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A meticulously detailed 1/35 scale military diorama representing a muddy WWII frontline trench, with weathered sandbags, rust-streaked corrugated metal, wooden duckboards slick with pooled water, and scattered spent shell casings. No figures are present, only equipment: a mud-caked steel helmet, a dented ammo crate, and a leaning bolt-action rifle. The scene sits on a dark wooden display base against a neutral studio backdrop. Soft, diffused three-point studio lighting creates realistic highlights on wet mud textures and gentle shadows in recesses. Photographed at eye level with shallow depth of field, focusing sharply on the trench parapet, with the background softly blurred. The atmosphere feels serious, documentary, and historically respectful, emphasizing professional, photographic realism and fine craftsmanship.

Commission Guide

Explore custom 1/35 battle scenes, pricing, and options for your next miniature storytelling project.

Commissions

A 1/35 scale “what if” cold war urban battlefield diorama featuring a heavily modified main battle tank with speculative armor plating, experimental sensor arrays, and an unusual camouflaged paint scheme. The tank rumbles down a cracked asphalt street lined with abandoned civilian cars, shattered storefronts, and scattering debris. Graffiti-covered concrete barriers and twisted rebar hint at prolonged conflict. The diorama sits on a low-profile black base against a dark gray gradient backdrop. Dramatic side lighting from the left casts long, moody shadows and sharp rim highlights along the tank’s edges, emphasizing angular armor and weathering. Photographed at a low, cinematic angle with moderate depth of field, the image feels tense and speculative, blending photographic realism with an alternate-history, professional presentation suitable for a portfolio cover.

Bespoke 1/35 dioramas built from your references, historic research, or speculative ‘what if’ military scenarios.

A panoramic 1/35 scale winter battlefield diorama depicting a frozen river crossing, with a camouflaged self-propelled gun positioned on a snow-dusted embankment. The ice surface shows subtle cracks, translucent depth, and a faint bluish tint, while the surrounding snow is textured with footprints, track marks, and patches of exposed earth. Nearby, a hastily constructed log barrier and a partially buried ammo crate add narrative detail. Bare, twisted trees with fine branches frame the scene. Cool, overcast studio lighting simulates a cloudy winter day, creating diffuse highlights on the ice and soft shadows under the vehicle. Captured from a slightly elevated wide angle with deep focus, the image feels expansive, stark, and somber, emphasizing photographic realism and environmental storytelling tailored to serious military history enthusiasts.

Weathering, figure conversion, and detailed groundwork to elevate kits into immersive, display-ready military storytelling pieces.

Pricing

Skirmish Tier

Most custom 1/35 dioramas start around $250–$600 for compact scenes with a single vehicle, simple groundwork, and minimal figures. Price is driven mainly by subject complexity, level of weathering, and whether you provide the kit or I source everything.

Compact vignette builds

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Battlefield Tier

Mid‑range builds typically run between $600–$1,500 and cover multi‑vehicle vignettes, detailed urban or rural terrain, custom groundwork, and small conversions. Costs increase with added figures, scratch‑built details, and research needed to match a specific historical unit or battle.

Mid-size scenes

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Armored Tier

Large, fully custom showcase pieces usually fall in the $1,500+ range, especially for dense urban combat scenes, elaborate “what if” concepts, lighting, or museum‑style bases. Final pricing reflects total build hours, specialty materials, accuracy requirements, and any rush or display‑case requests.

Large dioramas

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