Ok, so the name isn't very original, and neither is the idea..(cheers to csago)

Any comment would be appreciated. I still have a ways to go with my figure painting, but this was also my first tiger stripe figure. Also, I think the water is more green than it should be....probably should be browner? Another thing I've noticed is that the paint job looks kindve....lumpy/textured. I'm assuming that means I should be watering down the paint?

Anyways, tell me what you think.

looks good, nice scene, although id lay off the drybrushing on a figure,try to use shading , much nicer and less harsh.

this example is 1/16 but same principles apply

more on shading

HTH

Matthew, the title is fine because it caught my attention; the idea is too, especially commendable is your giving credit where it is due because originality is VERY hard to come by these days,anywhere! I think that maybe you are using enamels for painting,if I´m not mistaken? Well it looks like that maybe they have "gone off".Enamels are great when you open a brand new tin & mix it well ,but then it´s short useful life starts ticking away unless one goes through the trouble of thoroughly cleaning the lid & rim of the tin each time it´s opened.Tamiya acrylics don´t suit my purpose for figure painting either ,so I use Vallejo acrylics,great for mixing ,blending,shading,washes,dry-brushing & they seem to last forever once opened,although handling should be avoided once applied. James is right about the shading but I use different combinations & in no specific order,until it looks ok to me. The colour of the water shouldn´t really be an issue because it looks different depending on angle of view,light conditions ,weather conditions & surrounding areas. I like, & the only technical criticism I can come up with is that he should have a "cammed-up" face. To go about this you should use an extremely watered down colour, transparent even, applied with a fine brush.Practice that method over a flesh colour first & you may find that it´s surprising how transparent it has to be to look effective. It´s obvious that you enjoy your modelling so let your confidence allow you to be a bit more daring. We´re all here to share inspiration.

Hi there Matthew

Just from the perspective of looking at the model as a piece of work, my only gripe would be the framing since the deep band of light coloured wood containing and framing the dio all round makes it look as if the grunt has dived into the local pond in a shopping centre.

I think the vegitation and the water looks just amazing and the whole idea of the dio tells the story. Maybe just a better way of framing to get it to look the part and to give it a better backdrop to show it off.

Is there a russian grenade attached to the string to act as the detonator to the rest of the explosives?

JMO

Nige

Hello
Like the diorama. Interesting layout.
The shrubs/grass look very good.
Have to agree with the figure about Not drybrushing. Try a light wash.

hi , good diorama , i think if you used thin single piece of speaker wire ( from a set of ear phones or telephone wire ) for the trip wire i might look a little cleaner ,