Two very nice Italeri kits were used to create the atmosphere in this desert scene diorama. When I start building kits for a new diorama I already have an idea of how it should look like once it is finished. Here's a simple trick: as soon as I know which vehicle or tank I am going to build, or which era I am going to portray, I start by reading some books on the subject. This starts some weeks before the actual building of the models and lasts until near-completion of the diorama is at hand. By doing so, the right atmosphere is being created inside your head and your imagination will very soon tell you what to look for. Most likely you'll have to choose between two or three good ideas! By reading these books, you will also found some information on the accessories you are going to use or find something completely new you haven't thought of in the first place. Something that would add nicely to the creation of the scene. Being superbly moulded, they both need no further detailing unless you're a modeler who still has to add a few nuts and bolts to be completely satisfied- If so, please go ahead. No major difficulties were encountered in assembling the kits, they are of the good old Italeri quality. Both were given an overall base coat of Dark Earth. Oversprayed with Sand and given a coat of varnish to protect the parts from the wash afterwards (the turpentine needed for the wash might affect the paint). After the varnish has dried for 48 hours I started washing with Matt Black.
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