When you say you don't do diorama's reminds me of years ago when I used to make motorcycle models and have them all lined up on a shelf.
I didn't do diorama's either but one day I put one on a base, added a few textures and the model really came to life. From there I experimented with bases and realised just how effective a very simple base could be.
Don't be put off by the complexity of some of the diorama's you see and have a go at the odd simple one.
As an example for an 1/72nd aircraft, get an old picture frame and stick a piece of "Wet and Dry" over the glass. Add a few simple weathering streaks and oil spots and it will look like a runway. Add a vehicle and a figure and the model will really come alive for very little effort. |