Photos T-62 abandoned after hitting a mine - my first diorama

[NebrHogger]

It's not completed, but the tank is pretty well done with scratch built cope cage. This is an older Tamiya self-propelled kit with built in rack for C cell batteries. The big appeal was its sale price. No better than I do with model kits, I didn't want to mess up something like a Dragon "smart kit".

I mean it to represent a T-62 taken from long term storage and sent to the front for use as SP artillery and run by a mobik crew. I still need modeling clay for the base. As an aside, I noticed wifey's dead hearing aid batteries were about the right size for use as scale anti tank mines and will plant a few in the clay. Having never made a diorama before, this has been a learning experience. I figure another 2 or 3 weeks to finish it.

 

[TheKiwi]

Looks good, I like the broken tracks.

 

[downsizer]

Impressive for first go mate.

 

[Nansouty]

Very nice. Regarding the use of batteries, no danger of the things corroding or leaking eventually?

 

[NebrHogger]

Very nice. Regarding the use of batteries, no danger of the things corroding or leaking eventually?

Possibly, but it could take years for that.

 

[Milan Mynar]

It looks like good idea.

 

[uktabber]

NICE!!

 

[Milan Mynar]

In the future, I plan to make a diorama with the T-62, something like in the movieThe Beast.

 

[NebrHogger]

Progressing slightly. Found a base and modelling clay - added the tank and hearing aid battery/mines. I have more modeling clay and will try to add a deserted trench on an edge. Also need to add grass, trees and broken underbrush. I have no experience with modeling clay and hope it can be made more formable after heating slightly. Again, this is my first diorama, and it's really a learning experience.

 

[uktabber]

NICE work mate, looks pretty darn good. The mines are a great idea!

 

[Milan Mynar]

It is good work and interesting diorama.

 

[NebrHogger]

It is good work and interesting diorama.

Thank you! I did a little more work today adding underbrush and painting two types of modeling clay the same color. I'll post another pic tomorrow.

 

[NebrHogger]

This finishes the diorama. I added underbrush, grass and trees. I always want to do more, but I've found when it doesn't look too bad, just leave well enough alone and move on to the next project. I got a rechargeable air brush for Christmas and plan to use it on my next kit - a G4M bomber with Okha rocket suicide bomb. That should also be quite a learning experience.

 

[Milan Mynar]

I look forward to your build of the Mitsubishi G4M with the Okha suicide missile.

 

[NebrHogger]

I look forward to your build of the Mitsubishi G4M with the Okha suicide missile.

I even ordered canopy masks from Czech Republic for it! I've never used an air brush before and am a little nervous.