Ferret90 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi, just thought I would post some of my little scratchbuilds. I am new to the forum and this is my first post so, here goes... Most of the implements are made from butter packaging (apart from the compressor at the back) and I use the wheels off smaller models. The cement mixer is made from a matchbox cement lorry and some wire. The small mountfield rotovator is all made from bits and bobs I found lying around and weathered with pigments and Vallejo "oil stains" (which actually smells remarkably like agri grease). I found the engines to be the hardest part on most of them as I have to find bits of metal around the right size to look like a Briggs & Stratton. The strimmers are made from garden wire and 1/35 transmitions from airfix kits are used for the engines. Thanks for looking , cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEP Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 They are excellent, and a subject pretty unique and original. Thanks for showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK741 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 They are really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 What beautifully done little models, love the weathering, the cement on the mixer barrel and the green moss on the Land Rovers. We still have a little Mountfield rotovator like the one you have built there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 That is brilliant! Excellent modelling and excellent diorama! Very unusual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Wow. Excellent. Really great skills you have to make those. And welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 That is sensational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Agri Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Awesome work, love how realistic it all looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Those are lovely, real smart. Would love to see more of your diorama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thank you! I cant believe how supportive everyone is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Isle of Wight Land Rover ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 wow,great builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/32 farmer Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 now there realy good lovin the diorama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy140 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Amazing. You’ve got some skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Brilliant models especially the landys. Keep up the good work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 9:38 PM, alf aphid said: Isle of Wight Land Rover ! Ye, Iove me landys ...TDL how did you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 8:58 PM, mb86 said: Brilliant models especially the landys. Keep up the good work!! Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 8:20 PM, davy140 said: Amazing. You’ve got some skill. Cheers:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 10:20 AM, 1/32 farmer said: now there realy good lovin the diorama Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 9:47 PM, Paul Palmer said: wow,great builds Thank you Paul:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just had chance to have a real proper look at these on a large screen and just WOW, absolutely blown away. Some of the nicest weathering and tiny details I've ever seen. And the use of foliage in the diorama is just superb! Love the way the tree casts shadows over the landys. I've got to ask how you've done the moss/algae effect, is it just a dry brush of green paint or is there something more to it? The same with the rust, is that a particular pigment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 22 hours ago, T.H Conversions said: Ye, Iove me landys ...TDL how did you know? I’m from the Isle of Wight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Stabliofarmer said: Just had chance to have a real proper look at these on a large screen and just WOW, absolutely blown away. Some of the nicest weathering and tiny details I've ever seen. And the use of foliage in the diorama is just superb! Love the way the tree casts shadows over the landys. I've got to ask how you've done the moss/algae effect, is it just a dry brush of green paint or is there something more to it? The same with the rust, is that a particular pigment? Thank you!!! Yes the algae is done with Vallejo green pigments and brushed (paint brush not air brushed) on with pva and water but you could use acrylic paint and make a very yellowy green to get the same effect. The rust is also done in the same way , pva (builders stuff not weak stuff) and water with pigments. I also use a sponge but I don't use an airbrush as it doesn't give the same texture. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAL73111-Vallejo-Pigment-Green-Earth/192498980640?epid=1323216090&hash=item2cd1d55720:g:2GYAAOSwihpawQNO hope that helped:) cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Fantastic thanks, will have to have a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miker Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 love the howard gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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