Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
I've always found Ancient #Rome to be an incredibly interesting time-period and ever since I was a kid, I was intrigued by Gladiators. Now as an adult #ActionFigure collector that makes dioramas, I feel like its time to make my first ever Gladiator arena for my 1:12 scale Mythic Legions action figure by Four Horseman Studios.
Watch as I build a 1:12 scale Gladiator Arena #Diorama using Mythic Legions action figures. Inspired by Ancient Rome, this cinematic display captures the epic clash of two legendary warriors in a battle for glory.
Watch another Diorama build, here: youtube.com/watch?v=PDRdgU2dMAs&list=PLjnjo-v8l661IfxyOOG7NcQYCK_uKt0lb&index=2&t=136s
Become a VASCO Toys Patron: patreon.com/VASCOToys
Browse my diorama products and subscribe to my newsletter at website: vascotoys.com
Purchase items on my Etsy: vascotoys.etsy.com
Purchase items on my eBay: ebay.com/usr/vasco48_sc
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PRODUCT LINKS:
-1:12 Scale Gladiator Arena Section Diorama - vascotoys.etsy.com/listing/4295922977/112-scale-gladiator-arena-section-for
- 1:12 Scale Brick Guide (Physical Item) - vascotoys.etsy.com/listing/4295909436/112-scale-6-brick-guide-physical-item
-1:12 Scale Brick Guide (3D print file) - vascotoys.etsy.com/listing/1888754492/112-scale-brick-guide-6-ruler-stl-file
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - They are destined to meet in battle...
01:08 - An arena made of FOAM and plastic?
02:29 - A new TOOL to carve foam bricks.
03:39 - Time for some GLUE and some magnets.
04:16 - The DREADED Lion's plate...
05:36 - Glue, glue and more glue.
06:10 - A sandy arena using DIRT.
06:42 - Base Coats and Ancient Rome
07:07 - THIS is how you spray paint XPS Foam.
07:33 - Simulated brick mortar and weathering time.
08:08 - Gold is the color of Lions?
08:31 - This step tied the paint job together.
09:39 - Who will win? Vitus or Rahmulus?
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3D PRINTING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
- Ender 3 V2 3D printer - amazon.com/Official-Creality-Motherboard-Carborundum-8-66x8-66x9-84/dp/B07FFTHMMN?keywords=ender+3+v2&qid=1672256877&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=285e7a51e871f414c9ae
-Elegoo Staurn 4 Ultra - amzn.to/4fSZYUP
-Elegoo Water Washable Resin - amzn.to/4fR8C6l
- Digital Calipers - amazon.com/dp/B07VSVMWTJ?coliid=IR28P2H4FM242&colid=YP6NCFDV2YP2&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=bc444eda79d1c2019dd8724210a0d54c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Hatchbox Black PLA 1.75mm diameter - amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0ECR5I?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=77371e10ddd82a43d8b230b8c4dcc1e0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
FOAM CARVING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
- Proxxon Hotwire Foam Cutting Table - amazon.com/Proxxon-37080-Wire-Cutter-THERMOCUT/dp/B0017NS8H6?crid=3EEJ7W6T23162&keywords=proxxon+hotwire+foam+cutting+table&qid=1672257035&sprefix=proxxon+hotwire+foam+cutting+tabl%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=83ca3586ad23c852b86a7302a23b32a7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Proxxon 38700 Footswitch FS - amazon.com/dp/B0017NP2M0?coliid=IG8GM1J7R7R2Q&colid=YP6NCFDV2YP2&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=25e22b0e4b61c226267559654d3299c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Utility Knife 12 Pack - amazon.com/gp/product/B08P1D7W15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=1adf757a1384896b015ae3896e646d1a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Ceramic Magnets - amazon.com/gp/product/B072HV6NLB?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=b09f973cc6f55ba4789c41158d32c97c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- X-acto X602 Blades 100 Pack - amazon.com/gp/product/B000789P4M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=558de9575aa96222c6252423ac64207e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
OTHER SUPPLIES
- Hotwire Foam Factory styrogoo - hotwirefoamfactory.com/-028SG--StyroGoo-.html
- Ryobi Glue Gun - amzn.to/3CtPI7f
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Please follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter:
Contact vascotoys@gmail.com for commission requests.
___________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER - VASCO Toys is part of the amazon associates program. If you click on any of the amazon product links in this blog, I will receive a small commission on those sales at no extra charge to you.
I am not responsible for any harm or injury that may be caused a result of others attempting diorama building or any of the projects seen on this channel. Build at your own risk.
