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ti
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 03:11 PM UTC
This diorama is nothing new. That's because it is a smaller version of the first diorama I built some years ago, which I dismantled because of unsatisfactory reasons. But, I wanted to do a smaller version of the previous one, but was not sure how I wanted it. So here is that same diorama with exception of the US figures. I wanted the attention to be on the opposite side.

I think I am satisfied with this version, although, I am sure there will be others who preferred the latter diorama to this. But no worries. To each, his own. 1f642.png:) BTW, I still have not improved on my figure painting as the figures have been left the same as on the previous diorama. Simply have not enough time to fully concentrate on that. So, I only, repainted certain parts of the figures and weathered them a little.

I was hesitant in showing this diorama due to the figures not being up to standard. But I have been busy with other Sci-FI projects lately. Anyhow, I hope you all like this version 2, regardless of the first. Thanks for your support and pepping me on my journey towards improvement. Small note. I had done more weathering after these photos were taken on the building.


















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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 03:33 PM UTC
Excellent build, very realistic! Is the base from "Phoenix'?

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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 03:38 PM UTC
Well Charles

All I can say is I’ll be happy to send my figures over to you for painting anytime, yours look pretty damn good to me. I’m not familiar with modern figures (i.e. I don’t know if they’re oob or customized) but I love the dynamism in all 3 & your attention to detail particularly with the building is fantastic . I’ve been staring at the scene for several minutes & keep seeing something new.

Brilliant – sounds like you’re over it now, pity as I’d really like to see its companion piece with the US figures.

Cheers, Tim
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 03:50 PM UTC

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Excellent build, very realistic! Is the base from "Phoenix'?



Thanks. No. The base is scractch built.
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 03:52 PM UTC

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Well Charles

All I can say is I’ll be happy to send my figures over to you for painting anytime, yours look pretty damn good to me. I’m not familiar with modern figures (i.e. I don’t know if they’re oob or customized) but I love the dynamism in all 3 & your attention to detail particularly with the building is fantastic . I’ve been staring at the scene for several minutes & keep seeing something new.

Brilliant – sounds like you’re over it now, pity as I’d really like to see its companion piece with the US figures.

Cheers, Tim


Thank you kindly. The figures are from Masterbox. I am a bit finicky when it coms to painting figures. I am still trying to get it right. soon.
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 06:29 PM UTC
Looks great Charles. The only thing I would change is the "No Smoking Within 500 Miles of Baghdad" sign. That one looks a little strange to me. I have never seen any sign like that before.
ReluctantRenegade
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 08:39 PM UTC

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Excellent build, very realistic! Is the base from "Phoenix'?



Thanks. No. The base is scractch built.


Superb scratch building skills. Well done!
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 11:08 PM UTC

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Looks great Charles. The only thing I would change is the "No Smoking Within 500 Miles of Baghdad" sign. That one looks a little strange to me. I have never seen any sign like that before.


I will find the photo of the sign for you. It was taken in Iraq but I think it was a joke by the soldiers. I saved it somewhere on my external drive.
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Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 11:09 PM UTC

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Excellent build, very realistic! Is the base from "Phoenix'?



Thanks. No. The base is scractch built.


Superb scratch building skills. Well done!


Thank you.
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 12:23 AM UTC
Really nice scene. You got a lot of action and detail in a small space. Not easy.
J
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 12:55 AM UTC

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Really nice scene. You got a lot of action and detail in a small space. Not easy.
J


Thank you. Glad to hear it. That was pretty much what I was going for.
callmehobbes
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 02:01 AM UTC
It's nice looking dio I think I'd like to see something on the other side of the wall -some bin bags?, a dumpster?, just something to break up the lines.
ti
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Posted: Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 02:50 AM UTC
Thank you. I will see what I can come up with, if anything.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 06:52 AM UTC
Here was another version prior to the present one:













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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 10:01 AM UTC
I liked your "Close contact!" and I also like this one a lot! Cheers!
avenue
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 02:03 PM UTC
do anyone ever construct suicide car bomb? clearly,this may consider a "smart bomb".
ti
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 06:30 PM UTC
Thanks.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 06:31 PM UTC

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do anyone ever construct suicide car bomb? clearly,this may consider a "smart bomb".


Just curious. How is this question related to this topic?
Stickframe
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Posted: Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 10:07 PM UTC
Hi Charles,

This series (those posted and before) are really nice - great attention to the subtleties make it work! It might be nice to see a retrospective of a these? Going from a full streetwall to the corner element shown above? Sorry, I don't mean to overstep any boundary with a request! I enjoy seeing your work - always excellent!

If not, then looking forward to your next build!

Cheers
Nick
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Posted: Wednesday, November 09, 2016 - 11:15 PM UTC

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Hi Charles,

This series (those posted and before) are really nice - great attention to the subtleties make it work! It might be nice to see a retrospective of a these? Going from a full streetwall to the corner element shown above? Sorry, I don't mean to overstep any boundary with a request! I enjoy seeing your work - always excellent!

If not, then looking forward to your next build!

Cheers
Nick


Hi nick. sorry for the late reply. Now that idea is really not bad at all. I should have thought of that, by combing the two. I like that. Oh well. Too late for that now. I appreciate the advice/tip/comment on these dios. You are definitely not stepping on any toes, at least not mine.

I love getting great input like yours, especially when coming from dioramas Extraordinär like yourself. Thank you buddy.
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