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 It has been around 3 months since I last worked on the Dark Mausoleum , and I am back at it since I am really in the mood to create some dioramas for my figures . Backdrops are all well and good , as are photo manips ; but there is nothing quite like an actual 3D scenic to really bring those fantastic 1:6 figures to life . At this point , the major work involved for the mausoleum is to complete the faux granite texturing . I'd love to say it is thrilling and exciting work , but in actuality it is tedious and monotonous . However , as the sanding process resumes and the texture for the various sections begins to unify , the excitement does start to build a bit . The technique for creating a dimensional stone texture is rather random , since it is determined not just by the type of sanding tool but also by the amount of pressure applied , as well as the number of passes a particular section receives . You really don't want to sand everything the same , some areas you need to sand a bit more , or a it less , in order to achieve a nice natural appearance to the weathering of the surface . This will , in turn , be enhanced by the application of additional paint and scenic embellishments as well as additional carving and sculpting of the surface .  The determination of when a particular section is " finished " is more an aesthetic judgement than one of precise calculation . Some areas may need a bit more sanding while others are just fine and dandy as they are and the only way to really make that decision is to step away from time to time just to look at how the work is progressing . There might indeed be parts that are left exactly the same as from the initial gooping of the texturizing material simply by virtue of the fact that as they are , in combination with the other sections , they add just the right " look " . With a piece like this you can have a great deal of freedom to interpret .  Once the textured basecoat has been sanded now it's time to go back and begin the finishing paint application . This is really where the fun begins . There are a great many options available when painting a surface such as this and a variety of techniques can also be employed , none are" set in stone " so to speak ; and it's this aspect that makes reaching this stage of production such a joy . In actuality , by utilizing different techniques and different types of paint you can really achieve a nice variety of effects to make a set piece like this really shine over a piece where but a single technique is used .  So how do you make a decision as to what particular technique to use when painting a model such as this ? Understanding how different techniques affect the surface is the first step . First we'll consider drybrushing , which is a method of applying a minimum amount of paint to the highest surface textures . Since the lowest portions of this textured surface will not receive any paint you will typically want to consider this technique highlighting . Second to think about is a wash , and in contrast to drybrushing , washes tend to sink to the lowest levels thus you could refer this as shading . You would want to utilize dark colors for washes and light colors for drybrushing . An additional technique to think about is dusting with pastels , and is a great way to add a bit of color to a piece . Dusting is a method whereby you scrape a pastel with the edge of a knife over the surface and then press the pigment into the surface , whether by using a q-tip or some other similar device . The advantage of dusting is that it affects all levels of the surface . By using all of these techniques together you can create a surface finish that is both complex and incredibly natural .  I purchased one of Threeapple's " Bloody Zombies " when he initially released them back a few months , and I have been hankering to do some photo ops with him ever since . It's a truly fun figure as well as being one of the higher quality action figures to hit the market lately . It was then only natural ( or is that " Unnatural " ? ) to take a break from sanding to take a couple quick snaps of him prowling about on the diorama . He certainly adds to the scene , and it's kinda creepy how the proper environment can bring out the best elements of a rather disturbing figure .  No vignette featuring the walking dead could truly be complete in my household without the addition of Barb Dark's spooky little companion Malicia , here seen taking her pet spider's Alice and George out for a walk . 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