Anakin Skywalker's Podracer Diorama - Figure & Diorama Members Build Diaries

Welcome Guest

Search | Active Topics | Log In | Register

ModelSpace » Other Modelling Forums » Figure & Diorama Forum » Figure & Diorama Members Build Diaries » Anakin Skywalker's Podracer Diorama

13 Pages «<10111213>

Anakin Skywalker's Podracer Diorama

Options

Previous Topic · Next Topic

Markwarren

#221 Posted : 26 November 2018 23:10:48

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Global Forum Support, Registered, Moderator, Official Builds

Joined: 04/01/2016
Posts: 4,635
Points: 14,197
Location: Northamptonshire, England

Many thanks for the kind comments.

I have now finished the electronics to run this diorama with spinning turbines, jet engine flames and lit up cockpit as well as sound effects. This was one task I was not looking forward to. Crying

I decided to get this part of the build done before finishing the remaining diorama, and I’m glad I have. Now I can concentrate on the rest of the build without fretting about how I was going to make it all work.
In these pictures you can see I have adopted larger speakers. These give a much better sound with good base and clarity.
I have also finished programming the main sound board and it’s now all wired with small connectors making it easy to attach the top half to the base part. I still have the cable to do in the underside of the case where the cables from the podracer run through the tubes in the rock. But the hard part is now done, and everything works just fine. Yehhhhhh
Now back to modelling. Cool

Markwarren attached the following image(s):

Millennium Falcon Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/b...ium-falcon-full-kit.html
R2-D2 Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-r2-d2.html

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Gandale

#222 Posted : 26 November 2018 23:48:18

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Registered, Global Forum Support, Moderator, Official Builds, Administrator

Joined: 08/09/2012
Posts: 14,195
Points: 43,383
Location: Aberdeen

Look well complicated Mark, pleased it all worked out for you in the end.... Cool

...Looks great

Regards

Alan

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Spal

#223 Posted : 27 November 2018 04:40:03

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Official Builds, Registered

Joined: 19/06/2013
Posts: 4,400
Points: 13,053
Location: West Yorkshire

Great job Mark BigGrin

look forward to seeing it all in action once the build is complete.

Al

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

arpurchase

#224 Posted : 27 November 2018 07:44:19

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Registered, Moderator, Official Builds, Global Forum Support, Administrators

Joined: 27/09/2011
Posts: 15,162
Points: 46,033
Location: Dudley

All looking good and nicely done Cool

Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Markwarren

#225 Posted : 27 November 2018 08:19:08

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Global Forum Support, Registered, Moderator, Official Builds

Joined: 04/01/2016
Posts: 4,635
Points: 14,197
Location: Northamptonshire, England

Thank you for your comments, hopefully have it all up and running very soon.

Mark

Millennium Falcon Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/b...ium-falcon-full-kit.html
R2-D2 Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-r2-d2.html

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Markwarren

#226 Posted : 03 December 2018 08:36:22

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Global Forum Support, Registered, Moderator, Official Builds

Joined: 04/01/2016
Posts: 4,635
Points: 14,197
Location: Northamptonshire, England

I have now painted the whole rock formation with burnt umber paint. I then added modelling sand, different grades and a few more small rocks. These were all glued in place and allowed to dry overnight before painting it all again with burnt umber. Once it was dry, I then used a combination of different coloured pigments and mixed them to a colour I was satisfied with. This was carefully brushed over the rocks before using lighter pigments to give the rocks a more realistic look. I have also used some scenic foliage in places to break things up a little.
The next step is to matt varnish the whole thing, starting with a very light dusting, so not to lose the sandy powdery look and seal in all the pigments and paint.
Then it will be to paint some lighter shades through the rock and sand areas to create light and shadow effect.
I know when I started this project I said there would be an Easter egg to find, well it is now in place. But…. Don’t try to find it as I have purposely hidden it from camera view and all will be revealed when complete.
More soon…..

Markwarren attached the following image(s):

Millennium Falcon Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/b...ium-falcon-full-kit.html
R2-D2 Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-r2-d2.html

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Gandale

#227 Posted : 03 December 2018 09:37:50

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Registered, Global Forum Support, Moderator, Official Builds, Administrator

Joined: 08/09/2012
Posts: 14,195
Points: 43,383
Location: Aberdeen

Stunning work Mark, looks amazing..... Love

Regards

Alan

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Sticky Wickett

#228 Posted : 03 December 2018 10:24:36

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Registered

Joined: 20/10/2016
Posts: 3,497
Points: 10,524
Location: Wiltshire

Fantastic work Mark! Love

Regards,
Phil W.

Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

pemberg

#229 Posted : 03 December 2018 15:06:40

Rank: Elite

Groups: Registered

Joined: 20/04/2012
Posts: 1,787
Points: 5,302
Location: Thurso

Very impressive ground work Mark, looks so realistic.

