I started this blog after finishing my favourite model to date, a diorama of an Imperial Guard Sentinal for a local painting competition. I always use it as inspiration when a modelling project drags on too long as it took only one month from start to finish (including painting!) and is a constant reminder of how much modelling I can get done if I put down the computer and get stuck in!
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Starting with plastic scraps, a cork and some green stuff... |
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...I created my usual pavement pattern (inspired by the bathroom tiles). |
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A few Lego blocks add some height for the 'injured' Space Marine. |
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Raiding the bits box yielded no legs, so I made do. |
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I saved time by making the wall out of green stuff, rather than complete Lego. |
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A scale reference for the column details. |
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The completed model, ready for paint! |
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