i just got into modeling and i want to make a modern day diorama w/ iraqi people just as if it was desert storm and i made a M1A2 abrams and painted it desert colors b/c i wanted to do a desert scene but i don't know how i should do it...can you guys gimme' some ideas? i would really appreciate it. Thanks

the very first thing you should do is relax, every one on this site is here to help you in anyway they can! WELCOME TO THE SITE!!!!!
Secondly, maybe you could explain what you want to do in your dio, remember the key thing here is not that your dio is perfect but that you enjoy doing it and that your happy with what you've achieved!
I would advise you to think of a plan of your dio, decide what you want help on and then search the threads, thats how i did it, BUT if you have any questions at all shout out, the members here will answer just about any questions you have.
But remember "Rome was not built in a day", enjoy your self, have fun, do what you can and then strive to beat your last dio with your next!
Search the forums for those dios that are like what you want to do yourself.

One other thing to do too is to practice on some 'dummy' dios. Take a technique - ie spackle ground and work on a small piece of wood - 2"X2" and get an idea of how it is done then move on to a bigger size.
Definitely go to the gallery and take some time to look around. There are LOTS of images of great dioramas and tanks from OIF and GW.
Inspiration comes from research - go to google and search for OIF images and look around, get an idea of What you want and then ask How to get that done.

Welcome Cole13, Martin could not of said it any better. Just relax and enjoy the ride. For your first dio I would suggest something small, Don't try something to big your first time out you'll just get frustrated and want to quit Pick your vehicle and then try to come up with an idea. Look up different photo's and reference sites on line and sooner or later one will get your attention. Use that for a guide, it doesn't have to be exact just use it as a starting point and let your imagination do the rest. Here's a small dio of mine for an example. It lets you practice on your weathering, fiqures and groundwork. Theres plenty of time for that huge dio later on. Just have fun

thanks guys, i hope it all works really well....ok, i drew up a sketch of my dio, how do i post it on the thread?? im new, dont laugh! i made it in the Paint software on the computer, now how do i get it in the thread? thanks!!

Here is a good idea take a clay and make a mound then layer it with glue and sand and glue and sand then have the tank at to and have iraqui figures at the bottom you coukld also have a radio man on top of the mound pointing to the iraquis

Cole13

When you want a picture uploaded in a thread you first have to upload it online. That could be done here on Armorama or on a MSN picture account.
Then read this feature wich explains very good (better and clearer then I can type it here) how you do pictures in your posts
Posting Images in a Forum by Ken Fortier

This should do the trick

well, the picture didnt work, i was going to send a pic of my sketch that i made up on the internet but its not cooperating, anyways, i already have made an 1/35 M1A2 and 6 minitures to go with it, i just need an idea for a dio, i was thinkin of having it like in the middle of a desert but im not sure, im going to just look around at other dio's to see what i like

Cole