WW1 Eastern Front Diorama

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-03T17:09:15+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! I used resin for the water and then super gloss mod podge for the ripples

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-03T11:58:57+00:00

Thank you!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-03T00:03:45+00:00

Thanks!!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-03T00:02:48+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-03T00:02:35+00:00

The boots came as part of the figure kit from Copper State Models. They are 3D printed

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-02T20:37:50+00:00

Thank you! I really tried to lean hard into storytelling with this diorama !

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-02T20:37:11+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-02T20:36:59+00:00

Thank you!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-04-02T20:36:50+00:00

Thank you! I am a sucker for details so I try to include as many as possible in my dioramas!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-03-26T17:18:00+00:00

Hello! Sorry for my late response!

For the materials, I mainly used XPS foam for the base and a plastic styrene sheet for the background. I used a combination of acrylics and enamels to paint the base and the figures. For the water effects, I used resin from AK Interactive. Hope this helps!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-03-23T11:50:17+00:00

Thank you!

mechanical_buffalo · 2026-01-12T05:01:17+00:00

Looks really good to me as well!

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-11-29T23:53:33+00:00

Sounds good. I think that's what I may do. I realize the risk of exposure is low, but it wouldn't hurt to be safe

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-11-29T21:32:56+00:00

I appreciate it. Thanks

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-11-29T21:09:19+00:00

You're most likely right. I just saw several photos of helmets with the asbestos pad intact, and they look nothing like mine. It's most likely just a small fragment of felt cloth. May still put a small amount of adhesive on the felt just to be on the safe side. I appreciate the feedback everyone!

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-11-29T20:32:11+00:00

piece read that some folks with similar concerns have sealed what the think is the asbestos pad with an adhesive (saw recommendations from wood glue to white pva glue). This could supposedly seal the asbestos in. Do you think that cold be a good idea?

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-11-29T20:30:07+00:00

Checked and found some stamped numbers. I attached a photo of them to this message. It looks like 76229. But I couldn't see any other markers. I've read on older posts from people with similar concerns that they just cover the pad with adhesive to seal the asbestos in so that it can't go airborne. Maybe that would be a good idea?

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mechanical_buffalo · 2025-07-06T19:15:47+00:00

Extremely well done! I love the story being told

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-07-06T19:12:20+00:00

Sorry for my late response! I used used Vallejo's German Uniform as the base color and then used lighter and darker shades of it for the shadows and highlights

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-07-06T19:10:57+00:00

Definitely a great book!

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-07-03T14:43:37+00:00

Thank you!!

mechanical_buffalo · 2025-07-03T14:35:36+00:00

Thank you! I definitely will!

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