This just solved a huge ‘WTF am I going to do about that?!’
Big Thanks!
I'm just getting into building models (and dioramas once I'm ready) and in the TON of research I've been doing (I'm very focused on 1/35 WWII European Theater), I don't see much in the way of intense emotion, movement, and horrors of war that I know from my own experiences, exist.
Obviously, there are limitations for the majority of builders based on what model makers put on the market, and as best as I can tell, model makers are offering more in the areas I'm discussing - various arms, heads, etc and it looks like "wounded" and "dead" in this genre are being designed and created, but having spent a lot of time in war zones, I know there is a lot more intensity and emotion and brutality that, if done well could be conveyed in diorama builds and I want my work to represent that...to the best that I'm able.
Therefore...learning from you how to cut, wire, and mold figures is a HUGE weight off my shoulders because the truth is, I don't want to invest all the time, education, and efforts into learning how to do this if I'm ultimately limited by what model makers offer - You enlightened me on how I can have greater control and ownership over my work AND how to practically do it, that doesn't require a 3D printer and the mind of an MIT student.
While I'm a looooong way off, from building my first diorama (I just ordered my first WWII figures and a small Vallejo German Infantry paint set and scrapping the $$ for that was hard enough as 53-year-old, married, dad of 5 kids...I don't see the money I make LOL!), I already have a clear plan for what I intend to create.
Again, huge thank you for sharing your knowledge - your personality (especially your dry sense of humor), ideas, and finished work make you great at this! I hope to be able to join your Patron group at some point. @@dioramadevil
Hello Devil! I was sent here by Ian - he mentioned your channel in one of his vids - and here I am, and I have to say you're funny as hell. I really like your style and will start watching all of your content. As far as I have seen, you are quite an accomplished and skilled modeler, so I bet I will learn a thing or two from you 🙂Thanks in advance, you've got yourself a new subscriber 👍
Welcme aboard. 😁 Can you tell me what Ians video send you here? Hope you are having a good time, and if you want much more, check out my Patreon page... ❤️💪
@@dioramadevil I think it was one he posted in the last few months, but I'm sorry, I can't remember which one exactly 😞
I was watching this with my 9yo son who is a better modeller than I am... you got me into trouble!!! He has started cutting spare figures already!!! Excellent video, educative and a joy to watch as always!!
You cant even imagine, how happy I am to hear that. Good modelling to you both... 👌😀😍
I like the idea of using wire to keep the pieces of the arm together after cutting and shaping them.
Those were surgical interventions on the three little guys. But the result doesn't need to hide - great work! I look forward to see the continuation! Cheers, John
Very useful video. Gives me the courage to give figure conversion a go. Your figures look great.
You are to kind. Next I will be converting the German DAK troops, for my African diorama. Coming soon! :)
Well, in case little Peter won't join me in my next project, I know who to hire for the figure now 😉 great job mate 👍
Little Peter... I got it just now... 😂😂😂 I dont think I can step in his shoes... 😀 Tnx, mate...
i think this was very good...your technique is simple and easy to follow....great tips except the sucking on a resin coated tooth pick lol....i'll join and check your site for part 2, sanding
Great video and yes silicon brushes are my sculpting tools of choice,like your sense of humour btw
Really great video, I never converted figures in this degree and I highly respect your work.
And thank you for the nice shout out, happy I can at least make one person happy with my accent😂😂👍😉
Tnx... It was a pleasure... I amshure, that many people likes your accent... Just keep going...
Oct. 10, 2022---Thanks for the video as it's the FIRST one I've seen where/how figures are modified. The only other one I've seen is where a guy makes a wire armature and uses putty to build up the body, which is beyond my skill. Working on a 1/35 Master Box pinup girl that I'll use in a 1/35 scale zombie/apocalypse diorama. lots of neat tricks shown that I'll be using, though probably use Milliput as that's what I have on hand, along with those silicone brushes you use4d.
Tnx... Look, I also dont have any artistic tallent. But we can follow rules, right? Those modifications are a good way to start. Mybee I will try a armature body one day who knows... 😀
I had no idea I'm hanging out with a macellaio! I am both scared and impressed with your butchering talent. Excellent work.
Hello ! Good work!
Fyi, the KS750 are not designed for solo riding, the driving is really horrible. It would be great to add his side car ;)
superb work, and really interesting to see how to transform the figures... as I will need to do so for a project I have in store needing both George Clooney and Matt Damon inside a mine gallery... (yep, a monument men diorama project)
Eric, from Belgium 🇧🇪.
@@dioramadevil I will. I hope I'll be able to make some videos of it to document it on CZcams too...
@Diorama Devil good tips. Can your methods work as well for 1/35th Scale Resin Casted figures besides the injection moulded plastic figures? 🤔
@@dioramadevil "Ca glue" are you referring to SUPER GLUE or cyanoacrylate adhesive?
@@dioramadevil Good. I have a mix of injection plastic, resin cast as well as 3D-printed 1/35th Scale figures in my stash to work with.
Love your work bro , but please for your sake don’t put that “putty” tooth pick in your mouth, a wet tissue works a treat !
Neato. Joey looks like a Bob in the United States. Enjoying your videos and subscribed. You deserve one medal 🏅, let’s make it two medals 🎖️
Tnx from the ❤️...