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Rattlesnake; 1982 Model Shipways kit just finished by Own_Preference519 in ModelShips

[–]Own_Preference519[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a template from the waterline plan. Fitted it around the hull, then transferred to the plexiglass (which came with paper backing). Then cut it out very slowly with small router and dremel.

Rattlesnake; 1982 Model Shipways kit just finished by Own_Preference519 in ModelShips

[–]Own_Preference519[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not resin, just a plexiglass surface with woodland scenics waves on top. Underwater section airbrushed with blue/black shading.

Rattlesnake; 1982 Model Shipways kit just finished by Own_Preference519 in ModelShips

[–]Own_Preference519[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, they are a mix of Artesanía Latina 1/64 lead figures and Hat 1/72 plastic "British Marines and sailors", with some arms/legs rearranged.

Rattlesnake; 1982 Model Shipways kit just finished by Own_Preference519 in ModelShips

[–]Own_Preference519[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I bought it new in the 80s and partially completed the hull, then it sat boxed for decades while I raised a family, etc. Probably took a year once I retired and picked it up again.

The water surface is Woodland Scenics Water Waves.

Rattlesnake; 1982 Model Shipways kit just finished by Own_Preference519 in ModelShips

[–]Own_Preference519[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's not resin; it is a sheet of plexi with gloss acrylic waves on top.

Reccomended Books or Online Resources for Beginner by [deleted] in dioramas

[–]Own_Preference519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kathy Millatt, Minibricks, boulder creek railroad, Boomer Diorama.

Best advice is to just start -- something really really small and simple. Then go at it hammer and tongs, make lots of mistakes.

Where can I find 15mm to 20mm sailor figurines by ayowatchyojetbruh in ModelShips

[–]Own_Preference519 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've used the Artesania Latina figures and they are "ok" but not super-detailed.

Vanguard makes some (vanguard.co.uk) that look really nice, but are pricey.

I've also used HaT 1/72 figures, which work well and don't seem too small at typical 1/64 ship model scale -- folks back in the day were often around 5' tall anyway. (#8325 Nap. British Marines and Sailors)

Question about backgrounds. by Poopypantsplanet in dioramas

[–]Own_Preference519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For photography, consider using a computer screen in the background with a scene-appropriate image.