Model a stone circle - a quick and easy diorama build

Dartmoor stone circles have an air of mystery around them and are very popular with visitors and locals. This was a very simple diorama build and although there isn't a huge amount of detail, taking it to Dartmoor for the final photos really helped to add to the atmosphere.
This diorama gave me the opportunity to work with DAS clay, a range of static grass, weathering powders and acrylic paints.
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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[@irfanalakbar]

Finally, I've found where the wizard council meeting took place..
Grat work..! 👍🏻❤️

[@DartsideScenics]

😂👍🏻

[@worldhistoryminiatureshous9757]

Love this brilliant diorama . Remember me Carnac in West of France . Well done !

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you! 😁

[@123denman456]

Awesome , I’m going to a make a stone circle diorama on a display unit I got of the street!

[@DartsideScenics]

Excellent! 😁

[@kymvalleygardensdesign5350]

Stunning

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 😁

[@philRminiatures]

Evocative and excellent, I do like this! 👍👍

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you Phil, that's very kind of you

[@exehavenharbour]

Hi Andy, I’ve just watched this and Luke Towan’s video on making Stonehenge, both are excellent but I think Luke needs to watch yours for the mossy texture you’ve put on your stones. Lovely diorama and beautifully shot, cheers for now Andy, John

[@DartsideScenics]

Many thanks for this John. A Luke Towan video inspired me to start model making a couple of years ago. Best wishes. Andy

[@modellrebellen]

"Like always: Incredible great" :-) 🙂

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Another great diorama Andy. I've visited quite a number of the standing stones on Dartmoor however it was mostly misty or raining rather than a nice sunrise atb Andy

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Andy. It was misty when I left home but most of it had gone when I got there. It’s a shame as the mist would’ve been nice in the background!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid keep up the good vid on you things you do stay safe lee

[@DartsideScenics]

Cheers Lee

[@bachmannobsessed2234]

You should create a field effect using blended cork

[@AzraelThanatos]

One thing you might consider is replacing the acrylic paint for the first coat with an acrylic ink. I've found that it works better when used directly on something that is plaster based, especially with a little bit of water added to it.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks. I’ve seen High Eye Workshop use it so might try it on something soon.

[@HighEyeWorkshop]

Lovely work, Andy. And great photography as usual.

[@DartsideScenics]

Many thanks Merrick

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Fantastic work mate it looks very realistic when placed in the natural light and surroundings. - Nicholas.

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Nicholas.

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Wow! I've just discovered your channel (have been working my way through your other videos as well) and your scenery skills are amazing. The videos are really well put together too! Great stuff, keep up the good work 😃

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you very much

[@lorriedmussett4692]

OK so I've watched 5 of your 11 videos and I just love it I like how you do your video I'd like what you make.. the scenery is just such a nice aesthetic. Your techniques are new which is great and it's just a great thing to watch and I'm glad to have come across your channel good luck making more videos.

[@DartsideScenics]

That’s very kind Lorrie, thank you for your support

[@oootoob]

Very simple but effective scene, beautiful final shots. What is the advantage of painting the stones in situ rather than before gluing into the scene?

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you. You can do it either way - I think I found it easier to paint in situ on this occasion. I suppose you would need to have enough excess 'underground stone' to grip while you are painting the part which will be seen.

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

Very cool and well explained! Nice work, sir!

[@DartsideScenics]

Thanks Anthony

[@cruthinulad2637]

Hi mate, amazing work! Love how realistic you got the stones. Could you tell me what colour of washes you used?

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you! I think it was a dark grey with a small amount of burnt umber. It seems too dark but when it dries on the filler coating, it’s significantly lighter.

[@cruthinulad2637]

Thank you very much mate. Building an Irish neolithic cairn inspired by your video.

[@DartsideScenics]

@@cruthinulad2637 sounds great, I look forward to seeing it

[@merrymaker1031]

vwery good, but where is the henge?

[@DartsideScenics]

Thank you. This is a copy of some of the Dartmoor stone circles but not an actual ’henge’.