I've always found Ancient #Rome to be an incredibly interesting time-period and ever since I was a kid, I was intrigued by Gladiators. Now as an adult #ActionFigure collector that makes dioramas, I feel like its time to make my first ever Gladiator arena for my 1:12 scale Mythic Legions action figure by Four Horseman Studios.
Watch as I build a 1:12 scale Gladiator Arena #Diorama using Mythic Legions action figures. Inspired by Ancient Rome, this cinematic display captures the epic clash of two legendary warriors in a battle for glory.
Watch another Diorama build, here: youtube.com/watch?v=PDRdgU2dMAs&list=PLjnjo-v8l661IfxyOOG7NcQYCK_uKt0lb&index=2&t=136s
Become a VASCO Toys Patron: patreon.com/VASCOToys
Browse my diorama products and subscribe to my newsletter at website: vascotoys.com
Purchase items on my Etsy: vascotoys.etsy.com
Purchase items on my eBay: ebay.com/usr/vasco48_sc
___________________________________________________________________________
PRODUCT LINKS:
-1:12 Scale Gladiator Arena Section Diorama - vascotoys.etsy.com/listing/4295922977/112-scale-gladiator-arena-section-for
- 1:12 Scale Brick Guide (Physical Item) - vascotoys.etsy.com/listing/4295909436/112-scale-6-brick-guide-physical-item
-1:12 Scale Brick Guide (3D print file) - vascotoys.etsy.com/listing/1888754492/112-scale-brick-guide-6-ruler-stl-file
___________________________________________________________________________
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - They are destined to meet in battle...
01:08 - An arena made of FOAM and plastic?
02:29 - A new TOOL to carve foam bricks.
03:39 - Time for some GLUE and some magnets.
04:16 - The DREADED Lion's plate...
05:36 - Glue, glue and more glue.
06:10 - A sandy arena using DIRT.
06:42 - Base Coats and Ancient Rome
07:07 - THIS is how you spray paint XPS Foam.
07:33 - Simulated brick mortar and weathering time.
08:08 - Gold is the color of Lions?
08:31 - This step tied the paint job together.
09:39 - Who will win? Vitus or Rahmulus?
___________________________________________________________________________
3D PRINTING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
- Ender 3 V2 3D printer - amazon.com/Official-Creality-Motherboard-Carborundum-8-66x8-66x9-84/dp/B07FFTHMMN?keywords=ender+3+v2&qid=1672256877&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=285e7a51e871f414c9ae
-Elegoo Staurn 4 Ultra - amzn.to/4fSZYUP
-Elegoo Water Washable Resin - amzn.to/4fR8C6l
- Digital Calipers - amazon.com/dp/B07VSVMWTJ?coliid=IR28P2H4FM242&colid=YP6NCFDV2YP2&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=bc444eda79d1c2019dd8724210a0d54c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Hatchbox Black PLA 1.75mm diameter - amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0ECR5I?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=77371e10ddd82a43d8b230b8c4dcc1e0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
FOAM CARVING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
- Proxxon Hotwire Foam Cutting Table - amazon.com/Proxxon-37080-Wire-Cutter-THERMOCUT/dp/B0017NS8H6?crid=3EEJ7W6T23162&keywords=proxxon+hotwire+foam+cutting+table&qid=1672257035&sprefix=proxxon+hotwire+foam+cutting+tabl%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=83ca3586ad23c852b86a7302a23b32a7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Proxxon 38700 Footswitch FS - amazon.com/dp/B0017NP2M0?coliid=IG8GM1J7R7R2Q&colid=YP6NCFDV2YP2&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=25e22b0e4b61c226267559654d3299c4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Utility Knife 12 Pack - amazon.com/gp/product/B08P1D7W15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=1adf757a1384896b015ae3896e646d1a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- Ceramic Magnets - amazon.com/gp/product/B072HV6NLB?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=b09f973cc6f55ba4789c41158d32c97c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
- X-acto X602 Blades 100 Pack - amazon.com/gp/product/B000789P4M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=vascotoys02-20&linkId=558de9575aa96222c6252423ac64207e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
OTHER SUPPLIES
- Hotwire Foam Factory styrogoo - hotwirefoamfactory.com/-028SG--StyroGoo-.html
- Ryobi Glue Gun - amzn.to/3CtPI7f
___________________________________________________________________________
Please follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter:
Contact vascotoys@gmail.com for commission requests.
___________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER - VASCO Toys is part of the amazon associates program. If you click on any of the amazon product links in this blog, I will receive a small commission on those sales at no extra charge to you.
I am not responsible for any harm or injury that may be caused a result of others attempting diorama building or any of the projects seen on this channel. Build at your own risk.
