HOW TO BUILD AIRCRAFT DIORAMAS

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The above 3 pics give you an idea of what's available to beginning miniature sculpturers such as myself.
The mannequinn is a very useful tool to learn figure positioning and is available in different scales.When I was doing birds it was so much easier because birds have fused backbones and therefore are limited to head and tail movement only.
The bald heads i figure will be very helpful in learning hair,beards and also for changing expressions using Magic Sculpt.You can grind off what you don't want and replace it with putty.
The hair heads can be used as is or adapted for your own purposes.
I am going to attempt to learn scratchbuilding my own figures by going this route for awhile for reasons I explained earlier.
There are many very interesting sites on the internet that contain tutorials that are very interesting for beginners.I will post some as I go along.

As far as the dio is concerned ,I am erecting walls and cutting in windows and doors at this time.

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Hey John this is really great. What are you going to use to make the figures? The guys at my modelling club use a wire frame over which they build up milliput. What are you planning? I'm sure you have something up your sleeve.

Hi! I am going to start by modifying bought bodies and heads. I have done some of this already.My most ambitious modification was the standing to seated figure in the Nieuport diorama Model A truck.Now I want to learn about modifying facial expressions etc....When I feel I am ready(and have the time)I will start more intensive scratchbuilding ,which is my ultimate goal.I have always admired the miniature scratchbuilding guys and would love to finish this modeling adventure of mine on such a high note.Cheers! John.

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