardsman going to find? YOu have certainly captured a wonderful aesthetic here. Your great photography also did a splendid job of capturing the moment. Kudos! A fantastic simplicity!

Thanks! I'm so glad you have questions about it. Although, the answers are for you to decide. It's what ever you think the story should be.

The way I like to interpret it, is that the abandoned bunker he's found himself at is all to familiar. Maybe it used to be an outpost along his patrol route, which has suddenly been evicted, for some unknown reason. And of the course, the pilot has no idea, so when he rocks up to the bunker, expecting to be greeted, and get to have a quick Iho stick and a cheeky slash, he instead finds it eerily quiet.

My interpretation anyway. I really like the piece, it's very atmospheric, and it seems to have so much more impact than a crowded firefight scene.

ghosty wrote:The way I like to interpret it, is that the abandoned bunker he's found himself at is all to familiar. Maybe it used to be an outpost along his patrol route, which has suddenly been evicted, for some unknown reason. And of the course, the pilot has no idea, so when he rocks up to the bunker, expecting to be greeted, and get to have a quick Iho stick and a cheeky slash, he instead finds it eerily quiet.

My interpretation anyway. I really like the piece, it's very atmospheric, and it seems to have so much more impact than a crowded firefight scene.

Great interpretation. One that rings very true. Thanks for your comments ghosty. Most appreciated.

love to see mooooooooooooorrrrrreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its was amazing!
it really felts like a war, rather then a couple of plastic men posed aggresively.

Very cool, nice sense of solitude. Loving the mud!

kshaw2000 wrote:love to see mooooooooooooorrrrrreeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its was amazing!
it really felts like a war, rather then a couple of plastic men posed aggresively.

Zydragon wrote:Very cool, nice sense of solitude. Loving the mud!

Thanks guys! I'm making a new one so I'll keep you all up-to-date!

So, what's the next one about? I saw it notated on your blog.

killykavekommando wrote:So, what's the next one about? I saw it notated on your blog.

Ahhh! Keep an eye on the blog, I'll be putting more details up there soon. Here's a tease though: it's a Death Korp diorama.

Simple, yet complicated. I like the the "possibility" fo what might happen to the figure. Nicely done.

This is very cool, i like how its all just... empty. makes me wonder whats in that tunnel
may i ask what you used for the base? seems larger then any GW bases ive seen

Pnyxpresss wrote:Simple, yet complicated. I like the the "possibility" fo what might happen to the figure. Nicely done.

Awesome, I love that. I guess you could say my next one is less complicated but not so simple.

infinite_six wrote:This is very cool, i like how its all just... empty. makes me wonder whats in that tunnel
may i ask what you used for the base? seems larger then any GW bases ive seen

The base was built purposefully for this. From a large sheet of MDF I cut out a 30cm diameter circle. I then routed the edge to give it a profile. It's definitely bigger than any GW base.

I love it. You really nailed it with setting the mood with the colors. All the open space really reinforces the 'lost' part of the diorama. the weathering is awesome too. Any oil filtering used at all?

So lifelike.

Really like the do not enter sign

The weathering on the rifle and helmet is just superb (it looks so real).

Truely awesome skill.

Rusty Robot wrote:

killykavekommando wrote:So, what's the next one about? I saw it notated on your blog.

Ahhh! Keep an eye on the blog, I'll be putting more details up there soon. Here's a tease though: it's a Death Korp diorama.

YES

Looking forward to it!

Baraccas wrote:I love it. You really nailed it with setting the mood with the colors. All the opeUn space really reinforces the 'lost' part of the diorama. the weathering is awesome too. Any oil filtering used at all?

Thanks! When you say oil filtering, what is that exactly? Hah!

Bobthehero wrote:

Rusty Robot wrote:

killykavekommando wrote:So, what's the next one about? I saw it notated on your blog.

Ahhh! Keep an eye on the blog, I'll be putting more details up there soon. Here's a tease though: it's a Death Korp diorama.

YES

Looking forward to it!

Wicked. Glad you are, sir.

Necro wrote:So lifelike.

Really like the do not enter sign

The weathering on the rifle and helmet is just superb (it looks so real).

Truely awesome skill.

Wow, an amazing comment. Thank you Necro. Means a lot.

You've managed to create a lot of atmosphere with this piece – great job!

LutherMax wrote:You've managed to create a lot of atmosphere with this piece – great job!

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks mate.

Rusty Robot wrote:

killykavekommando wrote:So, what's the next one about? I saw it notated on your blog.

Ahhh! Keep an eye on the blog, I'll be putting more details up there soon. Here's a tease though: it's a Death Korp diorama.

I see you're doing that rain and splashing mud thing I told you to do! Can't wait the see the results!

Please make more dioramasmthey look great

killykavekommando wrote:

I see you're doing that rain and splashing mud thing I told you to do! Can't wait the see the results!

Possibly. This one is going be a lot more dry than "Lost". Well, it's not going to feel like it's raining anyway.

Langston128 wrote:Please make more dioramasmthey look great

Already am, good sir! Keep an eye out on my blog here: http://www.gearboxfilms.co.uk/rustyrobot

I'm really excited for this next diorama!

killykavekommando wrote:I'm really excited for this next diorama!

