Jim
Good work! your starting out farther ahead of me at your age, (an' farther than me, today- mumble mumble)
The idea of a small diorama or a base to your model is a good one; it gives a "context" or short story of your model to help your audience to enjoy your work.
Post more of your builds as you get to 'em, it is good to see a fellow modelers work
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
But I do like the "mowed green grass field" you used in the pics.above See Ya