hey folks, thanks for the well wishes again.
Edit : youtube is working and I found this video - terrible quality if you want details, but great overview of pretty much most of the models there! I have some detail pics to add later.. Adam
http://youtu.be/pR3W1e1SijE
edit 2: someone elses pix with easy navigation https://picasaweb.google.com/TarokZA/ModelExpo2011#
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That Aussie's in Iraq Diorama, 2006
Adamskii
Joined: November 06, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 01:31 PM UTC
Adamskii
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Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 11:17 PM UTC
photobuckets working again..
hers the link to the folder I am putting my pics in.
http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/poopnfish/melbourne%20model%20expo%202011/
heres a few of the other dioramas.
2nd and 3rd place
Adam
hers the link to the folder I am putting my pics in.
http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/poopnfish/melbourne%20model%20expo%202011/
heres a few of the other dioramas.
2nd and 3rd place
Adam
zontar
Joined: August 27, 2006
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 12:07 AM UTC
Adam: Congratulations!! I really appreciate your attitude towards the competition. Also, in my opinion, People's Choice is the best award to get, as it conveys an appeal to the "average" person, rather than too much focus on scoring points in the judging.
One day I hope to make it down under to see your work in person.
Happy Modelling, -zon
One day I hope to make it down under to see your work in person.
Happy Modelling, -zon
didgeboy
Joined: September 21, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 17, 2011 - 04:38 AM UTC
Adam,
Just had to add that I am still blown away by the quality of the models that you have built and think that even with the "flaws" you still have a masterpiece on your hands that is worthy of more "study" and attention.
Kudos on your awards well deserved.
I have found here that the quality of the model is only part of the equation in this hobby and in this case is only rivaled by the quality of modeler. You are both a gracious winner and competitor. Cheers.
Just had to add that I am still blown away by the quality of the models that you have built and think that even with the "flaws" you still have a masterpiece on your hands that is worthy of more "study" and attention.
Kudos on your awards well deserved.
I have found here that the quality of the model is only part of the equation in this hobby and in this case is only rivaled by the quality of modeler. You are both a gracious winner and competitor. Cheers.
keithaj
Joined: September 19, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 11:26 PM UTC
hi there i really like your diorama, could you tell me where you got the chickens from thanks keith
Adamskii
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Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011 - 02:11 AM UTC
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hi there i really like your diorama, could you tell me where you got the chickens from thanks keith
hello Keith,
2 of the chickens are from the tamiya farmyard animals set ( the bigger a nd probably overscale ones), while the other chickens are from I think the dougs originals animals set - not 100% sure, but particularly the chicken with its wing up and the eggs under it. Im sure its dougs originals or mk35 ... been a while since I had to think about it!. One of the "chickens" is a goose or duck but painted chicken colour and camouflaged at the bottom cage..
hope that helps.
Adam
PS, local model comp at end of October , thinking of fiddling,.... tinkering.. any suiggestions i might entertain ? .. let me know.
AussieReg
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Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011 - 11:05 AM UTC
Quoted Text
PS, local model comp at end of October , thinking of fiddling,.... tinkering.. any suiggestions i might entertain ? .. let me know.
Hmmm, start a new one, a little bigger though would be good mate !
Adamskii
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Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 07:40 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextPS, local model comp at end of October , thinking of fiddling,.... tinkering.. any suiggestions i might entertain ? .. let me know.
Hmmm, start a new one, a little bigger though would be good mate !
ok how about a speed build desert scene - 3 square feet of board and 3 kilos of fine sane... glue in place... done
Coming over or do u know anyone that is ?
Adz
SovietBoy22
Joined: September 04, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 06:06 AM UTC
Hi
Just wondering
On page 4, in the background, I think I saw a ZSU-23-4. If so would it be possible for you to post a couple of pics of it please.
Cheers
Euan
Just wondering
On page 4, in the background, I think I saw a ZSU-23-4. If so would it be possible for you to post a couple of pics of it please.
