Kapitaenosavrvs' Dioramas

[Kapitaenosavrvs]

Thank you for the kind Words, B @Bokisaurus @Halichoeres and @Sarapaurolophus

I haven't posted big Updates, because there aren't that much. I am sorry for that. I am one of the People, that struggle a lot with life as a human in general, so there are Times i can't do anything at all.

The Tyrannosaur/Edmontosaurus Diorama sits unfinished in the shelv. The Base is finished and i "just" need to paint the Animals and seal it.

Moreover i started a Diorama with the Wild Past 1:35 mating Dromaeos and the femal Protoceratops. My first desertlike Diorama. But it sits unfinished aswell.
I hope to find a Time to continue sculpting and building this stuff. Because it is what i love to do.
Since i lack the Money to keep on collecting prehistoric Animals at the Moment, everything feels a bit like on hold.

Regards.

[Kapitaenosavrvs]

I felt bad for just writing about the startet Dio with the Wild Past Figures. So i got it out, placed the Animals and the "Tree" on it fou the Forum. It is heavily Work in Progress, so it looks quite... harsh? There is alot to do. I just placed the Tree and Figures for the Idea in what direction it will go. Hopefully. At least 2 Pictures. But nothing is final here. Even the positions.
The Idea was: A dried out Riverbed, swallowed by Time and Sand. But slowly coming back to life. If you want to go further, maybe this Protoceratops interrupted the Mating and a possible Fight ended in a Dune burrowing the two fighters. You can guess the outcome.

( @DinoToyCollector i had to glue the wings. Because i did drop it on the floor once. Of course^^)

[CityRaptor]

Maybe the Protoceratops is just curious and the Velociraptors don't notice her at first. So she keeps on watching.
Protoceratops: So that's how those things are made.

[DinoToyCollector]

Very promising already @Kapitaenosavrvs
I especially like the perspective of the camera when we have the Protoceratops-view. Very artistic!

[Duck]

@Kapitaenosavrvs A very promising start. I look forward to seeing the completed diorama!

[Bokisaurus]

Wow, just saw your latest, it looks awesome!
I love the big tree😃
I can't wait to see it finished, and knowing how small these figures are, the more impressive this project is!

[Halichoeres]

So far this is shaping up to be a great diorama. I hope you'll keep us posted.

[ceratopsian]

That's a wonderful tree!  Looking forward to seeing the next stage.

[Shonisaurus]

What a beautiful diorama! My congratulations, how have you done it? That work is very laborious, it is a work of art.

[Kapitaenosavrvs]

Thanks to everyone for your kind and positive words. I have been quite absent from the Hobby in the last months and had a hard time finding a way back to it, since not beeing able to buy any new Figures kind of takes away one of the positive parts in collecting. Admiring the Stuff and i have is important and it is a privilege, but of course adding new Figures and enjoying them is also a Part of this Hobby.

It might seem immature, but seeing everyone here having a good time with all the great and wonderful new releases felt not really great, when i can't participate in the discussions with joy over new Figures. But of course i feel happy for everyone that did get new Figures :) This also came down when modelling and creating Diorama bases or painting stuff. But it happend.

I hope to get back on track soon, but the Situation in Europe/the World right now is also creating not the most positive feelings in general inside myself. I am well aware, that i am mentally not in the best Situation, even if it is something that is a "normal" part of my life. Get me every time it happens, though i leard to deal with it better, over the years.

I have a lot of Ideas and eagerly want to start with new stuff and finishing(!) The Double rex+Edmonto Diorama and the Wild Past Minidiorama. But sometimes it is hard to start anything at all.

I often have a silent look in the Forum, but do not feel to say anything of importance. Since this is "my" Thread over here, i felt the urge to talk about it. Even, if it just for myself and reminding me of all the joy i have in sculpting and creating little Moments from the prehistoric past.

The Tyrannosaurus base is finished, as it was, and i still "just" need to paint the Animals and add Details to it. I hope everyone is fine as possible during these Times. Especially our Friends from the East. I hope noone is offended by my words. Mixing my unimportant personal stuff with real life horror.

I hope to create a bit of positive "pressure" onto myself to start again with my unfinished works.

Thanks again for all the nice words from you. This really means a lot to me. A lot.

Have a nice week an i hope to share at least a start in the right direction in the next weeks, regarding my Bases. Have a great week, stay safe and positive.

Regards,

Julius

[Halichoeres]

That's very relatable and understandable. I hope you find yourself in a good frame of mind for creativity soon.

[Totoro]

I hope you are well, Julius.  I think your story mirrors many as we endure this extended pandemic, strongly-fractured society, and deeply burdened planet.   How many can stay positive throughout that without disheartenment?

I will say I miss your work and creativity on this thread and, like @irimali 's diorama page, would love to do even a tiny bit to rekindle your passion and return.   This hobby can be a strong creative and positive outlet.  Now that I am retired and moved to our forever home, you can count on me as a source of praise and encouragement!   

Also, I have an idea for a friendly diorama challenge, hopefully involving you, @irimali, and maybe a few others.   Your work is really awesome, hope to see more of it again soon! 

[Kapitaenosavrvs]

@Halichoeres Thank you very much. I hope you are doing fine at the Moment. Always nice to read from you. :)

@Totoro Thank you for your Words aswell. Irimalis works are way beyond my capabilities. He is really in inspiration. I often come here to this Forum in silence to have a good time. Today i can tell you, that my Motivation slowly comes back to this part of the Hobby and i have a rough WIP Pic from the Edmonto. Now i have preassure :D That is good. It is needed sometimes. Looking forward to have the whole piece finished.

[Pliosaurking]

That Edmontosaurus looks like it's coming along very nicely!
Good job!

[Stegotyranno420]

I love him so much

[Kapitaenosavrvs]

Thanks!

Here are two additional Photos from a testfit on the Base. It should get way darker, because there are some washes coming on it later. The Tyrannosaurs will get the same (lel, at least i will try) Paintjob.

[SidB]

Striking! Splendid workmanship.

[TooOldForDinosaurs]

Absolutely spectacular! Wow... I love the colors on the Edmonto, the vegetation, the soil, the footprints - everything! It looks so alive  Fantastic work!

Edit: Are those plants all custom made?

[Totoro]

Wow, such amazing artists on this forum, and you are rapidly moving up the ladder toward the top, @Kapitaenosavrvs!  Busy today but looking forward to reading back through the process on your latest work soon.  You're pieces are so imaginative and yet believable.  They seem like true snapshots of prehistoric life. Thanks for sharing! 

[Halichoeres]

That looks fantastic. That shade of blue is really striking and works great with the intricate but restrained pattern over the rest of the body.