Tyrannosaurus diorama

[JohannesB]

My first attempt at some kind of diorama with the Tyrannosaurus (35cm long) made of polyester modelling clay. Quite a steep learning curve, and a bit painful along the way, but I think it has come out okay, considering. I think I would do some things differently next time though.

[Jose S.M.]

It's a great job, the animals and landscape look great, was this your first attempt at sculpting a dinosaur?

[JohannesB]

@ Jose S.M. Yes, my first attempt. My goodness, it was hard work ;-)

[Jose S.M.]

The hard work paid off! I like it very much.

[spinosaurus1]

amazing sculpture. i love the colors

[paintingdinos]

This is an OUTSTANDING first attempt! Sculpting, paint application, diorama... looks fantastic!

[Halichoeres]

Thanks for posting the in-progress pics! I loved this diorama and it definitely got one of my votes. The craftsmanship that goes into real dioramas is a big factor in my vote, and this one is a gem.

[tyrantqueen]

Amazing for a first attempt! It looks quite freaky from the front.

[Patrx]

Hey, wow! You should be proud, this turned out really well

[JohannesB]

Amazing for a first attempt! It looks quite freaky from the front.

Yes, weird how that turned out. It has everything to do with details that are not quite realistic, like the eyes. I couldn't be bothered to change anything once I thought it was ready. And besides, I really had no idea how to make it look better with the tools and materials I had. Better luck next time I guess.

[Lanthanotus]

This is an OUTSTANDING first attempt! Sculpting, paint application, diorama... looks fantastic!

QFE

You had my vote,... would never have guessed it was self made, thought of the rex as a kit, placed in a very nice custom base. The ptero is Tamiya, isn't it? Can hardly imagine what you do next when this was a first run

[irimali]

I voted for you!  It's a beautiful figure you've made. 

[mgaguilar]

This is friggin' GORGEOUS. I cannot believe this is your first attempt! Fantastic work!

[JohannesB]

Thanks everyone :-)

[stegosauria]

Can hardly imagine what you do next when this was a first run

My exact thought!

I voted for this diorama too, it really looks lifelike. I think if you practice this more you will win later.

[Bokisaurus]

Wow, impressive work! I can't believe this was your first sculpt, looks really well done! I can appreciate the work involved in sculpting now that I have dabbled with it.
I hope you continue sculpting as you obviously have talent. I can't wait to see what else you can come up with.

[suspsy]

I voted for this piece in the diorama contest and I was terribly disappointed that it didn't get more votes. It is a terrific piece of art!

[JohannesB]

Thanks all!, and I think I will try a new dinosaur figure some time next year. I will keep it "easy" and only sculpt a figure on a relatively simple wooden base :-) I am not certain what kind of dinosaur yet. Possibly another theropod, or maybe a ceratopsid or a hadrosaurid.