Hammâm - The Turkish Bath

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Crackpot

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„Salam aleikum“



I started this project about half a year ago and finished it last week just in time for the „Duke of Bavaria“ (a big miniture exhibition/competition in Ingolstadt/Germany).

The name of this project is "Hammâm" which stands for turkish bath. This diorama developed drastically during the design process. At first it started as an idea for a small vignette with only one miniature and now ended as my biggest diorama with 3 miniatures and a lot of details. Thanks to all my friends on www.das-bemalforum.de who helped me with new ideas, critique and new perspectives. You can see many WIP pictures of the project over there: http://www.das-bemalforum.de/showthread.php?t=7202



Apart from the miniatures (they are from Hasslefree and slightly modified) the whole diorama is build from scratch. The walls and the floor are cast from modelling plaster, the water effekt is a 2-component resin from NOCH and all the little details like cushions or rags are modelled with Pro Create. I learned a lot in this project, especially in the field of modelling and also a lot about arabic architecture, art and history. It really was an eye-opener!!! The most fun was the marble texture, it’s quite easy when you get used to it. J



I would be very happy about your votes, comments and thoughts.
http://www.coolminiornot.com/277836


SOOOO, if you want to get into it, hit this youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg5FE12l8a8, listen to the music, view the pictures of the diorama and start dreaming of One Thousand and One Nights. But don’t get caught by the eunuch! J



If you don’t want to get into it, just look at the pictures. :D


Best regards

Juergen


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supervike

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Not only are you one of the top notch miniature painters, I'd have to argue you are simply THE BEST maker of diorama's that I'm aware of.

Amazing.
 
Dragonsreach

Dragonsreach

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Serious congratulations on being bothered to do the background architecture research, its paid off in one of the best diorama's I've seen.
Balance, colour harmony and the effect of a snapshot of life.
Yep, can't fault that one.

p.s. Thanks for the youtube link. Music by Loreena McKennitt, instantly recognised.
 
QuietiManes

QuietiManes

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Hummana hummana!

I really like the height of the building, adds to the feeling of grandeur for the location.
 
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Crackpot

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Thank you guys! It's quite comforting to see that the "sweat and tears" paid off! :D
I will try to make a simple step-by-step of the marble effect, maybe as an article, maybe as a simple threat.

Best regards
Juergen
 
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Hasdrubal

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Probably the best diorama I've seen. I'm actually more drawn to the diorama set than the minis, which says a lot considering the quality of your painting.
Wonderful attention to details!
 
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Dblood

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Excellent work! Is the tile on the floor of the pool and walls all freehand or is there some sort of inlaid tile pattern? The lines are incredibly straight and of even width.
 
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Crackpot

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@delta
Yes I will make a marble tutorial in the future, just have to finish my current project.

@Dblood
No, the tiles are not painted, that would have been a pain in the a$$. :D The tiles are printed on paper, glued to the wall and covered with 2 layers of varnish. But I would suggest you make some tests with the printed paper, because some printer inks doesn't work well with the varnish. I had the best results with a laserprinter.
 
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Dblood

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Okay, that makes sense. With the varnish you can then paint over for weathering or shading it if needed. Great job on the whole diorama.
 
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