PHOTOS: MODEL
The Korsun Pocket - 1944
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 12, 2005
KitMaker: 14,499 posts
Armorama: 11,675 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 12:29 AM UTC
Hi Valdimer,
Thanks for sharing this one. An outstanding example of a largish dio displaying exceptional skill. Everything from the ground work to the finished kits and placement of the figures works well.
A real pleasure to view, with something going on everywhere one looks.
Excellent stuff, really exceptional work.
Al
'Action this Day'
Winston Spencer Churchill
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: February 17, 2008
KitMaker: 2 posts
Armorama: 1 posts
Posted: Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 11:25 PM UTC
Excellent job......... front, back and in between
Excellent!
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: February 03, 2006
KitMaker: 228 posts
Armorama: 225 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 02:20 PM UTC
Wow. Truly amazing. What a great job you did and it does look darn cold.
California, United States
Joined: February 07, 2007
KitMaker: 11 posts
Armorama: 9 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 03:36 PM UTC
Fantastic. I could look at the pictures for hours. That is one of the dioramas that will have people looking at it for a long time. Great details and a flow to follow.
"It was the only rock in the house!"
Uncle Fester

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Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: July 20, 2006
KitMaker: 10,069 posts
Armorama: 4,677 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 07:51 PM UTC
Fantastic work!!
Thanks for sharing
Campaign'oholic - 252+ campaigns completed
Kronoberg, Sweden
Joined: February 21, 2007
KitMaker: 105 posts
Armorama: 102 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 08:38 PM UTC
By far the greatest diorama i´ve seen in a long long time. I lift my hat and salute your work.

best regards
Thomas
North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 26, 2007
KitMaker: 2,116 posts
Armorama: 1,080 posts
Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 07:22 AM UTC
Amazeing Dio ! The detailing is outstanding, at first glance I thought I was looking at a WWII photo.
New Jersey, United States
Joined: January 05, 2005
KitMaker: 2,185 posts
Armorama: 1,813 posts
Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 11:01 PM UTC
Vladimir, that's one beautiful looking dio.
Very good snow work, which is hard to replicate convincingly.
Glenn
Vitsyebskaya, Belarus
Joined: February 16, 2008
KitMaker: 2 posts
Armorama: 1 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 03:48 AM UTC
Thank you everyone for the comments! I really appreciate it.
Vladimir
Arizona, United States
Joined: January 11, 2002
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 229 posts
Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 12:06 PM UTC
Great work on the aspects of a winter setting. Snow, groundwork, etc. Looks really good.
The mud packed into the tracks is also nice.
Airborne Infantry - All the way!
Hungary
Joined: February 22, 2008
KitMaker: 2 posts
Armorama: 1 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 03:53 AM UTC
This is the best diorama what I have ever seen!
United States
Joined: December 08, 2007
KitMaker: 25 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 05:04 AM UTC
im really new at the diorama stuff but OMFG THATS AMAZING MAN. awe some job indeed. i think i speak for everyone when i say stunning work
United States
Joined: December 08, 2007
KitMaker: 25 posts
Armorama: 14 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 05:12 AM UTC
(goin off the post of the guy tht destroyed the dio) i ask u all. if someone destroyed this work of art theis master piece would you not want to murder them.(very very slowly so for them to feel all the pain)
Wojewodztwo Slaskie, Poland
Joined: October 21, 2003
KitMaker: 529 posts
Armorama: 500 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 04:05 AM UTC
It's really amazing, looks great.
Indiana, United States
Joined: August 19, 2007
KitMaker: 2,184 posts
Armorama: 1,468 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 11:55 AM UTC
Hey Valdimer, Just outstanding craftsmanship. Growing up in the north east I can say that you have captured the very essence of a cold winter day. Your ability to lay down snow in such an authentic way surpasses all that I have seen. It sits natural and where it belongs. The building and thatched roof are exceptional, and the A.F.V.'s and troops all blend in harmony. Very well executed and leaves no doubt of the story. My hat's off to you and your skill, and may the skunk who was thoughtless enough, may his hands be crazy glued forever!!! bob d.
There is no return policy on time spent
Connecticut, United States
Joined: January 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,027 posts
Armorama: 595 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 07:31 PM UTC
"COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR ... IT IS THE WILLINGNESS TO WALK THROUGH IT."
Kentucky, United States
Joined: May 27, 2007
KitMaker: 327 posts
Armorama: 259 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - 01:45 AM UTC

OUTSTANDING
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 10, 2011
KitMaker: 7,941 posts
Armorama: 7,934 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - 02:41 AM UTC
I agree with who ever said"The best dio that I've ever seen". Not only is everything well made and very convincing looking,but it all makes sense. The figgies are doing what they should be doing and not all just standing around. They all compliment each other nicely,as do the vehicles. And of course,the groundwork.... SPECTACULAR!!!!
J
Wien, Austria
Joined: May 20, 2011
KitMaker: 1,744 posts
Armorama: 1,727 posts
Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 - 02:59 AM UTC
I had a close look at the pictures.....and found all the thoughts I had in the posts above, from "I can feel the cold" to "the best winter dio.."
So this work of art apparently generates similar reactions with all of us modellers/dio-builders.
Congratulations Sir, outstanding achievement indeed!!!
Happy New Year to all (btw)!!!!!!!
Cheers
Romain
un pour tous et tous pour un!
Florida, United States
Joined: May 14, 2012
KitMaker: 730 posts
Armorama: 624 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2013 - 02:20 PM UTC
Truly inspiring!
From the realistic overall effect -brrr!-
to the layout/composition being very believable
-it's beautiful!
I feel the figures are ALL perfectly posed and a
viewer can easily read what's going on. Which is
a lot. But not too busy or cluttered.
This is like 4-5 vignettes combined, and
it is spot-on. A Medic in a great coat?
Outstanding!!!
Thank You Vladimir. Cheers
Dave
"No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity.
But I know none, and therefore am no beast."
Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: October 10, 2010
KitMaker: 764 posts
Armorama: 742 posts
Posted: Friday, January 04, 2013 - 02:58 PM UTC
bill_c
Campaigns AdministratorNew Jersey, United States
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 10,553 posts
Armorama: 8,109 posts
Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013 - 10:40 AM UTC
Fantastic, especially the partially-destroyed house. Really looks realistic.
North Carolina, United States
Joined: June 26, 2007
KitMaker: 2,116 posts
Armorama: 1,080 posts
Posted: Monday, January 07, 2013 - 04:25 PM UTC
Hi,
BY Far , it is the Coolest Dio I have seen.
milvehfan