[1/35] BMP-1TS "Pokrovsk" Diorama - 1 Year Project FINISHED (Video + Pics)

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Hi everyone,

I’d like to share the final result of my long-term project — the “Pokrovsk” Diorama in 1/35 scale. It took me about a year of on-and-off work to complete, dealing with some creative blocks and reworkings along the way, but I’m finally happy to call it done.

The Build: The scene depicts a BMP-1TS near the Pokrovsk stele.

  • Base: Scratch-built using high-density polystyrene.

  • Groundwork: I used a combination of AK Interactive Dark Earth paste and Humbrol Smart Mud to get that heavy, churned-up earth look. Fixed everything with AK Interactive Sand & Gravel fixer.

  • Weathering: The ground and the vehicle were tied together using oil paints (Abteilung 502) to create color variation and depth.

  • Details: The stele is 3D printed. I added small storytelling elements like a discarded helmet, a military ID, and some crows (from Spalah 3D) to set the mood.

I’ve put together a detailed video showing the final steps of the terrain building, painting, and weathering process.

You can watch the build log here: https://youtu.be/V-7w3Bw5cxM

I would really appreciate your feedback and critique on the mud effects and composition!

Thanks for looking

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Excellent work! That looks awesome!

:beer_mug: :cowboy_hat_face:

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Thanks mate

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Serhii - a very nice, detailed dio. I wish the subject wasm’t so sad…

Slava!

Paweł

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Thanks

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Very impressive scene you have there Serhii- those bold Ukrainian colors on both the flag and the stele really catch the eye. The stele itself is an impressive piece of work and weathered nicely too- even a bit of graffiti on it! Its just the right size to show off behind the BMP- not overshadowing it or blocking the view from the stele side.

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Outstanding work with nice attention to detail. I enjoyed the tutorial as well.
слава Україні! :ukraine:

—mike :hammer_and_wrench:

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I love it.

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I wanted to add as much detail and character as possible, but this made the project take longer than I expected.

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I’m very glad you liked the video.

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Excellent finish.

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Thank you very much

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