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DIY Paper Vegetation

Dalibor Čavić, 7th November 2021

In this article, I will briefly describe the process of making paper vegetation on the example of ferns like the one I used on my Star Wars diorama.

You won't need anything extra to make ferns (and other similar, broadleaf creatures). Most, if not all, you probably already have at home in your hobby accessories. So, pliers, tweezers, crepe tape, a scalpel, wire and your wife’s favorite nail clippers (which you’ll take when she’s not home). You need, of course, paints and brushes.

I separated the wire into separate strands, and cut the crepe tape (20 mm wide) to a length twice as long of the planned leaf length. Then I applied up to about half of the crepe tape (on the sticky side personal. In the next step, I folded the ribbon in half so that the wire remained roughly in the middle (10mm from the edges). With my wife’s favorite nail clippers, I cut out the shape of a fern leaf, and then I cut the leaves with a scalpel from the face to the edge on each side.

When I was done with shaping of the leaves, I painted them green. I continued painting brighter shades of green so that each subsequent layer covered a slightly smaller area. The result was a leaf that is lighter at the edges and darker towards the middle. Between each coat of paint I left the paint to dry. Sometimes the paint filled in those notches I made with a scalpel so I had to separate them again with my fingers or a scalpel. But that is part of the process. Reverse procedure (painting and cutting) I rejected because if we cut a painted sheet, the cuts would be the color of crepe tape (pale yellow) and it would not be good, or so it seemed to me. In the last stage of making the leaves I stained with earth pigments which gave me a little on realism.

When I was done, I shaped a "bush" of ferns by joining several leaves together. Three leaves are illustrated, but they will look much better if you make a "bush" from a slightly larger number of leaves (9, 11, etc.).

I made this palm tree in the similar manner.

Finally, a close-up of my Star Wars diorama...

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We visited: Slovenian State Championship in plastic modelling, Ljubljana 16.11.2024.

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	On Saturday, 16.11.2024. in Ljubljana, the Slovenian Nationals in plastic modeling was held. Our delegation performed in several categories.

	  

	After arriving, registering and placing works in the appropriate categories, the most important thing was to meet again and talk with colleagues from other cities and countries such as Slovenia and Italy.

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	It was a special pleasure for us to present and present several copies of our latest edition to our partners and friends from Back to Basics!

	  

	Also a real refreshment is the discovery of the (so far the only) manufacturer of real wooden bases and plinths in these areas - swood.si!

	  

	A little after 11:00, it was time to open the even officially and inspect the exhibits.

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	Given that, after several years of ugly weather, this weekend was sunny, we decided to use that time for a walk in beautiful Ljubljana.

	  

	  

	  

	Kruno: "This year, Slovenian Nationals were also an opportunity to see new and interesting works by colleagues from Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Austria and other countries. An opportunity to encourage your own creativity and ideas, to admire the craftsmanship, effort and skill of people with whom you share similar interests. The day was beautiful, so the walk in Ljubljana was quite legal and filled the impression of this year's Championship. Marko and Vanja made sure that some "precious" metal was attached to Agram's name, so I was carefree and enjoyed the nice trip."

	  

	  

	After sightseeing the city, we returned to the competition just in time for the awarding of medals. Our members won a total of 4 medals - 2 gold, silver and bronze!

	  

	  

	  

	On the way back, our team refreshed itself traditionally at the Reset brewery in Brežice!

	  
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	U subotu, 16.11.2024. u Ljubljani održavalo se Državno prvenstvo Slovenije u plastičnom maketarstvu. Naša delegacija je nastupila u nekoliko kategorija.

	  

	Nakon dolaska, registracije i postavljanja radova u odgovarajuće kategorije, najbitnije je bilo ponovno se susresti i popričati sa kolegama iz drugih gradova i država poput Slovenije te Italije.

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	Posebno zadovoljstvo nam je bilo predstaviti i pokloniti nekoliko primjeraka našeg zadnjeg izdanja našim partnerima i prijateljima iz Back to Basics!

