Well, here is the finished diorama and just in the nick of time too. The contest I wanted to take this to is two days from now!

I have included here a ton of images of the finished product. Now I just have to figure out where I am going to put this thing. I had originally started this for a client but he decided to go with a totally different concept so I modified the project to fit the story line that I liked and here it is. 3 feet long and over 1 foot deep, this is the biggest self contained diorama I have ever built.

I think I will start on something really really small next.... I am done with large projects for a while. :^)

Jim's Note: Sorry the images are no longer on Dana's server. I think he has them on a Lycos account. Please check here:

http://photos.lycos.com/PhotoCShare/PhotoAlbum.asp?CG=u2l8namr2oukpalb3tmcp715pk&AID=356733

DGeraths, that is the best dio I have seen.
In every single detail, there´s nothing that could have been done better. You have an unusual touch for balance both in colouring and layout, not to mention the melancholy. And the figures...unbelievable!

You´ll have my next month´s vote for this.

Inspiring. Excellent.



Toni

Beautiful, beautiful job!!!

I've got room over here for her.

beautiful work!!!!!!

Very very well done job Sir!
I hope to see another projects from you here, soon!
Keep up the good work!

Wow. That is great work! :-)
The painting is great, all of the tones and shades look like they go together. Awesome detail on the Dragon Wagon, the burnt out Sherman is realistic.
Great job DG! Thanks for sharing!

YodaMan
WOO HOO, THE WINGS WIN THE CUP!!!!

WOW !!!! That is absolutely amazing work, DG :-) :-) Great job !!!

Excellent effort!
I will be very surprised if you don't earn an award this such a grand and well executed subject. I especially like the job you did on the figures - outstanding! Given that the figures will usually be the make or break point of any diorama, yours insure that it is indeed among the 'make' it a winner category.

My advance congratulations on winning an award!

- David
http://www.digitaldioramas.com/

FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great weathering techniques. You have really captured
the reality of a W.W.II enviroment with the town being in ruins.
DW & figures - Excellent work !
- ralph

excellant work good use of weathering. The wagon would stand by its self in
any compition. Look forward to more of your work ,and maybe a article on
painting and weathering.


ponysoldier

Very very nice!

Very nice work DG. Great job, my hats off to you. I would of hated to have to back that big wagon down that street.

You've excelled in all the aspects; the vehicles, the figures and the base. It all ties in nicely as well.

How'd you do the leather on the crew jackets?

I salute you for finishing a masterpiece !!

With deep respect !

Well, first I sanded down leather from an old hacket until it was about as thin as rice paper. Then I took the sewing machine out of my wife's dollhouse and a magnifying glass and.......



Actually, that is not leather, those are M-42 jackets that are a khaki color. The photos make them look darker than they really are. It was done in three shades of color. Dark brown base coat, heavy dry brush of khaki and then a light dry brush of a lightened shade of khaki.

So is this the paleoartist Bob Morales?

Excelent work :-) :-) :-) :-)

Matt

I worship your great skillfulness:::::::::::::bowing down in worship::::::::::::::::::::::The whole thing looks fantastic. The figures are tremendous. And the ruins in the background help give the dio a great sense of setting. Great Job!!!!! :-) :-)

Mark

unfortunately for all of us, no. Although I've been called a dinosaur on occasion by some of my soccer players!

Love those figures DG!

MSW

wow nice job i bet it took you a few months to do. i hope you win a prize with this dio

Words enough can't describe what I feel when I see that. You have to see the expression on my jaw-dropped face. Thank you for sharing those pics with us!

Simon

Excellent! I love the way you captured the action with the guy feeding cable and especially the soldier writing on the side of the hulk! You really did that kit justice. I guess I better put off my DW till I improve my skills.
Don

OH MY GOD! What a kick axx job! all the colors flow together very well. You have made us feel the theme of your diorama, I am in AW. You should get "BEST OF SHOW " with this one! #:-)
VERY COOL !

Excellent job their Dgeraths. really brings to life the elements.