Tigerlead

@tigerlead

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A multi-tier vertical diorama housed in a custom glass case built to my own specifications by a local glass worker (I’d call him a professional, but he was late by 5 days, visible-siliconed the seams, slightly botched the dimensions, and failed to silicon the top… which is held in just a little bit on one side..., so let's stick with "local worker"!). The entire project was assembled at a normal table using accessible hobby materials and non-studio tools (aka in my kitchen and living room 😊)

The top shelf features two B-24D Liberators navigating storm clouds sculpted from polyester fiberfill (no fluffy toys were harmed in the process), shaped and weathered using markers, a lighter flame technique, and some hairspray (yeah, I know, not the best idea!).

The middle shelf captures one IJN No.13-class submarine chaser maintaining a straight course while the other executes an aggressive 30-degree evasion turn, with high-speed wakes sculpted using Mig Ammo Pacific Blue water effects directly onto the glass shelf.

The bottom shelf reveals the full-hull USS Gato pitching into a 10-degree emergency dive. The deep ocean abyss was created by applying Mig Ammo Pacific Blue over a heavy black base, completely sealed with flat matte varnish (and some markers) to eliminate surface sheen and add realistic volumetric depth.

All camouflage, details, and gun metal tones were executed using specialized AK Real Color and Gaahleri markers (and a few random no-name ones). Detailing and shadows were mostly done with Tamiya Panel Liners (grays and black). Vallejo Acrylic Matt Varnish was used and applied by brush.

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92 days ago

Tigerlead

@tigerlead | Military

Update 6

Greetings once again and my apologies for late update!

We have a saying here that one bad thing never comes alone... so after my friend ended up in the hospital i also lost computer / internet access so could not post...

But on the bright side now my friend is out of the hospital and i am online once again :)

So long story short so updates.... one miniscule ship is built... one to go... well the lifeboats still need to be connected but some details were not totally dry at the moment of the pictures so didn't want to "f" something up.

Now i am blind... why did i not choose something bigger :P

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STUDIO93592 days ago
Wishing your friend a speedy recovery :)
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  Tigerlead84 days ago
  Replying to STUDIO935
  @studio935 Thank you so much! He seems fine now :) (or for now)
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Christopher Koch92 days ago
Incredible detail

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