I am so happy the way this is turning out that I want to update ya’ll.This is what it is looking like now.
The cables I made with 3 strands of hobby wire that my wife had for beading.I also was looking at the plaster when it is done,it leave the ruffiness like cement.Also it chips easy for that real look.As hopefully you can see it is near completition.Still trying to make my mind up if I want to go with Russian front or western front…Well thats it for now hope it looks good to ya’ll,oh by the way if ya’ll try it.Seal it with future,it makes it as hard as a rock and water will not take it off or smear it…Digger[C):-)]
This method is nearly goof proof and is easy to do, just use the right tool. If something don’t look right you can just soak it off with water. You can mix it with a deep heavy (it’s white) concentration of acrylic yellow (ochre) to closely replicate the real stuff in it’s color.
Paint it primer red
apply color treated Plaster Zim
chipping after the camo painting… just like the real thing.
Now after you said it,wished I did mix some paint into it.Oh well maybe next time,had to experiment first with this.It took about ten do overs till I got it were i wanted it.And as I stated before once it is sealed with future the only way its coming off is by scraping it.Digger
The stuff in the background is focused and can be seen clearly. I don’t think that the outside ambient light will make as much difference as the focusing will.
I’d like to see some more focused shots. I think that you are holding your camera too close to the subject.
need to give it the minimum focusing distance. or turn macro mode on if it’s available on your camera, it might allow you to get a focus a little closer to the objects.
Looking good so far. Another tip on the photos. I found that making my apeture smaller, i.e. bigger number helps. It makes the entire model come into focus. Also I use the timer function as well to steady the camera when at a small apeture settings.
Digger, on the photos…no need to go outside, but make sure you set your white balance correctly for the lighting. Second, make sure your macro function is set. If you don’t have macro, step back and use the zoom feature. Lastly, try a plain piece of cloth for a backdrop. You can pick some up at any fabric store or get some felt at Michael’s or AC Moore. The busy background may be confusing the auto-focus on your camera.
Looks like you’re doing a great job on the build, but it’s lost in the blur from the pictures.
Great job. I have some spackling compound and did some practice with that and it turned out good at least for me that is[:)] I am moving to Hot Springs in April and maybe we can get together.
