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Dioramas: Buildings & Ruins
Ruined buildings and city scenes.
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 11:01 PM UTC
Very life like, down to the sand on the edge of the sidewalk. I doubt that an attempt of mine to make something similar would look this good.
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Posted: Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 11:30 PM UTC
Thank you Alex and Willem.
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Posted: Friday, August 07, 2015 - 08:24 PM UTC
Willem, practice makes perfect. It is amazing how when you look at your latest work, it usually seems so much better than previous ones. In the past there were only a handful of books teaching you new techniques. Shepard Paine was one of the grand masters (RIP). But today with the web there is just so much to see and explore. Just go ahead and experiment, try new things, and let your imagination go. But must important of all, have fun!
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Posted: Saturday, August 08, 2015 - 02:35 AM UTC

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Willem, practice makes perfect. It is amazing how when you look at your latest work, it usually seems so much better than previous ones. In the past there were only a handful of books teaching you new techniques. Shepard Paine was one of the grand masters (RIP). But today with the web there is just so much to see and explore. Just go ahead and experiment, try new things, and let your imagination go. But must important of all, have fun!


Perfect words Marco,
As Shep said "he quit because it wasn't fun anymore".
Your work is always amazing. It keeps up to his standard of dios.Looking very forward to your progress.

Tom
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Posted: Saturday, August 08, 2015 - 06:28 AM UTC
Thank you Tom. I will do an update with pictures soon.
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Posted: Sunday, August 09, 2015 - 04:45 AM UTC
A little update:








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Posted: Monday, August 10, 2015 - 06:06 AM UTC
I´ve been working on the trash:






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Posted: Monday, August 10, 2015 - 06:09 AM UTC
Sorry for the light. it's late afternoon light. not the best for photos.
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Posted: Monday, August 10, 2015 - 06:48 AM UTC
Rug or no rug?


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Posted: Monday, August 10, 2015 - 07:41 AM UTC
Outstanding details! My vote is for the rug ... I like the splash of color that it adds to the interior. I'm assuming that the table will still be included.

—mike
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Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 02:25 AM UTC
I think I am practically done with outside. I am debating whether to add somthing else to roof, but not decided yet. Here is the exterior:





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Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 02:57 AM UTC
I can't get over how realistic those trashbags and newspapers look! Maybe a ceiling or desk fan could be added, this is definitely the stuff I hope to be learning from.

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Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 03:13 AM UTC
Thanks willem. I like the idea of the ceiling fan. I will look into it. Cheers!
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 12:03 AM UTC
Working on the interior of the shop:


Have not decided whether to use the rug or not. Also what do you think of adding construction blocks to roof:


Maybe add a couple of cement bags to go with those?
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 12:19 AM UTC
I am simply amazed by the decor creation.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 02:02 AM UTC
Hey Marcos,

The interior is totally amazing, a lot of time put in I'm sure.
Rug or no rug,I think either way looks great.
Your also great at garbage and I mean that as a compliment .
Really like the idea of adding the blocks and cement to the roof,makes perfect sense.Maybe throw in a tarp and some trowels.Should be little work for you.
I do like the idea of a ceiling fan.

Take a look everyday.

Tom
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 02:10 AM UTC
Thank you Thomas and Tom.
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015 - 12:26 AM UTC
working on the soldiers:

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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015 - 01:41 AM UTC
Fantastic ! I like a lot.
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015 - 01:53 AM UTC
Looks great! Very detailed. Question...is your water supply tank a 1/144 scale Space Lab from the Shuttle kit? Great application...most clever!
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2015 - 02:18 AM UTC
Thank you, and yes it is from the Monogram? 1/144 space shuttle. Had it in the spares box forever and thought I might get away with it.
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Posted: Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 01:04 AM UTC
Still working on the figures. Heads now:


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Posted: Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 10:01 PM UTC
Done with the marines. now need to finish civilians:







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Posted: Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 10:48 PM UTC
Awesome job! The only thing I would change is the weapon on the Marine at the corner of the building. I would replace it with a M16A3 or a M4.
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Posted: Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 11:56 PM UTC

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Awesome job! The only thing I would change is the weapon on the Marine at the corner of the building. I would replace it with a M16A3 or a M4.

What Pete said. Nice job! But no M16 LSW/LMG for a Marine during OIF.
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