Cheers
Euan
Adamskii
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Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 01:49 AM UTC
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Hi
Just wondering
On page 4, in the background, I think I saw a ZSU-23-4. If so would it be possible for you to post a couple of pics of it please.
Cheers
Euan
ahh yes my zsu project... you spied correctly.
Will post some pics for you soon.
over christmas break when I get 5 mins to myself..
Adamskii
a small pic can be found here :
http://www.saplasticmodellers.com.au/gallery_articles/gallery/expo10pages/10page4.htm about half way down the page..
Adamskii
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Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 01:58 AM UTC
I just realised I forgot to tell everyone -
I won best of show at the local SAPMA competitionwith this Aussies in Iraq diuorama. In total the diorama won 9 trophies all up for various things such as best scratchbuild, best diorama, best of show, best Australian themed entry , plus the vehicles won a first , a third and a best of category for armoured vehicles, plus peoples choice and entrants choice trophies.
Quite a catch.
The diorama was build I am sure I mentioned in the very first post, to aggresively challenge that title (best of show)
The final piece of closure is for me to get off my butt and get these photo taken - the proper ones - and a glass case made to go over the top. things are moving slowly with the loaning of the diorama but thats for another day.
Adam
I won best of show at the local SAPMA competitionwith this Aussies in Iraq diuorama. In total the diorama won 9 trophies all up for various things such as best scratchbuild, best diorama, best of show, best Australian themed entry , plus the vehicles won a first , a third and a best of category for armoured vehicles, plus peoples choice and entrants choice trophies.
Quite a catch.
The diorama was build I am sure I mentioned in the very first post, to aggresively challenge that title (best of show)
The final piece of closure is for me to get off my butt and get these photo taken - the proper ones - and a glass case made to go over the top. things are moving slowly with the loaning of the diorama but thats for another day.
Adam
parrot
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Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 11:45 AM UTC
Great for you Adam,
Well deserved.Followed from the start.If you recall I started what you probably hate was the idea of a book on the build.Still think it's a good idea.
All the best to you and your family for the holidays.
Tom
Well deserved.Followed from the start.If you recall I started what you probably hate was the idea of a book on the build.Still think it's a good idea.
All the best to you and your family for the holidays.
Tom
SovietBoy22
Joined: September 04, 2011
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Posted: Friday, December 16, 2011 - 10:21 PM UTC
Thanks Alot and Merry Christmas
Euan
Euan
specmod
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Posted: Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 12:05 AM UTC
Mate, highly deserved and well done, was great to meet you at melbourne and hope to catch up again,
for your intrest here is web for my new buisiness www.folditmodels.com
some good stuff.
cheers
for your intrest here is web for my new buisiness www.folditmodels.com
some good stuff.
cheers
AussieReg
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Posted: Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 11:25 AM UTC
Congrats on your awards Adam, recognition very well deserved mate !!
Cheers, D
Cheers, D
Adamskii
Joined: November 06, 2010
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Posted: Friday, November 23, 2012 - 09:32 PM UTC
Hi folks been almost a year since last post . Just letting you know that the photo bucket account linked to this blog is going back to basic from pro and some pics might be limited if bandwidth is too heavy .
Never fear all the pics are still there.
Cheers
Adam
Never fear all the pics are still there.
Cheers
Adam
youngtiger1
Joined: May 14, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 09:58 PM UTC
Super, I just redound this old thread and I want to see this through. So, I'll follow a long...
Tanksami
Joined: August 06, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 10:25 PM UTC
Hi Adam,
Congrats on your fantastic diorama I remember it from the expo & all of us judging all the different entrants discussed it & how yours stood out. I also heard lots of people commenting on how great it was all weekend long.
I will look forward to your next masterpiece as I have heard that when you do attend & enter you normally take out the gongs.
