Book by Marcel Ackle on diorama building with 184 pages, in English. This second volume in the Masterclass series, in which the author shows his personal approach and how he puts his work into practice, the processes of planning, building and painting various small scenes which, when put together, form a complete diorama. Marcel Ackle takes us on a creative journey into the fascinating world of diorama building. Based on the design of a scene with an old rural building, he shows us step by step how he works and the various techniques he has perfected over the years. In 14 chapters, the author reveals his techniques, both in construction and in painting, and he describes in detail the planning and design process of the diorama. The author shows us how to build and paint bricks, plaster, wood and accessories made of different materials, vegetation and accessory elements made of different materials, as well as specific techniques to simulate the passage of time and the and the effect of the elements on each of these materials.
