How to build this action figure diorama full size (

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Жыл бұрын

Action figure diorama full build video. This will fit inside a detolf display case. I was going to make a step-by-step video but decided to just leave more of the footage in and speed it up.
The main material is xps insulation foam board cut with a break away blade and a hotwire table.

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@spadedonemcdysentery2493 Жыл бұрын

Man that 1/2 inch looks way easier to work with than the 1 inch I find. Great work as always!

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

It really is a lot easier to cut, but variety is good

@blacknight710 Жыл бұрын

Awsome job. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@savageviking7062 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! 👏

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Thanks Man 👍

@jimver2145 7 ай бұрын

I liked it and I subbed!

@eduardolimoeiro1327 Жыл бұрын

awesome ! I will try to make

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Please do!

@jamesaguirre5573 3 ай бұрын

Excellent work, I only have one question, what kind of material is the gray color that you use paint?

@randomdiorama 2 ай бұрын

Not sure I understand, it’s mostly xps foam. The paint is diffrent brands of craft paint, folkart, Americana, craftsmart, etc.

@richiezaccone56 Жыл бұрын

amazing work. just finished my first diorama using many of your techniques and live the way it came out. was wondering how you did those pillars you added in the end? looking to do a Egyptian theme for my moon knight action figures next.

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Thanks and that’s great! I used a Hotwire table and a circle cutting jig to make the pillars but you can do it many ways.

@DaveSstation 5 ай бұрын

Ever try a dremel , roto tool for engraving the grooves for bricks ?

@randomdiorama 5 ай бұрын

I think I have 4 dremels 😂 but no, I havn’t on foam.

@DaveSstation 5 ай бұрын

@@randomdiorama just curious. Going to put something together. Cutting foam .. not sure if you tried hand fine tooth wood saw .Old school type . Flat stiff blade for straight accurate cuts with decent smooth cut edges.

@publictoaster4150 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, you make it look easy! What kinda foam board do you use? Sorry I have no ideas where to start.

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use foamular xps insulation foam from homedepot. I think i have a 101 video somewhere lol

@publictoaster4150 Жыл бұрын

@@randomdiorama yup I found the video, I’ve been binging your videos 😅

@rosscook-golesh7774 2 ай бұрын

Came here to ask this one year later!

@GamersInfuzed 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video!! Will try it out as well, I’m familiar with the foam thanks to my old Scenery making for table top games 👌🏻 Maybe a stupid question but 1:12 is most common action figure size right? I have several figures of Batman TAS I’d love to display on an awesome diorama piece.

@randomdiorama 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I also started this because I used to make wargames stuff long ago. Yeah the 1:12 is the most popular size these days. Go for it 👍

@grimwaffle5272 Жыл бұрын

Love the content! I've learned so much. But I have a burning question. How do, or how would you make or add vegetation to a diorama? Things like vines, bushes, shrubs, rocks, and stuff you would expect to see in a jungle or rainforest? Would love to see a video on that, a reply would work just as good though. Thanks.

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Maybe I'll do a video one day. There are many products to add vegetation like flock for moss or grass, and different bushes or clumps of grass as well. Some of it can get pricey. There are some diy hacks you can search up as well.

@AlxCVFX 10 ай бұрын

Awesome technique! Do you apply a dull coat or any type of sealer after painting?? I often find it ruins the finish

@randomdiorama 10 ай бұрын

Ty! I do use modpodge sometimes but like you said it makes it a bit glossy no matter what so sometimes I skip it.

@AlxCVFX 10 ай бұрын

@@randomdiorama I’ve tried many different brands, Tamiya, Mr. Super Clear, and so on… and it always ruins the finish. No matter how premium of a brand it is. I think it’s best just to wait a couple of days for the paint to settle fully instead of ruining the finish!

@marsgarage8217 Жыл бұрын

Super cool. I just did two Dioramas using this technique..check it out let me know what you think..

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Nice! Check it out where?

@crepselect6192 Жыл бұрын

Cool work but when u say how to build a sped up video isn't really a guide is it

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Haha that's a fair point, I usually do a voice over so i guess i didn't think about it, and thanks.

@supertim Жыл бұрын

Where can I find the foam boarding? I looked at Michael’s but did not see anything like it. Thanks

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

It’s insulation xps foam from homedepot, comes in big sheets. They also have a similar product in blue at lowes.

@supertim Жыл бұрын

@@randomdiorama thanks so much!

@Sharky723 6 күн бұрын

@@randomdioramathey have fiber glass, do they not?

@J-MAG13 Жыл бұрын

could you do a set from starwars

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future

@J-MAG13 Жыл бұрын

@@randomdiorama ok thank you

@denisestevens6492 Жыл бұрын

Hi great video specially as I am bit newer to the build scene. PS- can u tell me please about the ruler yr using. It looks pre-marked. Thankyou. Cheerz for now. Denise W.A.

@randomdiorama Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s a westcott graph ruler, I use the 18” and the 6” a lot. Very handy for marking and being able to see right through it but I also use a metal straight edge for guiding the knife. Good luck with your projects!