Here are my next few dioramas I have 2 more in the works but I am slowed down by my real life artwork, deadlines deadlines.
just noticed i have 5 more here not 4
The vehicles are all Forces of Valor and 2st century and I have not gotten a chance to add my own weathering and since they are collectibles I worry about doing so, but then again they are mine and I guess i didn't buy em to sell em. Plus a few of those things really need it.
I might have to start building the 1/35 scale tanks again, it has been so very long since I got a tamiya kit (78, was a wirlblewind)
I am doing some repaints right now to learn how to weather and stuff, but seeing how quickly I am progressing at these dioramas, I keep wanting to try new things in that area.
not enough time in the day.
click thumbs, I have detail shots too. just wanted to get these up

You've definitely developed your own style of groundwork. I like it. My favorite is the second one, the grass growing out of the rock is a nice touch. The tree on the last one is quite dramatic.

They all look quite nice to me. I especially like the white T34

The only thing I'd say is that none of these are really dioramas. The lack of figures or story would probably preclude that description. Indeed, I don't even think they can be turned a vignette. They are just vehicles (good ones) on scenic bases (good ones).

Rob

well not being familiar with the terminology or lingo surrounding the subject, I just use the term loosely.
The t-34 is a nice tank, but it is a pre-made that I made the base for.
That is what I make them for I sold a few of these on ebay, but mainly i make them to replace the plain black plastic bases that come with the Forces of Valor tanks and vehicles.
I am sure that when I am done I might sell the collection and start building actual kits, if not before then.

Nice displays. The bases look really nice.

I'm not familiar with "Forces of Valor" or "21st Century". What scale are they? Are they plastic or metal die-cast? They look great whatever they are.

Jim

they are diecast, run about $40--50 a pop but you can find places that sell them lower online, I know some dealers. They are 1/32 and for the money the detail is quite good. There are 2 versions made of most vehicles. The "Action series" which has less stowage accessories and details on the paint job. Then the "enthusiast series" which is the top dog of sorts. The action series make a great set of candidates for repaints of modification, while the enthusiast are rarely seen in toy stores and go OOP after awhile. You can find them at hobby stores like Hobbytown. The Action series can be found at Target and toys r us.
I have a couple of links here, one is the company site
http://www.forcesofvalor.com/series.aspx?series_id=1
and this one is to a guy that collects all kinds of tanks so this link is to his forces of valor breakdown, he has many other sections like Corgi and such.
http://www.mikes-tanks.com/FOV.htm

but FoV's real gems are the 1/16 Tigers, panthers and King tiger's like these here
(if you want to see one hell of a packing job and excellent gift click this. wow)

king tiger YIKES nice
Another amazing King Tiger
Whittman's Tiger
Whittman's Final Battle


21st century tanks are also called Ultimate Soldier and 32x or cold steel. They are mostly plastic these days and they make varying sizes, but 1/48 and 1/32 mostly. They are fairly well in the detail dept, and are fun to touch up and make your own versions. They also have a wider selection of different AFVs because they don't have to worry much about zinc prices with the die cast metal like other brands. Plus they have been around a while longer and really pump them out.