Mermaid Model Kit | Sea Siren & Sailor Diorama | 75mm–140mm High Detail Resin Showcase | By CA3D

This is the piece that separates the painters who collect from the painters who perform. A sweeping two-figure diorama of profound narrative tension — a mermaid perched atop coral-encrusted rocks, holding a conch shell with quiet reverence, while a drowning sailor reaches desperately upward from the churning sea below — every surface here is an invitation to push your craft to its absolute limit.

The mermaid herself is a masterclass in surface variety. Her scaled tail transitions from tight, overlapping fish scales near the hip to elongated flowing fins that flutter at the tips — a dream for blending and wet-on-wet transitions. The anatomical upper body is rendered with precise musculature and subtle skin surface detail that rewards fine stippling and skin-tone layering in multiple glazes. Her pointed ears, softly parted lips, and downcast gaze give the face extraordinary emotional depth — a face that demands Non-Metallic Metal on any jewellery, careful Object Source Lighting from the shell below, and meticulous eye-work. The conch shell she cradles is richly textured — spiral ridges, barnacle clusters, and a fluted opening that cries out for OSL effects suggesting a glow from within. The sailor figure below is equally detailed: visible musculature across the back and shoulders, tousled hair with individual strand definition, and a desperate upstretched arm that creates a powerful diagonal compositional line. The base is an explosion of organic texture — crashing wave foam, rough volcanic rock formations, encrusting coral growths, and sea debris — a surface playground for sponge texturing, stippled foam effects, and deep shadow glazing into every crevice. The colour-coded image reveals the sculpt is designed with clearly separated parts for maximum painting access before assembly.

Available in 75mm and 140mm scales, this multi-part kit is printed in high quality resin at precision resolution that captures every fin edge, scale row, and strand of hair with exceptional fidelity. Parts assemble cleanly with standard hobby adhesive, and the generous scale of the 140mm option makes this an ideal showcase centrepiece.

Designed by CA3D, this diorama is a legitimate competition contender — a narrative piece with strong visual storytelling, complex surface variety, and a dynamic composition that reads powerfully from every viewing angle. Display-case worthy at any scale, it will command attention in any collector cabinet or competition entry.

- Designer: CA3D
- Scale options available: 75mm and 140mm
- Scenic diorama base included — crashing waves, coral rock formation, two-figure composition with mermaid and sailor
- Ideal for experienced painters, diorama enthusiasts, display collectors, and competition entrants
- Printed in high quality resin

⚠️ Important Notes
- Printed in durable resin—fragile; handle with care
- Ships unpainted and ready for priming
- Minor support marks may be visible
- Requires glue for assembly; sanding tools recommended
- Images may contain digital renders. All models are test printed for detail and printability

📦 Shipping Information
- Processing: 1–4 business days
- Tracking: Included with every order
- Packaging: Professionally packed to preserve detail
- Free Shipping: Orders over $35
- Returns: Accepted within 14 days; buyer pays return shipping and loss in value if item is not returned in original condition