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Editor-in-ChiefEngland - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, December 04, 2015 - 09:43 PM UTC
Jery Rutman shares with us some images form his excellent diorama " Near Falaise".
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Thanks!
England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, December 04, 2015 - 09:44 PM UTC
Another Stunner Jerry, cracking work indeed.
Ireland
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Posted: Friday, December 04, 2015 - 10:10 PM UTC
An absolute joy to behold, Jerry.
West-Vlaaderen, Belgium
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Posted: Friday, December 04, 2015 - 10:29 PM UTC
This is truly a masterpiece , very well J.
Wojewodztwo Slaskie, Poland
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 12:47 AM UTC
Outstanding scene, I like attention to details and dynamic figures on diorama.
Congratulation
Minnesota, United States
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 03:57 AM UTC
thank you, it doesn't get any better, so much action, a work of ART. History was made today.

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California, United States
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 10:38 AM UTC
Hi Jerry - thank you for posting this complete summary of a great project! It was fascinating to watch you build it and this compendium is even better!
Skåne, Sweden
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 12:09 PM UTC
A work of art, Jerry, and what modeling stamina and patience you have to pull off such an enormous project with all this detail.
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 12:19 PM UTC
really nice work,dinamic and full of detail,maybe the road need a bit of work,is to perfect,some hole,stone,dry brush and washes stuff like that...my 2 cents!
United States
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2015 - 10:28 PM UTC
Outstanding work Jerry! My only (very minor) quibble would be that the road looks too smooth, flat and clean. I would add more texture too it - put in a few lumps and bumps, add some more branches/twigs, rocks, horse apples, etc. Otherwise, perfect!
California, United States
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Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2015 - 12:57 AM UTC
Fantastic diorama, Jerry, creative, interesting, loads of small items and awesome figure placement. The shot-up car, the bodies, the fear in the faces, the onset of panic are all well done and powerful. Great weathering and painting. What's not to like.
Ironmike
Hawaii, United States
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Posted: Monday, December 07, 2015 - 01:10 AM UTC
Jerry, Where did you get all the awesome foliage? What company? Or did you create it all by scratch?
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, December 07, 2015 - 07:24 PM UTC
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Jerry, Where did you get all the awesome foliage? What company? Or did you create it all by scratch?
Bill,
Thanks for your kind remarks. The foliage was mostly paper lazer cut leaves from Kamakazuri (may be spelled wrong) glued to small roots. The larger trees are made with larger roots glued together with the top branches made with sea foam and covered with flocking. There is a build log on this forum showing a lot of this in detail if you are so inclined.
Thanks again,
J
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Monday, December 07, 2015 - 07:28 PM UTC
Thanks for all of the extremely kind remarks my friends!! I can't believe how long I was working on this one,off and on of course but still about 4 years!! Time flies doesn't it? I am so sorry Romain was not around to see it through.
Now....if I can only get my butt in gear to start the next thing.
J
bill_c
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Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 - 09:42 PM UTC
Master model-making. Outstanding work. Should win something big at MosquitoCon next year, as well as AMPS.
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 01:49 AM UTC
Thanks Bill,
Don't know if I can take this to any shows as it is fairly fragile and the car ride may do it in!!
I won't go to AMPs any more. And nobody will miss me! Heheheh
J
bill_c
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 03:40 AM UTC
Well, I hope I get to see it "in the flesh" someday. Really amazing work, Jerry.
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 06:25 AM UTC
Thanks Bill,
You are more than welcome to come to my home and see it if you live close enough,
J
bill_c
Campaigns AdministratorNew Jersey, United States
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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 10:39 PM UTC
Montclair, NJ? I know you're across the border in PA.
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Posted: Friday, December 11, 2015 - 12:59 AM UTC
bout 20 minutes inside the state off rt 22.
England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, December 11, 2015 - 10:30 PM UTC
Hi Jerry,
A really excellent build blog and a terrific result. You have a real gem here. Great work on modifying the bodies, detail, vehicles, animals and shubbery. A great mix of kits that blend well together for a super overall result.
Cheers
Al
'Action this Day'
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Monday, December 14, 2015 - 09:38 PM UTC
Jerry,
Truly inspiring! Love all the action you've captured and hope to see it in person at a show someday. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted: Monday, December 14, 2015 - 10:47 PM UTC
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Friday, December 25, 2015 - 08:32 PM UTC
Nice. Jabo's = Jagdbomber ,bomber, mostly Hawker Typhoon attacks
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Posted: Sunday, July 09, 2017 - 09:33 PM UTC
Nice, thanks for sharing it. I like the action.