A 1/35 diorama of German troops after clearing a town of Russians.
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gerrysmodels
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 - 12:19 PM UTC
retiredyank
Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 - 12:32 PM UTC
Nice attention to all the little things that make a vignette. The bucket on the back of the Stug is very nice. I also like the walking wounded. The manikin in the window is a nice touch. If you want helpful criticism, read on. I only mean to help you achieve a more realistic finish. Model on. I look forward to more.
One suggestion is that you focus on the seam lines, where the arms attache to the torso. I use several applications of auto body putty. Build it up. Sand it smooth. Build it up. Sand it smooth. It usually takes three or four applications to get rid of the seams. I've heard of people using extra-thin ca glue, but have had no luck with it my self. Something else you may want to consider is having slightly different shades of rust on the muffler. Paint it a rust color, hairspray it and add some rust pigments. If you are building for a competition, the exhaust needs to be thinned. I find a 5/32 bit to be about right.
One suggestion is that you focus on the seam lines, where the arms attache to the torso. I use several applications of auto body putty. Build it up. Sand it smooth. Build it up. Sand it smooth. It usually takes three or four applications to get rid of the seams. I've heard of people using extra-thin ca glue, but have had no luck with it my self. Something else you may want to consider is having slightly different shades of rust on the muffler. Paint it a rust color, hairspray it and add some rust pigments. If you are building for a competition, the exhaust needs to be thinned. I find a 5/32 bit to be about right.
gerrysmodels
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 - 01:30 PM UTC
Matt
Thanks for looking.
I appreciate the positive comments and the constructive criticism.
Cheers
Gerry
Thanks for looking.
I appreciate the positive comments and the constructive criticism.
Cheers
Gerry
plasticman17
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: January 12, 2013
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Posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 - 05:39 PM UTC
nice job! What color did you use to high light the field grey on the german uniforms? ~ again, well done
Tiger_213
California, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 - 06:49 PM UTC
Nice work. Where'd the German radio troop come from?
wildsgt
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 01:41 AM UTC
Great diorama
gerrysmodels
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 01:15 PM UTC
Jim bob
Thanks for looking and the positive comments.
I add some white to german gray and dry brush very gently onto the uniform.
Cheers
Gerry
Thanks for looking and the positive comments.
I add some white to german gray and dry brush very gently onto the uniform.
Cheers
Gerry
gerrysmodels
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 01:16 PM UTC
Christopher
Thanks for looking and the positive comment the radio man came from a dragon kit which included a couple of Germans and a Russian helper.
Cheers
Gerry
Thanks for looking and the positive comment the radio man came from a dragon kit which included a couple of Germans and a Russian helper.
Cheers
Gerry
gerrysmodels
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 01:17 PM UTC
Billy Lykins
Thanks for looking and the positive comments.
Cheers
Gerry
Thanks for looking and the positive comments.
Cheers
Gerry