Normandy Bocage diorama

[JayCee]

That is really good Alan. Looks just as I remember the Bocage countryside.
John.

 

[minitnkr]

Beautiful.

 

[AlanG]

Cheers guys. Still smiling about it

You’ll be planning the next one soon…..and I for one can’t wait

Tim. I have the Ardennes one planned so i can use the Precision Snow & Ice product. But i also have a few other ones in the ideas pipeline.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Alan,

I have been sitting in the cheap seats from the beginning to see what you would come up with. I haven't commented as I wouldn't know what to say or give any help. Seeing this now, I have to say you have done a magnificent job on this project. With all the blood, sweat and (maybe) some tears, you've nailed it perfectly Sir!!! Definitely a dio base to be very proud of and well worth the time you spent creating it!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[CarolsHusband]

Alan, I've just found this and I have to say that hedge is just brilliant.

Not just "realistic", but actually a hedge.

Out of context & without the living room door behind it, I reckon you'd never know.

Inspiring stuff.

 

[scottie3158]

Alan,
That is really looking the nuts mate, very fine gardening indeed.

 

[AlanG]

Dried twigs sanded down makes a gate... well it will when i finish

 

[Jim R]

Hi Alan
Better and better. You'll like the Precision Ice and Snow stuff.
Jim

 

[AlanG]

With all the blood, sweat and (maybe) some tears

More like. Blood, sweat and swearing

 

[AlanG]

Cheers Jim. Heard nothing but good things about it.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Okay, But a damn fine job!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[AlanG]

Rowan tree twigs and cut down lollipop sticks gives me the basis of the 'rustic' gate

 

[GerryW]

Rowan tree twigs and cut down lollipop sticks gives me the basis of the 'rustic' gate

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Nice to see a 5 bar gate

 

[spanner570]

Terrific work Alan.
Like Allen, I've been quietly watching progress from the 'Gods' too.
Top Drawer stuff for sure.

Now, don't let me down and spoil things by hanging the finished gate on the wrong side.... I'm sure you know what I mean

Ivor Hingeorrtoo.

 

[AlanG]

Used a very small razor saw to make the grain/old wood effect then the vinegar 'aging' solution applied to one post. Shall see how this turns out when dry to see if the rest will get it

 

[Airborne01]

That is really good Alan. Looks just as I remember the Bocage countryside.
John.

You don't strike me as that old mate ...

 

[AlanG]

Starting to grey up. Think maybe another coat or possibly two before i get it to the grey old colour i want.

 

[JayCee]

Cheeky sod, Steve. I didn't mean I was there in '44. .
John.

 

[Airborne01]

Cheeky sod, Steve. I didn't mean I was there in '44. .
John.

Did I imply that ... ? Slip o' the tongue surely! Was it the Summer of '45 then?

 

[JayCee]

Steve, sorry no. I wasn't born 'till 46.
John.