Making a RAMBO First Blood Gorge Diorama
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Have you ever opened up your #ActionFigures and felt an immediate influx of inspiration? That's what happened to me when I opened my Hiya Toys First Blood #Rambo. Rambo First Blood is one of my favorite movies. It's also ripe with diorama inspiration with some incredible sets and wilderness-based film locations. None greater than the mountain gorge setting where the infamous helicopter scene takes place. So, that's what I will be making today in #diorama form.
Special thanks to @Boylei who helped me overcome my resin pour mishap in this project and @smolworldworkshop for his awesome rock carving tutorial. Both are great CZcamsrs with incredible diorama content!
Watch my review of the 1:12 Scale Hiya Toys Exquisite Series First Blood Rambo: • Rambo Figures Have Com...
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - THIS is what inspiration looks like.
00:26 - XPS or Styrofoam? How about BOTH!
01:53 - How to carve realistic rock from XPS Foam
02:53 - Three-dimensional Tetris
04:00 - An XPS base wont cut it this time.
05:45 - PLASTER + SPACKLE + DIRT = Durability
06:50 - Painting a mountain gorge WITHOUT a brush
08:41 - Let's add some plants to this!
09:20 - RESIN - the most stressful part.
10:14 Boylei Hobby Time TO THE RESCUE!
11:08 - Wooden Veneer - There's a first time for everything.
11:22 - Rambo First Blood - Scene Recreation
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SUPPLIES LINKS
SUPPLIES
- Epoxy Resin - www.amazon.com/dp/B08HN2XCDS?...
- Plaster of Paris - www.amazon.com/Dap-Plaster-Pa...
- Two Inch XPS Foam Sheets - amzn.to/460b326
-Hot Knife Foam Cutter 3 in 1 Tools Kit by Calcor - www.amazon.com/dp/B078P81GGD?...
- Utility Knife 12 Pack - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
- X-acto X602 Blades 100 Pack - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
- Assorted Utility Knife Set - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
- Nitrile Gloves - www.amazon.com/FINITEX-Dispos...
-Paint Dropper Bottles - amzn.to/4beeDXX
FIGURE LINKS
- Hiya Toys Rambo: First Blood Exquisite Super Series 1:12 Scale PX Action Figure - amzn.to/4dLJr59
- Rambo: First Blood Part II Exquisite Super Series John Rambo 1/12 Scale PX Previews Exclusive Action Figure - www.bigbadtoystore.com/Produc...
- Hiya Toys Rambo: First Blood Part III - Rambo Super Series Previews Exclusive 1:12 Scale Action Figure - amzn.to/3V3AKMf
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Watch my review of the Hiya Toys Rambo that inspired this diorama: czcams.com/video/oyeq8Lnt4ZI/video.htmlsi=eMofC6Rn6Ek8aQ4q
Awesome diorama, man! Matches and highlights the quality of the miniature excellently. Great work.
Thank you so much, Boylei! I appreciate your channel and your help with my resin mishap so much!
Vincent, this is an outstanding piece man. Loved watching the process of this one unfold and the end result is perfect. Boylei is definitely the guy to get resin advice from!
Thanks Mista C! I really appreciate you watching and the kind words about the end result. Yes, Boylei is amazing and so helpful. He saved me on this one for sure.
Good movie. Great diorama.
Your best one yet no doubt!
Thanks Steve! This is one of my favorite pieces I have made.
Fantastic work Vin! The reason pour may have drew first blood but you salvaged it nicely!!
🤣🤣🤣 it totally did, but I'm glad I was able to recover on that. Thanks for checking this out, JLam
Awesome movie and incredible execution on your part. You nailed this diorama, and I love the scene you chose to highlight!
Thanks Matt! Stallone is the man and was such an important part of our childhood. Glad you like the diorama.
Just WOW! Incredible man! Your stuff has always been great, but this is off the charts! Looking forward to seeing you Saturday at JoeFest!
