Charles Reading shares with us images of a diorama he built back in 2008 simply titled “Pripyat”

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Really nice work. Well done!

Interesting treatment of an unusual subject. I liked the truck, but I was really impressed with the ground work. Given that a sapling had time to ground up through the truck bed, I would have expected a little more rust and other weather damage, but that's just me. Excellent piece, and thanks of sharing.

Excellent job and much better then what I could ever produce however I have to agree with Jim I would think that 25 years of radioactive contamination would have rusted the truck out a bit more and flattened out the trucks tires

But its still a great piece

Needs some bloodsuckers.

Beautiful work, Charles. The weathering on the bed, the wheel rims, the gas tank, and the doors, is especially awesome. There is a captivating atmosphere too. Bloodsuckers??? How would mosquitoes be modeled?

Looks awesome. The vehicle has a nice old, worn feel to it. And the dio is just right.

Rick, I think Matt means the "Bloodsucker" mutants from the STALKER video game series.
Though I was constantly attacked by the flying variety when I went there in the summer. Bites all over, but no radioactive contamination

Great job, The ground work really sets the scene. reminded me of the STALKER video game the moment I saw it

OUTSTANDING

Yep, that's what I meant. One of my favorites.

Thanks all for the kind comments. Always looking to improve.

A lovely model Charles.

Thanks Dave.

Cheers,
Charles

0Very nice Dave ..great weathering

Great idea, great diorama! Really nice! How do you done grass? It is static grass or foliage?

Hi Peter
The grass is indeed 'static grass' clumps.

Cheers,
C.

What did you use for the bolts on the back deck ?

Wow Lou! long time! Speak about resurrecting a thread from the past! I had to think on this one but I have a rivet making machine from the Small Shop that allows you to punch out rivet and bolt heads. I believe I used the smallest die for the bolt heads on the bed of the truck.

Cheers,
C.

HAHAHA. I been around Charles, just I dont post as much as before. Still building stuff. You coming down for Orangcon at end of month ?