Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Joined: June 12, 2014
KitMaker: 54 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 09:30 PM UTC
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Florida, United States
Joined: November 23, 2012
KitMaker: 1,277 posts
Armorama: 1,254 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 09:37 PM UTC
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
KitMaker: 4,085 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 09:41 PM UTC
Very well done. Great look to the tank and figures.
The only things that might provide more detail would have been photo etched spokes for the bicycle and perhaps a small stray dog on the road in the empty space off of the right front of the tank.
The base is very eye catching and impressive!
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Colorado, United States
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 7,219 posts
Armorama: 6,097 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 10:07 PM UTC
That is one of the best dioramas I have seen in a VERY long time. It actually tells a story, and quite clearly. It's not just an excuse to show a collection of vehicles, nor is it just another group of Germans waiting to ambush GI's, or vice versa.
And don't worry about the awful Trumpeter kit. Everything else is so well done that it hardly matters which kit you used. And with that extremely well done weathering,you made even that kit look good. I hope to see more of your work in the future.
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United States
Joined: November 28, 2012
KitMaker: 319 posts
Armorama: 285 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 10:17 PM UTC
Extremely good work! You should be proud of it on all levels. Base, figures and tank kit. Worthy os a museum display.
Bayern, Germany
Joined: September 30, 2013
KitMaker: 1,615 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 10:21 PM UTC
Absolutely great! Story, build, composition... everything!!! Congratulations!
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Colorado, United States
Joined: February 24, 2014
KitMaker: 3,033 posts
Armorama: 2,492 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 10:23 PM UTC
Nice story portrayal with great figure interaction. Well done!
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Texas, United States
Joined: April 07, 2009
KitMaker: 1,063 posts
Armorama: 1,049 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 10:59 PM UTC
Exceptional work on all levels!! Too often, no one ever considers that "the other side" also has homecoming scenes pretty much like ours. And instead of a stray dog, perhaps a lamp/sign post to fill that space.
Even my pick-up is panzer grey.
Napoli, Italy
Joined: April 17, 2014
KitMaker: 652 posts
Armorama: 600 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 11:04 PM UTC
Hi Khoi,
Great job ! Tank and figures are very well done, and extremely well done weathering. Really you made a good job.
Go ahead !
Cheers
Texas, United States
Joined: June 07, 2006
KitMaker: 726 posts
Armorama: 687 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 04:18 AM UTC
Excellent diorama that tells a very touching story. I also like the creative way you have it displayed.
Great job.
Cheers,
James
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 06, 2011
KitMaker: 3,971 posts
Armorama: 2,859 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 04:21 AM UTC
Amazing work, great story, great diorama, excellent execution.
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#051
Tennessee, United States
Joined: December 21, 2002
KitMaker: 7,772 posts
Armorama: 2,447 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 05:13 AM UTC
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#284
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Joined: October 04, 2006
KitMaker: 3,094 posts
Armorama: 2,942 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 03:16 PM UTC
Really excellent work Khoi- the finish on the tank is really nice- and the extra stores you have on it give it a nice 'lived in' appearance. The figures really bring it all to life though- the posing, painting and positioning all combine to tell the story very well. Thanks for sharing this work with us!
On The Bench:
Ethiopian BMP-1 (Trumpeter 1/35)
AMX-13/75 (Takom 1/35)

#284
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Joined: October 04, 2006
KitMaker: 3,094 posts
Armorama: 2,942 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 03:16 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Really excellent work Khoi- the finish on the tank is really nice- and the extra stores you have on it give it a great 'lived in' appearance. The figures really bring it all to life though- the posing, painting and positioning all combine to tell the story very well. Thanks for sharing this work with us!
On The Bench:
Ethiopian BMP-1 (Trumpeter 1/35)
AMX-13/75 (Takom 1/35)
Maki
Senior EditorCroatia Hrvatska
Joined: February 13, 2002
KitMaker: 5,579 posts
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Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 03:41 PM UTC
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: April 10, 2011
KitMaker: 7,941 posts
Armorama: 7,934 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 05:24 PM UTC
Nice dio!! Every picture tells a story and this is no exception. Nice use of all the element involved.
Wojewodztwo Slaskie, Poland
Joined: October 21, 2003
KitMaker: 529 posts
Armorama: 500 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 05:41 PM UTC
Weathering on your tank is amazing, congratulations beautiful dio.
Paweł
United States
Joined: June 04, 2014
KitMaker: 137 posts
Armorama: 128 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 07:04 PM UTC
Amazing - a military diorama with a human interest angle - very well done!
Pennsylvania, United States
Joined: May 17, 2006
KitMaker: 370 posts
Armorama: 368 posts
Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 - 07:04 PM UTC
I echo the others compliments, interesting topic, the model and figures are very well done.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: February 20, 2011
KitMaker: 87 posts
Armorama: 74 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 02:41 AM UTC
The tank weathering is great.
An excellent composition.
Ireland
Joined: June 07, 2014
KitMaker: 125 posts
Armorama: 114 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 03:12 AM UTC
A diorama that actually tells a touching story - Excellent work sir. I look forward to more of your work.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Joined: June 12, 2014
KitMaker: 54 posts
Armorama: 54 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 06:06 AM UTC
Thank for all nice comments and opinions Friends
i know the prolems in this dio but i just no have time to fix it
but anyway thanks again

i will try my best
CHEER
Jan
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#155
California, United States
Joined: May 05, 2002
KitMaker: 774 posts
Armorama: 605 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 06:22 AM UTC
Jan,
That is a superb piece of work in every aspect of the art form. As to the suggestions, remember they are just that, suggestions only, not problems. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Rick
Philippines
Joined: May 25, 2013
KitMaker: 544 posts
Armorama: 542 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 07:24 AM UTC
from the figure to the weathering,every tiny detail were fantastically well crafted.BTW where do you obtain the figure?
United States
Joined: February 01, 2009
KitMaker: 1,233 posts
Armorama: 557 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 08:26 AM UTC
That is truly a great diorama. Great depiction of a soldier reuniting with his loved ones.
Best wishes,
Ian
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