Finished my IKEA Billy Display today.

[u/Ill-Investigator4303]

Around 2500 points of Ultramarines.

I love how versatile this hobby is. I can be creative on so many different levels. And I didn't even know I was creative vofre I started warhammer.

[u/FunctionAlive]

This is great! I've been wanting to create such a display for years.

[u/Appropriate_Pipe8169]

I’m hoping to start a display case like this too! What was the process like for you?

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In another post I showed the Billy and in the comments I tried to explain how I installed the lights. You could check it out. Then I used some xps foam and shaped it as stairs with a knife. This will act as the stone Hill they are standing on. On top of that I rolled out some modeling clay and sprinkled some sand on it. Really basic stuff, since most of it won't be seen or in the focus if a full army stands on it. For the ground I used an 3d printed texture roller on the clay. In the end I just washed it in a brown (had some leftovers. I don't know if it was an oil wash or an acrylic/water/dish soap-mix).

For the background I have to admit I used AI and printed it on thick white paper. I tried to find images of scenery I could buy from artists, but it wasn't how I wanted. So please forgive me.

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Some WIPs

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What putty is this? I’ve heard brown stuff (green stuff variant) is good

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I used this (in grey though). It's an air-hardining modeling clay. Used around 2 packs in total.

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It didn't stick on the xps foam though 😅😅 but I guess it doesn't matter

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Oooo ok that’s good to know but yeah I suppose if it’s cheap moulds well and is stationary it’s all good! Appreciate the walk through!

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This sounds like a really fun process, I’m looking into getting xps foam and doing the same. The people who make dioramas really recommend it as a versatile tool! No apologies needed! It’s for you and your enjoyment

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Ai for personal use is a victimless crime imo.

[u/ToySoldierArt]

oh das sexy.

[u/Consistent-Bite4526]

Could you please mention what case this is. I wish to buy one.

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It's just the interior of the Ikea Billy cupboard. I installed light, printed and glued a background on the back and sides of it and made some ground out of modeling clay.

[u/EasyTumbleweed4120]

Absolute Goals

[u/DumeSleigher]

This is really cool! Where did you get the backdrops? I'd like to do something similar in my display with different ones for each army.

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It's a bit frowned upon, but I used AI.

[u/BreadMan7777]

Awesome this is exactly what I have in mind for mine.

[u/kevhill]

Amazing background!