Thanks Trey!!!! That's very kind of you to say. I put my all into this one. Yes, it will be great to catch up at the show and show you this diorama in person.
Meeting you was awesome brother
Likewise! Thanks so much for coming over and saying hello. Appreciate your support here and on Patreon!
Amazing work!!! This is a fantastic Diorama!
Thank you so much!!! Rambo is the best, so I had to recreate a scene from the movie. 😁
The diorama looks amazing!!! You really captured the terrain beautifully!!! ❤😊❤
Thank you so much! I had so much fun making this one
@@vascotoys you are welcome 🤗
Love the results 😊
Looks great per usual. I find myself making dios when I get a figure I really like as well.
Great work, Vincent! Inspiring as always 🙌 That drip-bottle technique worked brilliantly! I'm also a fan of Boylei 👍 So glad to see that your resin pour worked out in the end! Overall fantastic job, man!
Thanks Paul! Yes, the drip bottle really is a fun way to paint and Boylei is top notch!
I really like this! Makes me want to do my own diorama even more!
Thanks man! You totally should. It's a lot of fun.
Really awesome job! I’m gonna have to try that technique with the washes for stone. Boylei is a great guy. I bought him lunch a few months ago. We live nearby one another. His talent is outstanding! - Rick, USMC
Thanks so much, Rick! Yes, Boylei is an awesome guy and artist.
It's Gorge-ous! 😂 Awesome piece!
🤣🤣🤣 thanks!!!
Good job, buddy!
Thanks!
That so awesome video bro
Thank you, James! Glad you enjoyed it.
Very talented
You're very kind! Thanks for the support.
Great dio. First time I did resin I didn’t seal it good enough and it leaked just like yours
Thanks man! AhhhI hope you were able to salvage it.
Nice video your really underrated
Thanks Tokka! I really enjoyed making this diorama and video. Glad you like it.
Wow this is very impressive New subscriber here , Matt sent me you're way lol Im a fellow rambo fan .
Safe to say the brothers are very talented 👏🏻😊💕🔥 awesome work!
Thank you so much! Always good to know another Rambo fan. That's very kind of you. We both very much enjoy our art forms 😁
@@vascotoys You're very welcome, I thought I seen you in the comments before on Matt's videos lol I figured it out now 😆
Hey bro, enjoyed talking with you at joes fest last night!
Thanks man! I enjoyed talking to you as well and appreciated you checking out the booth
I have been at that very same spot, down in the Othello Tunnels BC, a couple of times. Flying in from the UK...You have done a remarkable display there. :)
@@jumblesaleboo Wow!!!! That's a huge compliment. Thank you for taking the time to share that with me. I would love to go there someday.
@@vascotoys it is definitely worth going...The people of Hope BC, are very friendly... My friends Herve Attia, and Scott Hardy have made some great filming locations videos for the movie...Just look up On The Set Of First Blood. I was so lucky to go along with them, when my friend Scott found the lost junkyard location, and the Delmar Barry intro location, before either were made public..They hadn't changed at all, after 30 odd years, when we initially visited the locations. :)
The diorama looks great! You really see where the attention detail made the difference. My only criticism would be the rope holding Rambo's pancho. It's too clean and white looking. I would dirty that up a bit before shooting any dio photos. It's kind of distracting to the eye... but other than that, it looks great!!!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I generally don't modify my figures at all. I don't have the stomach to modify them, especially when they cost $80.
good dio video bro
just starting, it s just magic! exactly the way a pro does it, I m in!
cool project, my kind of scene, although mine are mostly interiors.
mm, a heat gun... I d like to see more carefully the effect it has on foam next time if you have the chance,
as it seems a very interesting technique to develop, a great - clean tool to work with.
