Guncannon diorama

[Red Comet]

Starting my new build, a small diorama featuring a Guncannon and a Zaku :

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip.html

So far both kits a test fitted and planning has begun for the scene (which will be a semi-serious semi-light hearted one) and possible modifications to the Guncannon to suit the scene.

[Red Comet]

Update :

Made some modifications to the Zaku to allow for easier seam removal and painting :

 http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip.html#update1

Also worked out the basic layout of the scene.

[MZ3]

Crap, I forgot I was in that group build.

[Red Comet]

New update :

Done some battle damage to the Zakus leg :

 http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip.html#update2

I plan to have the Zaku done over the weekend - I'll see how I go, nothing ever pans out like I want!

[Red Comet]

Small update - more damage has been done to the Zaku and I've modified the power cables a little to allow for a more natural pose in the scene :

 http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip.html#update3

[Red Comet]

Another quick update so you can see where I am at with the Zaku :

 http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip.html#update4

It's partly weathered now. I just have to finish off the chips and melted parts and then I can move onto the Guncannon.

[Red Comet]

Finished with the Zaku for now and made some Palm trees for the now Jungle scene :

 http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip.html#update5

Next up, sanding the Guncannon and getting it ready for some jungle camo!

[amurorey]

I'd prefer to see zaku's right arm flat on the ground while holding the rifle.
imho that would look more natural but then that's my idea and this is your diorama so you should go with what looks good on your eyes. ^ ^

[Red Comet]

Been a while since I did any work on this one but I finally started painting the Guncannon and building up the jungle base :

 http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip2.html

Next up is more camo painting and some smoke.....

[beertax]

is it possible that the trees are a little too large with regards to the Zaku?  Try picturing a 1/144 figure next to the palm tree, personally I see the tree being a little too large.

[Red Comet]

I think they might be a little large as well but I will hold my final judgment until the Guncannon is added. I can always change the trees later. One thing though, I scaled these trees using a model railroad site which had the actual trunk and frond measurements in 1/150 scale. I tried to find the site again but it seems I forgot to bookmark it.

[amurorey]

FYI

Model Railway Scales and Gauges

[Red Comet]

Update :

Added some explosions to the Zaku, finished the Guncannon, and almost ready to add some water.

 http://www.ghostofzeon.com/wip/gcan/guncanwip2.html#update7

Nearly done!