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The Ambush

a photo feature by Hussein El Kaissy
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Hussein El Kaissy is still a beginner modeller in his own words but he wished to share images of his sixth diorama with us all. The diorama featuring an M577 command post kit by Tamiya added to a Vignette base by "North road". It features an M577 entering a street in Egypt and being ambushed by some insurgents. The figures used are from parts of different kits. The most challenging parts of the build was to bring the M577 to a weathering state suitable for heavy desert service and still keep the balance of a working tank. Also the placement of the figures took a lot of time and consideration due to the limited space of the vignette base. I tried to bring the elements together to insure an interesting view from all angles of the Diorama.
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About the Author

About Hussein El Kaissy (helkaissy)
FROM: AL QAHIRAH, EGYPT / لعربية

37 years old Egyptian Engineer, I have started modeling since 2013 and got totally hooked to it. My background as a painter helped me a lot to progress in the hobby. My focus is usually on modern armor and Dioramas mainly in Egypt and the Arab region.


Comments

Grauwolf
I guess it could be called a "SUICIDE AMBUSH". Very nice work, Hussein. Cheers, Joe
AUG 09, 2014 - 05:25 AM
helkaissy
I agree the space is tight and might probably kill all the figures, except the dog must live
AUG 09, 2014 - 06:24 AM
helkaissy
I was bound by the ready base dimensions in order to get a good RPG range i should have used a rectangular base
AUG 09, 2014 - 06:27 AM
justsendit
Whatever you do, don't kill the dog! ... He's alerting the stupid patrol guys that they are about to get whacked by the stupid RPG wielding insurgent! All kidding aside ... I like it. Nice work!
AUG 09, 2014 - 09:28 AM
JPTRR
Hussein, nice work. While all of the comments about proximity of the shooters to the target are valid, I agree with Bill_C. In model railroading the concept is called "forced perspective". Few of us have the space to model a recommended minimum range of engagement.
AUG 09, 2014 - 02:44 PM
SaxonTheShiba
Hussein, nice looking diorama sir. I like the weathering on the -577. Frederick, well stated. Sometimes reality and perspective have to be adjusted to accommodate practicality and space concerns. Not many of us would have room to build and/or store dioramas that would depict normal space and distance. Look forward to more models, Hussein. Regards Ian
AUG 09, 2014 - 10:51 PM
ti
Well done on this build. I see you used some of the same figures I used on my close contact dio. Nice job.
AUG 11, 2014 - 12:54 AM
bill_c
Yes, nice work. Let's emphasize the positive, gents.
AUG 11, 2014 - 10:31 AM
noddy927
I think considering you have only been model building for a year this is a respectable build. The items used and the space available has been used well if a little cramped, but you will gain some valuable experience from this. Keep at it Hussein, I await your next build. Regards Pete
AUG 11, 2014 - 11:57 PM
zorrolobo
somebody save that puppy! Just kidding. nice job. And the piece does stimulate discussion, and that is goog. After all it should be a FUN hobby.
AUG 12, 2014 - 05:17 AM
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