African fauna ... different one

As I announced to some members in a recent communication, I am setting up my own diorama of Africa.It is a bit different from the others, because I decided to present something rather miniature to this honorable forum[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]" />
These are figures in a scale of about 1: 200 or more, I guess. The company is Ferrero, Kinder Surprise, Mini Welt series 1991-1995.

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I started without excessive ambition, but then I got carried away.
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I added a pair of crocodiles from Manurba minis, customised stagecoach horses to a herd of zebras, I added another elephant and a hippopotamus, grass and reed, etc....But I didn't like the way I made the river at all.
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I took some steps in that direction and finally finished the diorama.
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Wow....absolutely gorgeous work. Words can not describe how much care you obviously put into every aspect of this. It’s stunning and I hope that you continue to hone your obvious talent!

endogenylove wrote:

Wow....absolutely gorgeous work. Words can not describe how much care you obviously put into every aspect of this. It’s stunning and I hope that you continue to hone your obvious talent!

Honestly, I’m surprised and thrilled at how quick you were to take a look at my new post. Thank you very much for your kind words.

Wow. How you create the landscaping is amazing. You are a master.

Incredibly amazing! Those figures are really tiny! And the diorama, a true masterpiece! I agree the river is infinitely better now that in the begin. Also the vegetation improved a lot with the addition of reeds and small shrubs!

HOLY, HOPPING HAMSTER

It is incredible, amazing, fabulous, ---- WOW !!!

I cant put words to tell how much I admire your work

Thankyou very much for sharing this great presentation of your work

( And it inspires me : now I'll also get a mug of coffee )

Fantastic! There is so much to see in this small diorama. Thanks for the photos.

It's so small but so detailed!!!

Impressive the amount of detail and all the atention you give to your dioramas. You are exploring the small scale in a wise way. Thanks for showing your masterful job.

Wonderful diorama and your skill is absolutely amazing!!

Wonderful diorama and your skill is absolutely amazing!!

This is sooooo awesome. I am jealous you have done a African Diorama. I need to start mine. I was wondering if the South African Animals Safari TOOB would be good for your scale of animals.

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Very detailed job. It has many things with very well distribution.

Wonderful

pipsxlch wrote:

Wow. How you create the landscaping is amazing. You are a master.

Thank you very much. Yes you are right, the main trick is in landscaping. Everyone can paint small figures of animals, but the question is what kind of "playground" they will get later.

Pardofelis wrote:

Incredibly amazing! Those figures are really tiny! And the diorama, a true masterpiece! I agree the river is infinitely better now that in the begin. Also the vegetation improved a lot with the addition of reeds and small shrubs!

Thank you again. You gave me a huge compliment last time, but I didn't thank you properly - because I haven't been able to use messages yet. That’s why I’m especially glad you like this diorama too.

SUSANNE wrote:

HOLY, HOPPING HAMSTER

It is incredible, amazing, fabulous, ---- WOW !!!

I cant put words to tell how much I admire your work

Thankyou very much for sharing this great presentation of your work

( And it inspires me : now I'll also get a mug of coffee   )

Well Susanne, as we both know: ‚‚Knitting must go on!‚‚
Enjoy your coffee, cheers!

rogerpgvg wrote:

Fantastic! There is so much to see in this small diorama. Thanks for the photos.

Thank you for your support. I registered late on the STS forum so I keep reading ‚‚ ancient past ‚‚ Your posts about Britains are great.

Advicot wrote:

It's so small but so detailed!!!

Adam, you know what they say - the devil is in the details

Roger wrote:

Impressive the amount of detail and all the atention you give to your dioramas. You are exploring the small scale in a wise way. Thanks for showing your masterful job.

Roger, you are my mentor on this forum. So ... thank you.

Taos wrote:

Wonderful diorama and your skill is absolutely amazing!!

Well, I told you about the diorama half an hour before I set it up. I'm glad you like it.

SeanieP wrote:

This is sooooo awesome. I am jealous you have done a African Diorama. I need to start mine. I was wondering if the South African Animals Safari TOOB would be good for your scale of animals.

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Thanks Shawn. To me, any scale is good. Tiny figures allow the use of many figures and trees and complex relief in dioramas. Large figures enable the use of more different species of animals and plants, beautiful details. South African Animals Safari TOOB figures are about 4 times larger than my Ferrero figures. However, I think they are close to the size of the figures for board games. I did most of the figures in that scale when I was younger. I even have another Africa with Ral Partha metal figures in the same scale, which I need to finish.

widukind wrote:

Thanks a lot, Andreas. I have great respect for your huge contribution to this forum.

landrover wrote:

Very detailed job. It has many things with very well distribution.

Wonderful  

Thanks many times, Fernando !

Absolutely brilliant diorama ! Real piece of art !
Perfection in every detail ... and again, your diorama is alive
And it was a great idea to use these very nice Kinder Surprise, so small animals, repainted very well.
Also a very smart desidion to change the river.. Now it looks awesome !
I love it Komodo !
You are really tallented