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Many thanks for the kind comments.
I have now finished the electronics to run this diorama with spinning turbines, jet engine flames and lit up cockpit as well as sound effects. This was one task I was not looking forward to. I decided to get this part of the build done before finishing the remaining diorama, and I’m glad I have. Now I can concentrate on the rest of the build without fretting about how I was going to make it all work.
In these pictures you can see I have adopted larger speakers. These give a much better sound with good base and clarity.
I have also finished programming the main sound board and it’s now all wired with small connectors making it easy to attach the top half to the base part. I still have the cable to do in the underside of the case where the cables from the podracer run through the tubes in the rock. But the hard part is now done, and everything works just fine. Yehhhhhh
Now back to modelling.  Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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Look well complicated Mark, pleased it all worked out for you in the end.... ...Looks great Regards Alan
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Great job Mark  look forward to seeing it all in action once the build is complete. Al
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All looking good and nicely done Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thank you for your comments, hopefully have it all up and running very soon. Mark Regards
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I have now painted the whole rock formation with burnt umber paint. I then added modelling sand, different grades and a few more small rocks. These were all glued in place and allowed to dry overnight before painting it all again with burnt umber. Once it was dry, I then used a combination of different coloured pigments and mixed them to a colour I was satisfied with. This was carefully brushed over the rocks before using lighter pigments to give the rocks a more realistic look. I have also used some scenic foliage in places to break things up a little.
The next step is to matt varnish the whole thing, starting with a very light dusting, so not to lose the sandy powdery look and seal in all the pigments and paint.
Then it will be to paint some lighter shades through the rock and sand areas to create light and shadow effect.
I know when I started this project I said there would be an Easter egg to find, well it is now in place. But…. Don’t try to find it as I have purposely hidden it from camera view and all will be revealed when complete.
More soon…..Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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Stunning work Mark, looks amazing.....  Regards Alan
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Fantastic work Mark! Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Very impressive ground work Mark, looks so realistic.
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Fantastic  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Many thanks for the kind comments guys, very much appreciated. Regards
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Thanks Nem for your support. Mark Regards
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Superbly done Mark really impressive work. Al
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Hi Mark Excellent work!, absolutely real!, just great!! Andreas Forum Support Team
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Back ground looks fantastic Mark, very well done. look forward to seeing it all put together. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Many thanks for the kind words. Getting closer to the finishing line. I have matt varnished the diorama rock and applied some lighter sand colours to add shadow. I was very pleased with the result as I have retained the powdery sand feel. I have also removed all the masking tape and then sprayed a light coat of black paint around the edge to blend in with the base. I have also finished the pod and engines and they are now ready to attach to the diorama. The only outstanding part left is to paint Anakin himself. I have also added some lighting to the front of the base where the brushed steel name plate will be backed with luminous Perspex to have a blue hue around the plate to match the blue lit switches. I have also nearly completed the electronics as shown. More very soon… Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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All looking very impressive Mark, top notch work.... Regards Alan
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Superb work, looking very impressive
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