Crimson Alizar and the Death Leeches of Dashur
Jungle All The Way! For The Last Time!
Hi everyone,
The project is nearing its conclusion, and after making these last plants, all I will have to do is attach everything to the diorama.
I have continued work using plastic, paper and dried plants, but I have a nagging feeling that I wont be able to include everything.
A quick tip for anyone who would might think of doining something similiar, always make more plants than you need – even plants of a single type. You never know if you might need more, or damage one or loose one.
Fully coloured paper plants from Greenstuff World. Probably my new favourite product. Adding some white glue to the stem gives form and permenance to the shape.
Cut-offs from a plastic aquarium plant. Trimmed down and painted. If you don't paint them, then they look like plastic plants. I call these 'The Harlot's Fingers'.
These plastic plants are the ones I was working on in the last post. The veins did not shop up in the picture.
A flower built from dried plants. I really like this, but I don't think it will make it into the scene.
A dried wheat-like plant and water filter balls. I will glue the balls to the top of the stem.
The plant from the above picture - put together and painted.As I said in the opening, all I have to do is put it all together. Therefore my next post will be the last and this project will be concluded. I will try to get it done before the weekend – if everything goes according to plan.
Until next time stay safe and have fun.
NR.
This has been inspiring. I’ve got a set of jungle pieces I made out of aquarium plants, but I didn’t bother painting them — and you’re right, they look like plastic aquarium plants. I may go in for a re-do if I can find the time between other projects. You did a great job with yours.
@jeffersonpowers Thanks. Your comment makes this project worth the time I spent on it.
In that case, I’ll add my thanks too: I’ve often thought about buying plastic plants to create area terrain and add to buildings, but wondered if they needed much painting. The difference is clear.
@rayzryr thanks, it is kind of humbling.