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| I realized that colored sand made a good water simulation for photo purposes. I also have to berm the sand up to cover the sides of my pan. |
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| Adding some white for the white caps helps. A valuable technique I got from Uncle Greasy. |
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| Don't forget the backdrop to complete the illusion. |
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| My badass Bandidos from Black Scorpion taking her out for a spin... |
Fantastic model, superb display technique and even better that you shared the 'secrets'. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone still had any lingering doubts about your sanity, it is all out of the closet now. Bloody Banditos will steal anything!
ReplyDeletevery cool!
ReplyDeletethnx, guys!
ReplyDeletePesky banditos are just everywhere.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you use for your backdrop mate?
ReplyDeleteIts really effective
@man cave, thanx. i just google images for 'clouds' or whatever you want and you'd be surprised at the variety of backdrops available.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the viking ship mate?
ReplyDeleteFlags of War, it's an old model that's still floating (sorry) around somewhere. I happened upon it at my local hobby shop here in the states called Hobby Lobby. Check out their site. They still might carry a few. For more details on it here's my blog post: http://thehistoricalminiaturist.blogspot.com/2011/02/wip-viking-long-ship.html
ReplyDeleteGood Luck and Happy New Year!