Two Months of Chaos on My Workbench

For two months, my workbench was covered with figures, debris, bones, rocks and countless small parts. Some had already been painted, while others were still white or black. Paint bottles and brushes stood between them, along with pieces that made me think: “I will quickly finish this one.”

But almost nothing about this project was quick.

Now all that chaos has finally become one complete scene: My Deadpool and Wolverine diorama is finished.

Many Individual Parts Become One Story

At the beginning, it was difficult to imagine how extensive the finished project would become. The figures are already impressive, but most of the work is hidden in the base.

Between the rocks are pipes, damaged metal parts, bones, a helmet, debris and the enormous remains of Ant-Man. Some of these details are barely visible from the front. Turn the diorama slightly, however, and completely new areas appear.

That is exactly what I like about this scene: You cannot discover everything with a single glance.

Reliable Material Was Especially Important

I printed the project with PLAx from Nobufil in Austria. With so many large and sometimes complicated parts, I needed filament that I could rely on.

I was very satisfied with its processing and printing behaviour. The strong adhesion between the individual layers was particularly noticeable.

When a large print becomes unusable after many hours because the layers separate, you lose not only material but also time and motivation. The printed foundation of this project remained stable, allowing me to concentrate on the part I enjoy most: painting.

Colour Changes Everything

The unpainted base initially looked like a confusing pile of parts. Only after adding different colours did the rocks, bones, metal and technical remains become clearly separated.

I worked with dark base colours, different shades of grey, dry brushing and rust effects. I wanted the base to appear dirty and destroyed without allowing all the small details to disappear into one dark surface.

The yellow and orange markings around the edge add a few small accents. They do not immediately demand attention, but they give the base a satisfying finish.

Wolverine Had to Catch the Eye Immediately

Wolverine stands at the centre of the scene. His yellow and blue suit creates a strong contrast against the dark surroundings.

His face was one of the most difficult parts of the entire project. The open mouth, teeth, beard and angry expression all needed to work even when viewed from a distance. Then there were the claws, belt and numerous folds in his suit.

Figures like this quickly show how much impact a tiny brushstroke can have. An uneven line can change an expression, while a carefully placed highlight can make the entire figure appear more alive.

Deadpool Does Not Arrive Alone

Deadpool appears behind Wolverine with both pistols drawn. His red suit required several shades to keep the folds, straps and pouches visible. Small golden accents on his weapons and swords add contrast to the red and black surfaces.

Of course, Dogpool and Headpool are also part of the scene.

Dogpool brings the typical crazy humour, while Headpool can easily be missed among all the debris. The flying undead Deadpool head is not a random skull but an integral part of the diorama.

These smaller characters give the entire scene its special personality.

The Details Hidden at the Back

Even the areas that are difficult to see from the front received the same attention. The damaged helmet, the skeleton, the wreckage and the enormous remains of Ant-Man all belong to the story of the Void.

Painting parts that would later be partly hidden may seem unnecessary. But as soon as the diorama is viewed from another angle, those details become visible again.

For me, a project like this should not only look finished from the front.

Finished – and This Time I Really Mean It

During the past two months, I thought several times that the end was already in sight. Then I turned the base around and discovered another unpainted area or a detail that still did not look right.

At some point, however, the brush has to be put down.

Deadpool, Wolverine, Dogpool and Headpool now stand together on the completed base. Many individually printed pieces have become a scene that reveals something different from every direction.

This diorama was challenging, time-consuming and occasionally a real test of patience. That is exactly why I am so pleased with the result.

After two months of chaos on my workbench, the project has now earned its permanent place in my collection.

Which detail caught your attention first?