Eversince I started in the hobby some months back, I have been itching to make a diorama base for some of the kits that I have finished. However, the lack of readily available diorama base (as well as the high cost of available diorama materials) had kept me from it. A few days earlier, I decided to make a diorama base out of whatever suitable material I can find around the house.
A few days later, here it is... my first diorama.
The tank is Tamiya Panther G Steel Wheel Version (out of the box - including the tight rubber tracks...no sag there) including one tank crew. The other tank crew are from Academy. The jerry cans are from Academy.
I carved the base out of the styrofoam material that came with some home appliances and painted it to simulate a roadway and some turfed areas.
I only have one type of turfing material. I used it for the trufing as well as the trees and plants. I air-brushed the trees and turfing to simulate dried and new leaves.
I used old copper wires for the tree trunk and branches.
I carved the fence posts from candle sticks. The debris is also from candle sticks. The iron grill is made from paper clips. The wooden crates are made from cardboard. The stone pavement is a piece of textured wallpaper.
The ammo belt is extra from the Dragon figures I have recently completed. I don't know if it looks right.
I thought this figure looks rather funny or odd (out of proportion?). It is from Academy.
I took the photo in the middle of the night. I have to position the lamp shade very close to the model to get good light. However, it made some parts shiny (the tank paint is actually dull). Anyway, I had fun doing this base. It may not turn out very good but I think it is acceptable for my first try.