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Gemini 7 Recovery!

a build story by Bob Santos
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This diorama was done for Chris Bent who was the OIC (officer in-charge) of the recovery team for Gemini 7. The posing of the figures was to try to replicate a photo taken December 18, 1965. Chris sent me tons of b/w and color photos to work from plus lots of "you had to be there" information such as the fact that all the divers had signal flares duct taped to their knife scabbards, Sutherland, the diver in the water, had red hair and wore a non standard blue face mask, and that sort of stuff.

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Plasticbattle
It may not be "technically a military diorama", but this was a pleasure to see. The whole concept and finishing is excellent. The water ...... oh the water....... this will be talked about for some time to come. It is simply amazing! The guys from the dio campaign will be taking note! Thanks Jim for bringing this to our attention. Good man Bob...... as good as they get!
APR 29, 2003 - 07:54 PM
User_789
This is the best dio-idea I ever seen! Bob, I like the way you did the water, it is amazing! Other water-dios I have seen haven't got transparent water, so I like the your idea with this sort of water water.
APR 29, 2003 - 09:57 PM
slodder
That is a Great diorama. I love the subject. Well executed, well done. Wonderful stuff
APR 30, 2003 - 12:13 AM
Oberst
I have never seen anything quite like this, great idea. The fact that the dio is so well do is also a huge plus Excellent Dio, Andrew
APR 30, 2003 - 01:21 AM
PorkChop
Wow, that's really great. What a wonderful dio. Spectacular work!!!! Nate Wisc. USA
APR 30, 2003 - 01:47 AM
TimberWolf
Wow Great work on that water and dio! That is one of the coolest I've seen :-) Keep up the good work!
APR 30, 2003 - 03:30 AM
Eagle
..... just another EXCELLENT from the Eagle.... mouth and eyes where wide open when watching this !! Compliments all the way ! Thanks Bob for the permission to share this masterpiece with our members.
APR 30, 2003 - 06:16 AM
KFMagee
What's to say that hasn't been said? Great water, both in terms of color, shading, and shape... and a great concept of "above or below" viewing.... really enjoyed you sharing this with us! We have some DARN talented people on this board!
APR 30, 2003 - 04:36 PM
cfbush2000
Just outstanding! What a great tribute to the jumpers who risked thier lives in these missions and so many more. Thanks for sharing it Jim.
MAY 02, 2003 - 02:47 AM
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