. I admit, it sucks. If it weren't for the Gundam Dynames to redirect your attention from the ugly base the uglyness would be more obvious *snicker* For a little perspective, this is what I started with and where I'm coming from.
I used the 1/100 Gundam Dynames that I built last year to serve as the model for the base.
To glue the grill in place I used some super glue.
To paint the base I used 2 colors plus some primer. The colors I used where some cheap water based acrylics. Colors I used were Raw Umber and Burnt Sienna. After painting I sealed it in with a coat of Bonsy Flat Clear Lacquer spray paint.
Lesson learned from this first try is one, I definitely have to read up on some model painting books. But then again I really had no plan of attack as to how to paint this and was just winging it.
Next lesson learned is that I should have painted the parts first instead of individually trying to paint them once everything was assembled. I'm much more pleased with the results when I follow this formula rather than the latter described.
One other thing I'm debating about is whether the base I'm using (an old tin can cover) is too small for diorama purposes. But then again, when I think about it. The small size would make it ideal for putting in a display case, since it won't take up much space.
Oh, and the Gundam Dynames is not permanently glued to the base. Its because I want the option to display it standalone incase I get tired of seeing it on this diorama base.