It's comments like these that make that massive hole in my wallet a little bit easier to forget

Rusty Robot wrote:

killykavekommando wrote:I'm really excited for this next diorama!

It's comments like these that make that massive hole in my wallet a little bit easier to forget

It's comments like the one I posted that I don't get that make me wish that I could feel better about the abyss that is my wallet.

Very nice, spooky, lonely diorama. I wouldn't want to be him...

I came here from an offsite link and logged in to say how much that diorama owns. The weathering on that sentinel is absolutely top notch, superb work. That mud pooled around the fence looks real.

How'd you paint the wood, by the way?

That is brilliant. The modding, painting, the tracks, the creepy suspense of the piece... everything. A work of art to be sure!

Zinderneuf wrote:Very nice, spooky, lonely diorama. I wouldn't want to be him...

Thanks man.

A Kvlt Ghost wrote:I came here from an offsite link and logged in to say how much that diorama owns. The weathering on that sentinel is absolutely top notch, superb work. That mud pooled around the fence looks real.

How'd you paint the wood, by the way?

Wicked. Appreciate that. Say, where did you see this posted off site?

The wood was painted in layers. Sprayed black first. Then several thin layers of brown and black ink (mixed with Klear). Finished with a pure mix of Klear for that wet look.

Luco wrote:That is brilliant. The modding, painting, the tracks, the creepy suspense of the piece... everything. A work of art to be sure!

Amazing review. Can't wait for you to see my new one.

Very nice and engaging diorama. The title Lost seems to indicate the Pilot has make a wrong turn somewhere. Its really an inspiration. Makes me wanna work on my own.


Here's my version about what happen...

The Sentinel churn aimlessly forward for the past 1 hour, leaving deep footprints onto the muddy terrain. Prolonged wars and acid rain had long transformed the once scenic countryside into a barren and unforgiven landscape.

The pilot cursed at the faulty auspex for the tenth time, his anxiety increases by the red blicking light on top of the fuel gauge. Scanning the horizon, his fears eased when he spotted the silhouette of an imperial bunker.

The Sentinel, which has been now running on fumes for the past ten minutes, stopped a short distance before the bunker. Relief to have found help, he lifted the metal cage of the Sentinel and jumped onto the soft muddy ground.

As he walks towards the entrance, the pilot sense something is not quite right. The bunker appeared unoccupied and he observed hurried footprints exiting the place.

He shouldered his lasgun and cautiously approach the entrance, desperate for help but unsure what lies ahead in the darkness.

That's a write up and a half! Ring's so true. Brings it to life. Definitely work on your own, I'd love to see it. Thanks mate.

Very, very nice.

Dusty, put a link to your blog in your sig, if you want people to see how amazing you are at this

Awesome looking diorama

killykavekommando wrote:Dusty, put a link to your blog in your sig, if you want people to see how amazing you are at this

Done! Thanks man, your continued support is awesome.

Viersche wrote:Awesome looking diorama

Thank you, kind sir. Most appreciated.

Still working on that new diorama?

killykavekommando wrote:Still working on that new diorama?

Waiting on FW supplies. Will continue as soon as they arrive.

Wow... just... wow. Very, very impressive! Love your work xxx

bubble wrote:Wow... just... wow. Very, very impressive! Love your work xxx

Thanks for your awesome comment bubble. Good to hear from you! Hope all is well.

Looks...just great!

Rusty Robot wrote: Thanks for your awesome comment bubble. Good to hear from you! Hope all is well.

No problem yep all is good thanks, hope you're well too xxx

I love it !

A very fine looking diorama. Just looking at it gives me shivers. great work on the models and the scenery

Cain wrote:Looks...just great!

Boom! Thanks

bubble wrote:

No problem yep all is good thanks, hope you're well too xxx

Awesome! Glad to hear it. I, too, am doing just fine thanks.

AlfonsoTheTraitor wrote:I love it !

Cheers mate.

HelSinG wrote:A very fine looking diorama. Just looking at it gives me shivers. great work on the models and the scenery

Really appreciate your comments. Can't wait for you guys to see my next one. I've post-poned it a little bit because I have decided to pick up the necessary supplies from FW when I go to their open day on April 1st.

I <3 it!

do I hear super heavy?

Cutthroatcure wrote:I <3 it!

Wicked!

Capitansolstice wrote:do I hear super heavy?

Yes, yes you do.

How's It going rusty?

This is awesome. Looks like it could be a scene from a movie. Amazing that this is your first diorama, and even more so that this is a kick-start back into the hobby! More like an explosion.

Thanks guys! Great to see there is still interest in this! Had so much fun making it.

I got about half way done with the new diorama before other stuff in my life took over. I am knee deep in a new film I am making, so getting the time to do "Recovery" is... challenging. Nevertheless, there is enough of the project done to warrant finishing it. Just a matter of when.

I usually like to see a clearer focal point, but you've made amazing use of empty space to emphasize loneliness and desolation. Since nothing competes visually with the soldier, he still stands out beautifully.

Fantastic work.

DONT GO IN THERE! great diorama

That guy... is SO boned.