052. Tutorial - What Foam To Use?
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- What type of foam to use in a diorama project is the most asked question that I get here in my channel. I decided to put together this episode where I'll go over the type of foams I use as well as share some tips on how to use and apply them in a project. Links to materials in this video:
Pink Foam Insulation 1/2" inch thick: amzn.to/2tKR3Qj
Exacto Knife starter kit: amzn.to/2XzO0by
Exacto Blade #11 Replacement: amzn.to/2tN87Wb
Foam Board: amzn.to/2T9X1cX
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All your videos are so helpful and informative especially for amateur hobbyists
Thank you for making this. I've been looking for a straight forward and in depth answer for foam.
I know it seems like something simple but when you're on a budget it really helps.
Thanks! And subbed!
Iv decided im going to attempt to make a action figure diorama . Loving your tips and vids buddy ! Ordered some starter bits off amazon, so fingers crossed 🤞🏻 lol
Thank you for this video...and your work is absolutely incredible!
Great thorough demonstration. Good info on the foam.
The work is just to good bro👌🏻 I was looking for a dojo diorama like this for my STorm Tekken 7/SFV figures. Please can you make a step by step Tutorial for beginners?
How did you get the foam to look like wood? Did you draw them (because that's a lot) or do you have a tool to make those designs?
What i did there is use a handful of toothpicks and just scarifyingthe surface of the foam.
Subscribed! Love the tutorials. I was wondering if you have ever seen or have tried to create a larger 1/4 scale diorama? I have the NECA Harley Quinn and Batman that stand about 18" tall and would love to create a large scale dio for them, but haven't ever seen one done before.
Liamfilmmusic I haven't really seen a lot of dioramas that are made for 1/4 scale. With that said that doesn't mean it's not possible. However changes on the materials to build it may have to be modified. For example, I predominantly use foams on my 1:12 and 1:6 scale projects. For a 1/4 scale, you may need to opt in using majority in wood/balsa to better support the weight of those figures.
Thanks for the reply, yeah that makes sense about the weight. Maybe wood for base and supports and foam for walls so it can be carved. I'm looking forward to trying it.
@@Liamfilmmusic 3 years later bro, how'd you go did you make any 1/4 scale dioramas? I'm thinking about it myself.
thx to share, nice VDO.
I have a question about pink foam.
I got foam and bend . how can I fix it?
If the foam has warp/bent in it then is pretty difficult to fix it. However, If the bend is not that big, then you may get away by sanding it down. Otherwise I cut the section of the foam where the bend is happening and then recombine the remaining flat sections of the foam via the splice method.
Prakasit Kiatinimitra I also would like to share a solution that I've seen others do in fixing foam with bends. You can actually use a hot air blow dryer to soften the foam and then manually shape it flat while its cooling off.
Sound like a professional technical. I'm not sure I can do that ha ha ha.
So I think the best way for me it sand working.
BTW thanks for your suggest and good information. I may try hot air way sometimes.
Thanks a lot.
Hello with this type of foam, do you use a prime on it when working with acrylic paints? I I'm looking to do my first brick wall and I want to make sure it turns out nice
I usually prime it with black acrylic paint and making sure that any crevices be covered by paint.
@@MechbayStudios awesome! Thank you so much! Are you still taking on projects? I have a simple project for a friend that would like done. Plain and simple brick wall.
@@brandonconnor6817 been busy so I haven’t been doing a lot of projects in months but I’m gearing to get back and create more content for the channel so it’s something to look forward too for my small and loyal subscriber group of Mechbayers 😊
@@MechbayStudios I completely understand being an adult isn't fun all the time. And look forward to seeing more of your work it's amazing have a great night
I am having difficulty finding that kind of foam here in the philippines.
adrian martinez yea I’m not sure where you can find them over there. So you may have to find other alternative material instead.
I found out the hard way that the spray paint eats the foam. But this is good that you're letting other know. I would like for you to check out my stuff and let me know that you think. It should be ready in two weeks so I'll let you know thanx bro!
Yea, I learned it the hard way as well and surely not a good way to learn lol specially if it ruined your work completely.
Pinoy?
Have you you seen this foam here in the philippines?