Scratch built WWI German Trench

Nick Nasta

Member since
June 2007
From: New Jersey, USA

Scratch built WWI German Trench

Posted by Nick Nasta on Friday, May 23, 2008 9:48 PM

I like to build from scratch military related dioramas, buildings,homes, trees,walls and my 2 favorites, barbed wire and sandbags. Most of my buildings are destroyed or partially destroyed. There's something about debris fields. LOL.

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SteveM

Member since
June 2006
From: AusTx, Live Music Capitol of the World

Posted by SteveM on Sunday, May 25, 2008 7:48 PM

How do you make your sandbags?

Steve

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On the workbench: ginormous Kharkov dio

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grizz30_06

Member since
March 2005
From: The Red Hills of South Carolina

Posted by grizz30_06 on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:08 AM

Really nice.

Grizz

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Leo

Member since
September 2007

Posted by Leo on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:10 AM

Wow very nice!! It is really realistic! Would you mind explaining how you made it?

Best regards, Leo

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dupes

Member since
November 2006
From: Coastal Maine

Posted by dupes on Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:16 AM

Wow. That's awesome. Any chance to get more pics, and some methods?

What scale is it?

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KJ200

Member since
July 2003
From: Bicester, England

Posted by KJ200 on Sunday, June 1, 2008 1:50 PM

Very impressive.

Definitely more pics required.

Karl

Currently on the bench: AZ Models 1/72 Mig 17PF

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Nick Nasta

Member since
June 2007
From: New Jersey, USA

Posted by Nick Nasta on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:04 PM

Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I was banned for 30 days from posting.
I used thin white or beige shirt material and cut them in a chubby rectangle. I haven't made them in awhile so I can't remember the size to cut out. No larger than 1"x2" patch. Find some kind of clay and cut small rectangle pieces for the inside. White glue the material and fold it over the clay to make the shape of a sand bag. Take thread and tie off the top section of the bag. Paint it the color you like. It's a very sticky operation.

Nick

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Nick Nasta

Member since
June 2007
From: New Jersey, USA

Posted by Nick Nasta on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 2:06 PM

Making the WWI diorama was a long and time consuming process. So would be the explanation on how I made it. Sorry. Thanks for your compliment. Nick

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Wirraway

Member since
January 2006
From: Pineapple Country, Queensland, Australia

Posted by Wirraway on Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:25 AM

bsp wrote:
Making the WWI diorama was a long and time consuming process. So would be the explanation on how I made it. Sorry. Thanks for your compliment. Nick

Sorry to take up your valuable time then.......................

You know, a lot of people here would like to have your level of skill in this field. Would it kill you to share a few secrets ? Thats what the forums are all about.

Sorry for the rant, you are just coming across as a little......whats the word..........detached

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Nick Nasta

Member since
June 2007
From: New Jersey, USA

Posted by Nick Nasta on Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:31 AM

Wirraway wrote:
bsp wrote:
Making the WWI diorama was a long and time consuming process. So would be the explanation on how I made it. Sorry. Thanks for your compliment. Nick

Sorry to take up your valuable time then.......................
You know, a lot of people here would like to have your level of skill in this field. Would it kill you to share a few secrets ? Thats what the forums are all about.
Sorry for the rant, you are just coming across as a little......whats the word..........detached

I apologize if I am coming across like that. Please forgive me. I guess it's because I am very busy making dioramas,etc... for my clients and being on several other forums also takes up a lot of my time. I'll focus more on this forum. Have patience please and I apologize again if I am coming across as being, what's the word, "detached".

Nick

By the way, I forgot how to post photos on this web site, can I get a little advice on how too? Thanks.

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