Hollis Pest Control [diorama]

[Keep It Rusty]

Thank you, my friend!

[Opa George]

Craig,
Great work and a huge amount of inspiration for us all. I get lost in the details and am having a ball zooming in close to find all the neat little bits you added.
Thanks for posting!
--Opa George

[ACL1504]

Craig,

I'm speechless every time I look at your last three builds. The quality of the craftmanship and attention to detail is wonderful.

I'm sure the next build will be just as fantastic.

Tom 

[Keep It Rusty]

George, Tom —

Thank you for your kind words and comments. This community gives so much to me, it's always a pleasure to give back!

[fbernard65]

Rusty,

Such an amazing build and diorama.  Love all of the different elevations.  Great job as usual.

Frank

[Keep It Rusty]

Really appreciate your support, Frank. Thrilled you like it!

[GPdemayo]

The details in your scene on the link are amazing.....well done Craig. 

[John B]

Craig,


Wow, the diorama is outstanding.  Great detail and craftsmanship.  My eye keeps going to the blue that you used on the building.  I've never used a vibrant blue like that in any of my builds.  Can you tell me what blue did you use for this?

[Keep It Rusty]

Greg — thank you for checking out the link (certainly lots more photos there!). Really appreciate your kind words!

John — thank you! That's very kind. I tend to weather somewhat heavily, so I knew going in I'd have to use some bold colors to cut through. I'm pleased to hear how that's working for you! I used my paints from Monument Hobbies to paint this diorama. That specific blue can be found here: https://monumenthobbies.com/products/pro-acryl-dark-grey-blue?variant=38070489809069

[deemery]

I'm not familiar with the Monument paint.  How does it compare to other acrylic brands?   Do you usually airbrush or paintbrush?


dave

[Keep It Rusty]

I'm not familiar with the Monument paint.  How does it compare to other acrylic brands?   Do you usually airbrush or paintbrush?

dave

It's a line that I discovered a few years ago and have stuck with because of the generous sized bottles and stellar coverage (high pigment counts for the win!). These are brush paints, so they will need thinning for the airbrush (well, all paints need to be thinned for any application, frankly!)

One thing that I enjoy is the various sets that can be purchased.

[deemery]

I like you can get a break by building your own sets.  What do you use to thin for airbrushing?


dave

[Keep It Rusty]

I also only use their brushes -- both sable and synthetic.

For airbrush thinning I use a drop or two of water and a drop or two of flow improver. I mix everything directly in the airbrush cup.

[pbltrains]

Craig,

Another wonderful job on Hollis.  I love the different elevations and the overall rundown look of the structure.

I received my Flux Mill kit yesterday from KC's Workshop and will start it sometime soon.

Thanks for the inspiration!!

Seth P.
Minnesota

[Keep It Rusty]

Seth — I'm so excited you have your Flux Mill kit! I cannot wait to see your results. Please do share when you ready. Funnily enough, I'm based in MN — so from my bench to yours, it hasn't traveled too far!

Thank you for your kind words, too!