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Russ Sharp : The May 2005 Diorama Exhibition

Stay tuned guys... Russ wouldn't be Russ if he hadn't already submitted another excellent diorama for publication. Soon in this theatre !

Great stuff!!! Thanks for sharing, he is a master!! Ron

Back in the 80s when I became infatuated with building armour it was very basic and still in the model car mode of doing things,along comes the odd diorama from Verlinden,I sought out his books and my days of learning began. Verlinden quickly became my military vehicle and diorama mentor and I studied every one of his works,his control of detail,his control of groundcover and lastly his ability to tie it all together in a finish that was so pleasing to the eye I new I had to master his style. Along the way I learned a few things on my own which does happen. Yes I still do alot of Verlinden works as refresher builds if you will,to challenge my skills to this day,guess I will always do so from time to time.A master,no,I learned from one!!

No problem Kelly,a build is never a lost cause,you make it work,yes my canal bridge is still intact and will become reality one day,lol!

I feel very privelleged to have seen some of Russ's work in real life when I visited Victoria a couple of years ago - believe me guys the pics pale beside the real thing. A good diorama will keep the viewer interested for ages looking at tiny details, and Russ's larger pieces are great examples of this art.

Fantastic work. I remember when he first came on board a ilttle while ago and I was blown away by his gallery

Very impressive collection. Beautiful work.

Russ, I did not meant it as a attack on you, not at all, I just said that I saw where you get your inspiration from but you made it your own, great build, a lot of detail and great composition

No problem Roadkill,gave me the oppritunity to share a little background and many thanks to all of you for all your wonderful comments! As Danny has mentioned I have already submitted another new piece and have just completed "the bridgehead",pics have yet to be taken. At the request of a few friends I am starting my Dragon 3in1 Tiger kit,it will be in a dio as well.

Fantastic work. Great choice of subjects. Recon