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The final two pictures are C-3PO and R2-D2 placed on the display as a test fit. As you can see, I still have the centre foot on R2 to finish off.
Then it’s onto the diorama, nearly there.Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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Stunning work Mark, love it....  Regards Alan
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these would be spectacular at large scale.Considering the small size of these models this work it outstanding
Carl
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Many thanks Alan, Carl. Painting the legs on R2, almost took as long as the big one I’m building. Mark Regards
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They look outstanding mark  top work  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
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Many thanks Phil Mark Regards
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G'day Mark , WOW!!! . Gorgeous looking Droids . Your attention to detail and weathering is breathtaking ( as usual ! ) , not to mention what you're able to cram into those cramped spaces for lighting them up  . Can't wait to see them in their eventual dio Cheers Ged
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Looks really nice, Mark. Current Builds: HMS Sovereign of the Seas /// Lamborghini Countach /// Eaglemoss BTTF DeLorean
Finished Builds: Millennium Falcon
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Many thanks for looking in guys, and your kind words and support. Mark Regards
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Beautiful work Mark, looks fantastic.
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superb looking. Love the lights too.
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Thank you Graeme and Lee, I've really enjoyed building this. Regards Mark Regards
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I have started working on the base scene, where both droids with be placed. First, I lightly sanded the glossy base for the putty to adhere too. I then took a few small stones from the garden and placed them where I wanted them to be in the scene, as shown in the second picture.
I then mixed some Durham’s water putty and spread it over the base with a spatula and added the stones, pushing them gently into the putty. I then left it for 24 hours to dry off. You can also see I pushed through from the bottom a wire where I had drilled the holes that are for the lighting cables.Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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Once the putty had hardened, I then sprayed some ochre brown with my airbrush. Once this had dried, I then applied some crackle paint in areas to give it a more rugged look. I then placed both the droids onto the stand and drew around their feet. I then drilled holes to the underside of both droids, and into the base. This will be where I will place a small dowel to help support both C-3PO and R2 when gluing them on.Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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Here, you can see I placed a small amount of fine sand in areas around the stones/rocks. I then used some sand cement that has the consistency of skimmed milk. Using a pipette, I carefully placed it over the sand and left it over night to dry hard. As you can see in the second picture, I added some more smaller stones and more sand.Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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The final pictures show how it starts to look one sprayed with ochre brown and then dry brushed with a lighter sandstone colour.
There is still much more to do with the base as once I place both the droids, I will add more sand around their feet and some more fine air brushing is also needed for the final effect.Markwarren attached the following image(s): Regards
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Beautifully done Mark..... Regards Alan
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Hi Mark. Great work on the bases they are looking fantastic. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Thank you Alan & Ian for you kind comments. Regards Mark Regards
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