Tutorial: Ice Terrain Diorama Base for HOT TOYS Sixth Scale | CRAFTED Episode 10

Let's craft a custom icy diorama to elevate that Hot Toys figure by giving it a more statuesque appearance. We'll be using some brand new techniques in this video, including adding just a bit of water-effects, using pearlescent paint, and creating Icicles from plastic forks! All in this episode of CRAFTED!
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Materials and Tools:
Exacto Blade Large = www.jdoqocy.com/click-1005606...
Foam Core Board (Readi-Board brand) = www.dollartree.com/readi-boar...
Cheap Paint Brush = amzn.to/32MP9mZ
Vallejo Acrylics = www.scalehobbyist.com/catagor...
Metal Ruler = amzn.to/3eBDiLq
Dual Temp Glue Gun = www.dpbolvw.net/click-1005606...
Airbrush = amzn.to/3fvs0ZE
Airbrush Compressor = amzn.to/3fFyEMJ
XPS foam = amzn.to/3sFsnZr (Try finding XPS foam at your local hardware store first! If not available then search online. Foam-core board and floral foam are decent alternatives but nothing compares to XPS in my humble opinion.)
Mod Podge Matte = www.tkqlhce.com/click-1005606...
White, Blue and Green Hobby Paints = www.tkqlhce.com/click-1005606...
Clear Plastic Forks for Icicles = www.target.com/p/premium-plas...
Woodland Scenics Realistic Water = www.amazon.com/Woodland-Sceni...
White Pearlescent Paint = www.dpbolvw.net/click-1005606...
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[@boxed-n1397]

I close my eyes and just envision the Hot Toys Snow Speeder Luke on that diorama…simply amazing 🤩

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks! That’s actually the figure this base was commissioned for!

[@commandergree_n7481]

This is my favorite base that you’ve done. That icicle trick with the fork teeth is brilliant.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much! I learned that trick a few years back from watching a video. Wish I remember where I first saw it, but it definitely helped in creating fast icicles!

[@bullrules33]

Awesome this is so sweeeet! This is why you make the best dioramas.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thats high-praise! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@fararodriguez3696]

Love all your tutorial videos, amazing. Great ideas for my Christmas projects.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks!!! Great idea for a Christmas Village diorama!

[@AndreThisIsTheWay]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Anytime! Thanks for watching Andre!

[@bmifsud1]

Such a great tutorial! Well done! thank you!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

You’re very welcome and thanks for watching!!!

[@luismarin3551]

Love the base👍 could be use as part of Superman’s Fortress of Solitude. I love the icicle trick👍 More videos please😀

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks Luis! More to come! :)

[@uncommonflex]

Fantastic, man 👍

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks man!!!

[@maniak_kollects9567]

Great tutorial mate and the icicles was a genius idea ,keep up the great work :)

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks Maniak! I wish I could remember where I learned the Icicles trick. I know I first used it like 6-7 years ago.

[@Batdad77]

Never done an winter/snow diobase, waiting on the Luke of ESB to make one, this one is really cool( no pun intended😎) and the icicles was a simple trick I will try. Great job as always!!👍💪🔥

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks my friend! This base was actually meant for the HT ESB Snowspeeder Luke! Can’t wait for that one to be released.

[@kristiankovac]

Love your videos dude! Very inspired :) For a new channel you're doing very well and I'm impressed with the quality of your intro, editing, commentary etc. Keep up the great work!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much Kristian! Appreciate the very kind words. Giving the videos all I got, and hoping quality keeps getting better. More to come soon!

[@bruce7630]

Snow & ice terrain is my favourite looking terrain. I want to do something like this for the mezco mr.freeze i have on pre-order for 2 years now.😩

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Have to agree, its my favorite as well. Its fun to make and really makes the figure stand out. Something with snow, frost and icicles would be awesome on a Mr. Freeze figure!

[@Batdad77]

I have a fear to try resins, want a mustafar theme for Vader and that always hold me back seen videos on use bought the things and still have not given ot a go🤦🏻‍♂️🤷‍♂️ one day maybe😁

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Give a shot, it Will probably turn out better than you expected. I have to make a Mustafar dio soon.

[@tiefbettfelge1975]

I cant find the wooden Base in Black, can you link it ? Many thanks :)

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Hey thanks for watching! I actually did not buy it in black. This is a standard, natural wood one available on Amazon or Hobby Lobby. I used Rustoleum spray can black and then sealed it with Rustoleum spray can gloss clear coat.