Model of a futuristic combat vehicle equipped with soldier figures, shown unpainted and painted " Action ! Action !"

A diorama depicting a scene from the filming of a sci-fi movie in the 1960s. The crew comes from an old, destroyed diorama in which various figurines had been modified...

Matte gray model of a crashed car without wheels, with damaged bodywork, for a film scene It started out as a 1/24-scale Mercedes body with the roof pillars sawed off...
Model of a futuristic combat vehicle armed with cannons, currently being assembled and painted The model is inspired by B movies from the 1960s through 1985, in which unrealistic vehicles were often seen in low-budget productions or in bigger-budget films that were complete flops...

The vehicle's four wheels are retained. A Bradley hatch is added to the hood to accommodate the driver, and a turret is mounted on the two resin cannons. A folding bracket is inserted on the side...

Blue and gray sci-fi combat vehicle model with cannons and turret Recycled elements round out the ensemble...

Model of a futuristic combat vehicle armed with yellow cannons and a blue turret Model of a futuristic blue-and-gray armored vehicle armed with cannons, in a science-fiction style The muzzles of the gondola's cannons have been replaced with much more realistic metal parts...

Painting

Model of a futuristic armored vehicle currently being assembled, with unpainted gray parts, turret, and weapons The model, finished with a coat of white primer...

Unpainted sci-fi combat vehicle model, bristling with cannons and weapons, with a pilot figure A uniform color enhances the vehicle's overall appearance and makes it easier to spot any defects...

White sci-fi combat vehicle model with twin cannons and pilot figure The driver figure was painted first and then placed inside the cockpit before the body was assembled...

Unpainted gray model of a futuristic armored vehicle with detailed cannons, turret, and cockpit Overview...

A sci-fi armored vehicle model currently being painted in green camouflage, with the separate turret placed next to it The kit will be painted in two shades: Humbrol 91 as the base, followed by 31 for the halo and dry-brushing...

Model of a futuristic, khaki-green military vehicle with weapons, featuring individual parts on a white background ... then black 33 and gray 32...

Khaki-green sci-fi combat vehicle model armed with cannons and machine guns The tires are also painted gray and then "dry-brushed" to make them lighter...

Model of a futuristic green military armored vehicle with armed turrets and a pilot figure, on a white background We apply a metal coating to certain parts that show more wear in various places...

Green futuristic military vehicle model equipped with cannons for a sci-fi scene Another view...

The figurines

Character figurines currently being painted, lined up on a stand for a film set diorama

The crew. Various soldier figurines modified to match their poses...

Painted figurines of soldiers in uniform and a cockpit prop for a film set After painting...

Khaki-green science-fiction military vehicle model with figures, a cannon, and the number 513 The figurines are placed on the vehicle along with accessories (in this case, water bottles)...

Science-fiction military vehicle model with soldier figures and an armed turret Model of a green, futuristic combat vehicle equipped with figures and cannons, sci-fi scene Model of a futuristic combat vehicle armed with cannons, featuring soldier figures The model is dusted with pastel powder; the ground will be made of red Australian soil...

Scale model of a sci-fi combat vehicle armed with cannons, featuring crew figures and a film set scene Model of a post-apocalyptic armored combat vehicle with a cannon, figures, and a weathered rust finish The model is ready to be placed in the diorama...

The Setting

Diorama of a film set featuring scale models of military vehicles, camera tracks, and figurines of crew members

A test to see how they fit into the scene. The vehicles are from another diorama...

Model of reddish Martian terrain with a miniature track and metal rings placed on the diorama The ground is made of red sand and secured with wood glue, as are the camera rail and the grass. Tire tracks are also created...

Diorama model featuring an ochre-colored desert floor, miniature railroad tracks, and small metal pieces placed on top Not entirely satisfied with the colors I achieved, I repainted the entire piece using Liquitex acrylic paint from a tube...

Science-fiction armored vehicle diorama with miniatures, a spotlight, and tracks on desert terrain Diorama model of a military truck equipped with a camera crane, featuring figurines of technicians in a desert setting Model diorama featuring a khaki military truck, figurines, and a camera on red desert ground Model of a film set with a projector on a tripod, a seated figure, and cables coiled on the floor The various pieces are all glued to the backdrop with wood glue—drying time: at least 24 hours...