2.00 I d mention that it seems like a waste of foam if you re to cover it
recyclables, cardboard would make that shape for free,
it flashes to me, as I crave for long straight pieces of foam myself
I developed an eye for 'economy' - recovery to save most as possible
I realise that if I had more money, I would not care as much about that, D
4.26 this is where I d take a break and put the fig in to have a 'sneak peek'
a preview of the finished scene
I actually do this to get the inspiration going, and it gives me an idea of what else I could get in the scene.
as audience, I m at this same spot but trying to figure what YOU ll do.
a good pace break here I d say to have a good flow.
and.. it already looks good.
the glue and nails
yep, I use cheap Aylmers clear glue and ol nails to solidify
and must say, you need nothing more, it s real tough, only my street lamps needed more creativity
I mention points not as critic, but in view of accessibility for most guys that d want to get in
guys that only have an apartment, and only a table. poor artists.
that way, the audience is wider
I m that kind, hopefully temporarely, but I think it could be the best recipe to get you started and get pop
many guys are caught in a fig to the next routine, they need to break the ice, make it thin, D
the plaster looks good, but a lot of work and waste
I found a good trick! clear glue mixed with water, it makes a humid look and a protection pellicule,
it s safe, cheap, ecological, easy, I d love to see you test it on a project.
the dirt
of course, for realism, it s best, but it s not what I m looking for in fig dios, because of the rubbing,
on long term, the rubbing will make particles detach, it s good for train layouts, where things are static
this is where we d need to improve for a wider audience too, less specialist stuff
paint - foam shapes - plastic plants - green rope - and my glue 'varnish technique'
gave me the result I needed, sturdy - durable surfaces, nothing rubs away, it s like plastic but more texture [foam]
other surfaces are painted cardboard, no 'varnish' it gives a surface figs have grip on.
because I change action weekly, [as is the logical way to use this] I need reliable texture, also, dusting.
ouh, I spray painted my fan frame - support, it cost me $20 Can for a can... forget it!
and the smell! oh no, it s acrylic dollar store paint from now on, I hate it.
8.15 yeah, black wash, sprayer, it s relief of the measures and cuts, stressful to waste
another good spot to show Rambo
dollar store plants are best here, yeah, those are cool for trains, but not here for figs,
I totally pass on the podge with the glue trick, I glue my green rope, then add more, and then can add a final glue - water mix to protect the texture
there has to be compromise when you do fig dios, it s specialised, unless it s just for expos
not understanding this, not adapting, keep dios where they are, a small thing, niche...
the fun of this thing is to SHARE, all aboard! I share my mind about the topic,
and then we evolve the genre to a bigger audience - team of artists
and we aim low budget - space, fig action as inspiration, like a great song.
11.30 ahh yeah! the finale!
kudos on the posing bro!
ha, ha, the audio
final verdict
it s pro bro! like for expos good, photo realistic and surely your aim here with all the high end products and techniques
and it s all clear to me what I d see as revolutionary what I m thinking about in simple terms
action sets not as realistic, but action elements for fun and flexibility in poses - action
my green ropes act as vines which I can attach figs, as many as you want, it s tight glued there
same for my balcony and electric tubing and pipes, to allow figs to grab, hence, action flexibility
this is key to success in the project.
what do you think? want to try?
so now you know...
good show bro!
Thanks for the support and for the detailed feedback. I appreciate it!
@@vascotoys ok, so will you try for an action dio next or you prefer to keep in pro static stuff? I d like a ref channel to start guys. I see it as a good opportunity for both.
Love the Diorama! Was wondering if you base coated it with paint of did you just do the Dropper botttles on the whole thing?
Thanks! The gray spray paint and zenithal highlight served as my base coat for the diorama. After that I went to the dropper bottle technique
@@vascotoys I have watched the video 3 times lol. Didn’t notice the spray paint section
I remembered after you mentioned it. Lol
Stopping people from saying first
The lords work
Is this foam toxic in any way? I mean its meant to be used for something way different :D
Great question! From everything I have learned about it, it is safe for crafting and is a very commonly used material for diorama and terrain building.