Model Hedges

The inspiration for this diorama came from walks and bike rides along the green lanes surrounding Totnes. I have spent many hours on lanes like these that are bordered on either side by hedges on top of a Devon bank. I love the way I am always rewarded by a stunning view of the River Dart or surrounding countryside when I reach a gateway or the end of the lane. I tried to capture this in the final photographs which were taken near Dittisham, looking across the River Dart to Stoke Gabriel on the other side.

This diorama gave me the opportunity to work with a dead thyme plant from my garden, rubberised horsehair, seafoam and, of course, a range of static grass and scatters from WWS, Woodland Scenics and Gaugemaster to create the scene. I also included some bluebells and daffodils to give a sense of the season.

I hope my video is of interest to anyone who enjoys making dioramas, model railways or war gaming layouts.

I hope you agree that the final photographs demonstrate how easy it is to create something that looks realistic. Why not have a go yourself?

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