THE MODEL:
I decided to build this diorama
as a change of pace from all of the Spacecraft I had built. I had some
figures left over from another project and decided to use them on it.
THE SCALE:
The model is built to a scale
of 1/32" SCALE
CONSTRUCTION:
I began by converting 2 Tamiya
Military figures I had. I used 2 part epoxy, styrene and wire for their
suits. The helmets were the hardest to do, because I wanted to be able
to see their faces through the face shields. In order to achieve this,
I used transparent colored gels used for theatrical lighting to make them.
I changed the positions of their bodies to suit my needs using 2 part epoxy
and styrene plastic. The guns in their hands were carved from styrene.
The back packs were made from styrene and wire. I painted them by hand
with Poly S, Floquil, and Testors paints. The Space creature was made from
a dinosaur kit of unknown origin. I added the ears, eyes, horn and teeth
from 2 part epoxy. I covered the body with liquid latex and theatrical
hair used in making wigs. It was painted with Poly S paint that I sprayed
on. The skull and bones were made from Sculpy. The tree came from a bush in my
yard. I used Model Railroading shredded foam, sand, and small rocks as the
ground cover. I realize that it is hard to see the detail from the photo's, but
I hope you enjoy it.