Vallejo Diorama by Marcel Ackle

New book belonging to the Scenic Atmosphere editorial line, in which the renowned artist Marcel Ackle shares the procedures and techniques used for building dioramas.

This second volume of the Masterclass series showcases the author's personal approach to his work, delving into the processes of planning, building, and painting different small scenes that, once assembled, form a complete diorama.

Marcel Ackle takes us on a creative journey into the fascinating world of diorama building. Through the creation of a scene focused on an old rural building, he demonstrates his step-by-step working method and the various techniques he has perfected over the years.

In 14 chapters, the author reveals his techniques for both construction and painting, while exhaustively detailing the planning and design process of the diorama.

The author shows how to build and paint bricks, plaster, wood, vegetation, and accessory elements from different materials, as well as specific techniques to simulate the passage of time and the effects of the elements on each of these materials.