After almost two years from the new year's eve of 2011 that this diorama started the trip has finished.

Sea is almost ready. Poured 8 litres of clear polyester tinted with colors for glass and enamels
(the whole proccess take time in my backyard because polyester demands a very well ventilated area wearing a mask)

Forming small waves with acrylic clear gel paste(for canvas painting) and give them form with a small spatula
Some more waves needed and sea is ready

Last progress of my project.
Vessel and fishing boat sealed in base and the first figures added.

The concept of this diorama is an august  day in preparation for the next mission.
So a fishing boat is a must.
The construction started with the hull created  in thick plastic sheet and filled with foam board and elastic acrylic plaster.

It smoothed with sand paper and then deck added and details constructed from cardboard and plastic  sheet.The mast is a balsa rod and railings added.

Painted in acrylics with extensive use of the hairspray technique

And some photos of the finished model

The elco 80ft torpedo boat has finished.The construction was a bit demanding because of the conversion it needed to represent the 561 which fought in the Mediterranean theater. The torpedoes racks moved one position ahead and astern,the radar made from scratch,and some modifications needed in the wheel house and in the engine room upper deck.

A long time past since my last post but i am still working on this project.Painting in acrylics with enamel shadows and pigments