Cheers Mike
Congrats on your fantastic diorama I remember it from the expo & all of us judging all the different entrants discussed it & how yours stood out. I also heard lots of people commenting on how great it was all weekend long.
I will look forward to your next masterpiece as I have heard that when you do attend & enter you normally take out the gongs.
Cheers Mike
GeneralFailure
Joined: February 15, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 11:42 AM UTC
Adam,
i have not been on this site very often the past seven years, and I overlooked this.
I just spent the entire evening admiring the step-by-step approach. What an incredible diorama this has become!
Where is it now? Did you loan it to a museum or do you still display it on modeling shows?
I look forward to your future work.
Best regards and sincere congratulations
Jan
i have not been on this site very often the past seven years, and I overlooked this.
I just spent the entire evening admiring the step-by-step approach. What an incredible diorama this has become!
Where is it now? Did you loan it to a museum or do you still display it on modeling shows?
I look forward to your future work.
Best regards and sincere congratulations
Jan
sweaver
Joined: April 19, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 10:45 PM UTC
Congrats Adam. Some well deserved wins there. Now get those final pictures! 
Looking at your last few build posts, I must say that the quality of the work puts it up there with Claude Joachin's Clervaux diorama. I never thought I'd ever say that about anyone's work, but you really have done it.
Nice work. Very nice work.
Looking at your last few build posts, I must say that the quality of the work puts it up there with Claude Joachin's Clervaux diorama. I never thought I'd ever say that about anyone's work, but you really have done it.
Nice work. Very nice work.
GeneralFailure
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 10:51 PM UTC
I'd by very interested to read more about the way you cast your house. Your pictures explain a lot about the casting process, but what product do you use? Is this plaster ? Any additional info would be appreciated. I read your intention to provide more information on the subject, but I did not find it. Did I overlook it or is this a future project?
I'm still mighty impressed with this diorama.
I'm still mighty impressed with this diorama.
Adamskii
Joined: November 06, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 09:02 PM UTC
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I'd by very interested to read more about the way you cast your house. Your pictures explain a lot about the casting process, but what product do you use? Is this plaster ? Any additional info would be appreciated. I read your intention to provide more information on the subject, but I did not find it. Did I overlook it or is this a future project?
Thnks for the feedback. I did promise I would do a step by step on my buildings (like the road etc)and when I get back to dioramas I will fullfill that promise. A few things to happen first though such as new camera, computer and finding time with a toddler around...
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Where is it now? Did you loan it to a museum or do you still display it on modeling shows?
It is in my games room at home. It has done a short stint at two RSL's and My local armoured unit had it on display for a short amount of time. I have found it a challenge to part with it for no monetry compensation... and the suggested recipients have been very clear in their policy of donation and owner transferrance thus far (war memorial etc)
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Looking at your last few build posts, I must say that the quality of the work puts it up there with Claude Joachin's Clervaux diorama. I never thought I'd ever say that about anyone's work, but you really have done it
I humbly accept your kudos, but sincerely say that I am but a mere pretender to be measured against the likes of Claude's Diorama. That is genuinely a proper masterpiece.
Once again thanks for the comments folks.
Adam Out
lespauljames
Joined: January 06, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 11:04 PM UTC
I Remember checking out new updates for this a while back, and it was coming along nice, Now, i go back to the last photos. Brilliant, everything is well done, and the scene is amazing. non modellers may go " oh nice" but we can really appreciate the time and effort that has gone into such a magnificent piece of work
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 03:03 AM UTC
Nice to see this one bumped again. I think it is one of the top 10 best dios that I have ever seen. Even though it's big there has been no loss of detail or thought on any individual part.
J
J
dogstar
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Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 06:24 PM UTC
I just stumbled upon this magnificent dio and I read each and every page of the thread, what a monstrous project!
Congratulations and I'm already looking forward to seeing your next project.
Congratulations and I'm already looking forward to seeing your next project.
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