	  

	Također pravo osvježenje jest pronalazak (za sada jedinog) proizvođača pravih drvenih baza i plinthova na ovim prostorima – swood.si !

	  

	Nešto iza 11h došlo je vrijeme za otvorenje susreta i pregled radova.

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	  

	S obzirom da je, nakon nekoliko godina ružnog vremena, ovaj vikend bio obasjan suncem, odlučili smo iskoristiti to vrijeme za šetnju predivnom Ljubljanom.

	  

	  

	  

	Kruno: “I ove godine je DPS bio prilika za pogledati nove i zanimljive radove kolege iz Slovenije, Hrvatske, Italije, Austrije i drugih zemalja. Prilika za potaknuti vlastitu kreativnost i ideje, diviti se umješnosti, uloženom trudu i vještini ljudi s kojim dijeliš slične interese. Dan je bio lijep, pa je i šetnja Ljubljanom sasvim dobro legala i popunila dojam ovogodišnjeg Prvenstva. Marko i Vanja su se pobrinuli da se i nešto "plemenitog" metala zakači uz Agramovo ime, pa sam ja bezbrižno uživao u lijepom izletu.“

	  

	  

	Nakon razgleda grada, vratili smo se na natjecanje taman na dodjelu medalja. Članovi su ukupno osvojili 4 medalje – 2 zlata, srebro i broncu!

	  

	  

	  

	Na povratku naša ekipa se okrijepila već tradicionalno u Reset pivovari u Brežicama!

	  
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Marko Paunović, 20th November 2024

Making a window

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	As part of the diorama of Fićek from the National Class, I made a building that looks into the courtyard. I put a "hole" for the window on that wall. After thinking a bit about how and what to make the window frame from, I decided on L-profiles made of plasticard. That way I can frame the hole in the plaster wall (which I have to admit is not the straightest).

	  

	I measured the dimensions of the hole and accordingly calculated how long the profiles I need (to cut them at 45 degrees).

	  

	After cutting, I assembled the shape of the window, then glued it with plastic glue (and finally fixed it all the way with a drop of superglue).

	  

	  

	  

	Then it was the turn of the transverse beams. I cut them out of plasticard 0.5 mm thick. First, I made strips 2 mm wide, which I then cut to the required lengths. After cutting, I glued them using the method from the previous step.

	  

	  

	Finally, I cut out a window shape from the transparent film and glued it on the bottom. Painted the frame and inserted it into the wall.

	  
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	Na kraju sam izrezao iz prozirne folije oblik prozora i zalijepio ga s donje strane. Obojao okvir i ubacio ga u zid.

	  
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Marko Paunović, 11th November 2024

UMS Agram Appearances in October 2024

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Marko Paunović, 4th November 2024

We visited: FESTUNG KUP 2024

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	Naš Vanja Ilijev je nastupio na ovogodišnjem FESTUNG KUPu u Slavonskom brodu.

	

	

	

	"Ugodna atmosfera uz dosta hrane i pića, klasika za Slavonski brod"

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	Vanja, iz naše riječke podružnice, je osvojio:

	1. mjesto diorama u 1/72,

	2. i 3.  mjesto za figure u 1/35

	3. mjesto 1/72 mlazni avioni

	

	 

	Čestitke Vanja i hvala organizatoru na super organizaciji!

	Fotografije u punoj rezoluciji pogledajte na našim društvenim mrežama.
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Seb's Top Tip

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	Lately I've been scavenging a lot of "natural" materials for my projects and I noticed these blue, hollow electric wires scattered on the ground near a manhole, where electricians had been working in my neighborhood. I brought a few with me home, and cleaned them up, as I thought they could have some hobby use.

	

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	Drugo, izrezao sam žicu i zalijepio ih zajedno u klaster, tako da služe kao koraljni grebeni za bazu moje vojske Turnip28 inspirirane morima.

	
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