Graeme

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

darbyvet

#230 Posted : 03 December 2018 16:41:59

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Moderator, Tech Support, Technical Support, Registered, Forum Support Team, Forum Support USA, Global Forum Support, Global Forum Support Team

Joined: 17/12/2013
Posts: 3,568
Points: 10,737
Location: NY, USA

Looks amazing

Carl

WWW	Report Abusive \| Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

tigerace

#231 Posted : 03 December 2018 18:15:32

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Registered

Joined: 28/07/2014
Posts: 3,316
Points: 9,952
Location: Scotland

Fantastic

regards Phil Cool

On the go: refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models

So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!

WWW	Report Abusive \| Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Markwarren

#232 Posted : 03 December 2018 19:25:09

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Global Forum Support, Registered, Moderator, Official Builds

Joined: 04/01/2016
Posts: 4,635
Points: 14,197
Location: Northamptonshire, England

Many thanks for the kind comments guys, very much appreciated. Cool

Millennium Falcon Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/b...ium-falcon-full-kit.html
R2-D2 Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-r2-d2.html

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Nemesis

#233 Posted : 03 December 2018 20:35:37

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Registered

Joined: 16/01/2013
Posts: 3,881
Points: 11,714
Location: Stevenage

Just had a catch up, absolutely stunning! Drool

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Markwarren

#234 Posted : 03 December 2018 21:31:42

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Global Forum Support, Registered, Moderator, Official Builds

Joined: 04/01/2016
Posts: 4,635
Points: 14,197
Location: Northamptonshire, England

Thanks Nem for your support.

Mark

Millennium Falcon Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/b...ium-falcon-full-kit.html
R2-D2 Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-r2-d2.html

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Spal

#235 Posted : 04 December 2018 00:31:43

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Official Builds, Registered

Joined: 19/06/2013
Posts: 4,400
Points: 13,053
Location: West Yorkshire

Superbly done Mark Cool

really impressive work.

Al

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Andreas

#236 Posted : 04 December 2018 09:04:08

Rank: Pro

Groups: Forum Support Team, Global Forum Support Team, registriert, Forum Support Team Germany, Official Builds, Global Forum Support, Administrator, Administrators

Joined: 13/03/2012
Posts: 183
Points: 505
Location: Germany

Hi Mark

Excellent work!, absolutely real!, just great!! BigGrin

Andreas

Forum Support Team
http://www.model-space.com/de/

WWW	Report Abusive \| Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

ian smith

#237 Posted : 08 December 2018 15:56:44

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Registered

Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 2,771
Points: 8,344
Location: Brighton

Back ground looks fantastic Mark, very well done. look forward to seeing it all put together. BigGrin

Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Show User Posts

Markwarren

#238 Posted : 08 December 2018 19:47:06

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Global Forum Support, Registered, Moderator, Official Builds

Joined: 04/01/2016
Posts: 4,635
Points: 14,197
Location: Northamptonshire, England

Many thanks for the kind words. BigGrin

Getting closer to the finishing line. I have matt varnished the diorama rock and applied some lighter sand colours to add shadow. I was very pleased with the result as I have retained the powdery sand feel. I have also removed all the masking tape and then sprayed a light coat of black paint around the edge to blend in with the base.
I have also finished the pod and engines and they are now ready to attach to the diorama. The only outstanding part left is to paint Anakin himself. I have also added some lighting to the front of the base where the brushed steel name plate will be backed with luminous Perspex to have a blue hue around the plate to match the blue lit switches.
I have also nearly completed the electronics as shown.
More very soon…

Markwarren attached the following image(s):

Millennium Falcon Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/b...ium-falcon-full-kit.html
R2-D2 Customised Build. https://www.model-space.com/gb/build-the-r2-d2.html

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Gandale

#239 Posted : 08 December 2018 21:03:25

Rank: Super-Elite

Groups: Administrators, Registered, Global Forum Support, Moderator, Official Builds, Administrator

Joined: 08/09/2012
Posts: 14,195
Points: 43,383
Location: Aberdeen

All looking very impressive Mark, top notch work.... Drool

Regards

Alan

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

pemberg

#240 Posted : 08 December 2018 21:40:11

Rank: Elite

Groups: Registered

Joined: 20/04/2012
Posts: 1,787
Points: 5,302
Location: Thurso

Superb work, looking very impressive

Graeme

Report Abusive | Report SPAM

User Profile
Hide User Posts

Users browsing this topic

Guest

13 Pages «<10111213>

ModelSpace » Other Modelling Forums » Figure & Diorama Forum » Figure & Diorama Members Build Diaries » Anakin Skywalker's Podracer Diorama

Forum Jump

You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Watch this topic
Email this topic
Print this topic
RSS Feed

Normal
Threaded

DeAgostini Model Space