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eeRJott
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 02:54 AM UTC
Hi.
Great Depression, Prohibition, USA.
A scene will be revealed during the work.
Lindberg Model :


Very poor quality, little improved and it looks like this:




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RJ
roudeleiw
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 04:18 AM UTC
Nice vehicle!

Reminds me that i hunted down a dozen 1/32 oldtimers a few years back meant to be put on my Dio, but unfortunately i do not have the place for it anymore.
Need to find an alternative, it would be a pity to not build them.

Claude

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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 04:39 AM UTC
really really nice updating on your kit, are these hard to find?
Karl187
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 04:56 AM UTC
Ah, this is cool Rafal. Looks like a very simplified kit but you seem to have done it justice. Please tell me you are going to keep that fetching yellow color from the box art?!
dioman13
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 10:41 AM UTC
That's funny. Last year I built the same kit from the original box from the 60's and added a ladder rack for a Polish dio. Nice to see another.
eeRJott
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 10:19 AM UTC
Thanks guys.
James, no, In PL e store.
I dont know which color i prefer, i have time to decide.
Little step forward, base construction - boardwalk/pier/ rising tade.









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RJ
dioman13
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 01:16 PM UTC
Hey Rafal, looks like a shot from one of the history channels programs, boot legger and rum runners. Dark night at the piers with a dense fog rolling in.
zontar
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 01:40 PM UTC
RJ: cool!! nice concept and looking forward to more.

Happy Modelling, -zon
slodder
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 10:55 PM UTC
Ok, now you have my interest! This looks really cool, very different.
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Lebanon
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Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 11:19 PM UTC
This is a very cool build!!! Nice work so far!
Karl187
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 02:28 AM UTC
This wouldn't happen to be inspired by 'Boardwalk Empire'?
In any case, I like the way you've set the scene- the height and structure will certainly 'frame' it nicely.
eeRJott
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 05:41 AM UTC
Karl, probably .
Bottom structure: sand, stones and garbage(not finished)







RJ
zontar
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Posted: Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 09:53 AM UTC
RJ: this looks better with each addition!!

Keep it up as we look forward to seeing more.

Happy Modelling, -zon
eeRJott
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2011 - 07:28 AM UTC
Thanks Zon.
Thanks.
Few more details, like some underwater "green stuff" & stroller :lol:







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RJ
pdelsoglio
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2011 - 07:56 AM UTC
Hi Rafal!

Impressive job with that pier! And the groundwork is excellent. The stroller gives it a good touch of realism.
I really look forward to a new update on your progress.
Cheers, mate!

Pablo
Karl187
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Posted: Friday, March 25, 2011 - 08:47 AM UTC
Gramaphone, stroller, discarded can and bottle- you've got it all!
CJ3B
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Posted: Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 01:23 AM UTC
Now to accurately recreate the time period, we need a body with the feet/legs encased in concrete on the bottom...!
Thivi11
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Posted: Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 03:00 AM UTC
This looks awesome, the groundwork under the boardwalk is really authentic looking. Great inspiration!
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Posted: Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 04:28 AM UTC
Nice one!
eeRJott
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Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 11:15 AM UTC
Thanks.
Not much but something - starting w/ wood:





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RJ
chefchris
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Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 12:17 PM UTC
Paint it black Rafal! Cars back then did not come in alot of color choices - most were black.....

I noticed abunch of these kits on sale at one of our big box stores recently- Ollie's ... Your work is top notch(as usual). I really like the wooden stairs and "pier" it looks great!

Chris
eeRJott
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Posted: Monday, March 28, 2011 - 02:49 AM UTC
Thanks mate.

Step forward:













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RJ
meaty_hellhound
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Posted: Monday, March 28, 2011 - 05:19 AM UTC
nice artistic touch with the algae'd posts Rafal, the scene is coming together great. looking forward to more updates. cheers, bd.
Karl187
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Posted: Monday, March 28, 2011 - 08:45 AM UTC
Rafal, I think you've really captured the salt-water battered look of the boardwalk very well. Are you going to keep it as is with the tide out or are you planning to add water?
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Posted: Monday, March 28, 2011 - 11:02 AM UTC
I agree with the other guys, your dio has been coming out incredibly well!

I like a lot that blue broken toy on the depht. In my opinion it adds color to the scene and aids to feel the diorama atmosphere


I hope to see soon your progresses

Cheers
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