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Roof work continues to amaze!
The tree has been planted and the first layer of dirt laid down. I'm going with a rocky soil look on this build.
While I worked on the tree it was secured to a scrap piece of wood with a drywall screw. I epoxied the drywall screw in the bottom of the tree and cut off the head for a post to secure the tree to the base.
The overhead shot will give me a guide for placing paths and piles of junk. When I identify the paths I'll clear out most of the stones. I'll place the junk piles on top of the stones and then add the 2nd layer of finer soil material. This will make the details sit flat on the surface of the soil and leave the tops of some of the stones exposed making them look like they are sunk into the dirt. Should make for a nice effect.
Of all the tools and crap I have, my buddies are always yapping about that cheap leaf punch set. They are really cool. Thanks for that idea sir.
The details are in place and the 2nd coat of ground is in. Need to start finalizing the scenery plan at this point.
Kevin, it can't be naked! I started adding bushes (bare) and tall grasses. Then will add low cover and grasses.
I'm using varying heights and textures to outline paths in first pic. And added some height in the back of the diorama to frame the back work area in pic 2. Lots to add still in this area...likely very few weeds and lots of leaf cover. I see that I need to drybrush the bare bushes in this pic.
Getting close on the scenery now.
The scattered fallen leaves make for a very realistic scene. All in all, a neat concept and a very original looking diorama.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
I can't remember who asked me if I was going to mount this on a Lazy Susan. At the time I said no but have changed my mind. It's not quite centered but working underneath a nearly finished diorama is a nerve wracking experience.
Here is a picture of the Lazy Susan installed and a video of its operation. Glad I did it.