Dinosaur and crocodile diorama

[BorgR3mc0]

So, I finally got some time to do some modelling and I finished my Tamiya Crocodile and dinosaur (a Parasaurolophus actually).
I used Tamiya and Gamesworkshop paints. The diorama is made from stuff lying around the house.

Wip tread here:

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/viewtop ... ile#p73304

Pictures where made using a small lightning photo box. I am still figuring out how to use it. All comments are welcome.

[Stikpusher]

This looks sweet!

Very nice work Borg!

[mostrich]

Crocodiles are amazing creatures. Their design as predatores is so perfect, they didn't change since a million years.
Well done vignette!

[KSaarni]

Very nice, something totally different!
Nice plant details also!

Regarding the lightbox.. In my opinion looks absolutely good, works pretty much as it should.
No sharp shadows at all. Perhaps a stronger lamp (if possible) could make it even better ?

- Kari

[speedgraflex]

Borg!

That’s a beautiful diorama! The drama is captured perfectly; I really think you caught a moment between those two! You brought them to life!

I think it is important to diffuse the light (I will use tracing paper) as much as possible and balance a pair of sources so the central area has an even tone. Also the shadows on both sides of the base indicate to me that an adjustment needs to be made.

[Stikpusher]

I saw something the other day suggesting the use of coffee filters (new and unused of course) to soften the light of flashes for photos... should work with lights as well...

[BorgR3mc0]

Thanks for you feedback and advice on using the light box.

My current set up is like this:



I will tweak the lights a bit for better effects.

[speedgraflex]

Nice Setup, Borg! Use a cool iron to iron out the creases to make a seamless backdrop, though, then afterwards roll this around a clean cardboard tube to store without wrinkling it.

[KSaarni]

+ where did you Borg order / buy it ?
Looks like a very compact and powerful photo studio!


- Kari

[BorgR3mc0]

I bought it at the local photo store (we still have one!). It was a Sinterklaas present for my wife so that she can photograph her jewellery business. I found the price quite acceptable at € 39,- you can probably find them cheaper on the internet but I wanted to support my local store.