Saturday 13 September 2014

SM Scale Desert Rock Diorama!

I'd actually finished this a few weeks ago but only had some pretty basic phone photos of it as I'd managed to misplace the tripod. *insert eye rolling smiley here*

It is the same size as the Fell dio from a few weeks back, but couldn't be more different!
Inspired by the iconic rock spires of Monument Valley in Colorado and the like, I couldn't resist trying my hand at a proper 'western' style diorama.

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

I made the rock from some leftover blue foam I'd used for a college project so the whole dio weighs very little indeed. A couple of the smaller rocks are actual stone chips but they don't add much to the weight really. The foliage is a variety of lichens (actual tree lichen, not the bog standard 'reindeer moss' that doesn't really look like any kind of real plant in dioramas, lol) with some scatter made from static grass, readily available scatters and some dried herbs - so it smells good too!

It's quite 'flat' but depending on the angle its viewed from, you sometimes can't tell!

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

I say it's Stablemate scale but it looks equally as good with small Schleich scaled models as well if you imagine it's just a smaller bit of rock.

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

Stablemate Scale Desert Diorama

As much as I like it, I don't really have enough stock type models to really warrant keeping it so I'm hoping to sell it if I can find someone interested! If no one on the forums fancies it I'll stick an ad up on MH$P. :)

I do take commissions for dioramas in all scales so don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like me to make you something. :D

3 comments:

  1. Wow, looking good! I love the texture of the rock very much.

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  2. Hi Christine! I love your rock and the diorama is so authentic! But your horse collection is FABULOUS! Horses are so regal and independent. You obviously have a real passion for them and it shows! Keep up your wonderful work with your dolls too. Taking a limb from here and adding it there to get a variety of heights, weights and personalities with each of your riders. Well done! :D

    elizabeth

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  3. I really, really like this one. It turned out great!

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