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ti
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Posted: Monday, March 13, 2017 - 12:50 PM UTC
Outstanding work. I really like it.
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Monday, March 13, 2017 - 01:27 PM UTC
Thanks gents
Here's an overall view of the dio - sorry for the poor quality picture.
Still some bits and pieces to add..
Here's an overall view of the dio - sorry for the poor quality picture.
Still some bits and pieces to add..
Andersm
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Posted: Monday, March 13, 2017 - 10:05 PM UTC
Excellent.....looking forward to more pictures.
Anders
Anders
Klaus-Adler
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 03:47 AM UTC
What did you use to make the walls of the building and how did you create the texture on cinder blocks?
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 01:50 PM UTC
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What did you use to make the walls of the building and how did you create the texture on cinder blocks?
The walls were constructed using foam board bought from here - - easy to use foam.
This was then primed with PVA glue (its very porous) before an undercoat of primer - it was then just base concrete colour/washes and dry brushing..
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Bricksy1969
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 03:46 PM UTC
You cant have a diorama without a couple of figures...
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 04:16 PM UTC
For the bits of blocks and rubble i used -
[urlhttp://www.redzebramodels.co.uk/[/url]
[urlhttp://www.redzebramodels.co.uk/[/url]
HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 06:35 PM UTC
Looking good. Where are the figures from/who makes them?
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 06:55 PM UTC
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Looking good. Where are the figures from/who makes them?
Here you go Gino - just adapted them a little -
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 07:15 PM UTC
Nice !
pnance26
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 08:09 PM UTC
I am just curious about your choice of base... it seems a little crowded and I am not sure I personally like the rear of the one vehicle hanging over the edge... it seems like you are bleeding the action off the edge.
It is just a personal opinion. But why not make the base large enough to contain the scene? Your work is excellent and the execution of the burnt out car and military vehicle are beyond my abilities for sure. But it is just that one little thing...
Thanks for sharing!
It is just a personal opinion. But why not make the base large enough to contain the scene? Your work is excellent and the execution of the burnt out car and military vehicle are beyond my abilities for sure. But it is just that one little thing...
Thanks for sharing!
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 05:58 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments much appreciated.
The choice of base came about from trying to be as compact as possible with as much within view as possible- I have always worked on the premise that there shouldn't be any area that doesn't have something o interest in.- be it a figure, a barrel , a bottle of water etc.
With regards the truck hanging of the base I want to portray a element of 'just arrived' ie vehicle has come round the corner to a sudden halt and the crew have dismounted to take up a fighting position.
The choice of base came about from trying to be as compact as possible with as much within view as possible- I have always worked on the premise that there shouldn't be any area that doesn't have something o interest in.- be it a figure, a barrel , a bottle of water etc.
With regards the truck hanging of the base I want to portray a element of 'just arrived' ie vehicle has come round the corner to a sudden halt and the crew have dismounted to take up a fighting position.
ti
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 06:26 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks for the comments much appreciated.
The choice of base came about from trying to be as compact as possible with as much within view as possible- I have always worked on the premise that there shouldn't be any area that doesn't have something o interest in.- be it a figure, a barrel , a bottle of water etc.
With regards the truck hanging of the base I want to portray a element of 'just arrived' ie vehicle has come round the corner to a sudden halt and the crew have dismounted to take up a fighting position.
I'm with you on this one. Well done. I too like the compact look. I try to stay compact due to space, especially working in 1/24 scale. It might seem over-crowded but in this situation, it works.
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 01:40 PM UTC
Well this is finally finished, really enjoyed this build.
Dioramartin
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 04:22 PM UTC
Yep bravo Paul, that’s a lot of work & planning and the result looks just right. I get what Patrick meant about the size of the dio base but I think the first photo in your above post illustrates why it works so well – the entire tottering structure off-balance on its base, pretty much the definition of ruin in that current tragedy.
Cheers,
Tim
Cheers,
Tim
YSUMark
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 05:18 PM UTC
I hate to see it done. I enjoyed following all your updates. You're details are great, and I may use a few ideas in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing your next dio. Thanks for sharing.
strongarden
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 06:46 PM UTC
Well done Paul, I really like it how turned out. My first impression upon seeing your bldg is that war really suc*s, but civil war must be the worst, if that even makes any sense. Great touch w/ that.
I agree w/ the observation regrding the vehicle hanging over the edge. But I get it, your reasoning is right on as well!
This has been well thought, and it shows.
Who makes the bed frame? I might have to pick one of those up.
Regards
Dave
I agree w/ the observation regrding the vehicle hanging over the edge. But I get it, your reasoning is right on as well!
This has been well thought, and it shows.Who makes the bed frame? I might have to pick one of those up.
Regards
Dave
zorrolobo
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 06:52 PM UTC
In two words, very nice!
zorrolobo
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 07:08 PM UTC
My only observation regarding the vehicle hanging over the edge is that I don´t get where the vehicle is coming from. The street corner is on the other side of the building, and unless it is the smallest block in Alepo, the vehicle is in some kind of "space" between buildings, or sticking out of some kind of garage. But there is no hint to either. The fact that it is only "half" the car does not bother me in the least. You can feel the drama of the scene! again, great job!
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 07:33 PM UTC
Gents
Thanks for the kind comments.
The list of items used are -
Meng Technical with ZU-23-2
Figures - Valkyrie Figures (Standing figure straight out of box - seated gunner adapted and new head.
Car - MIG burnt out car.
Building - base shop front from Reality in Scale
Which I added foam board details for the walls via M.A.N models.
Windows from a Miniart set
AC units from M.A.N models
Rubble from https://www.redzebramodels.co.uk/
Thanks for the kind comments.
The list of items used are -
Meng Technical with ZU-23-2
Figures - Valkyrie Figures (Standing figure straight out of box - seated gunner adapted and new head.
Car - MIG burnt out car.
Building - base shop front from Reality in Scale
Which I added foam board details for the walls via M.A.N models.
Windows from a Miniart set
AC units from M.A.N models
Rubble from https://www.redzebramodels.co.uk/
Bricksy1969
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 07:40 PM UTC
Marcos
I hear what your saying - I suppose in the planning my intention is some form of garage between buildings - as the diorama is coming to a point in tis area I found it difficult to show this.
I hear what your saying - I suppose in the planning my intention is some form of garage between buildings - as the diorama is coming to a point in tis area I found it difficult to show this.
zorrolobo
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Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 08:48 PM UTC
No biggie. Let our imaginations wonder.
kubisz
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Posted: Saturday, March 25, 2017 - 02:02 AM UTC
This diorama could be... a little bit bigger. Just a little bit. And the backside looks odd to me - the first floor covered with black plate, the second one with visible inner side of the wall. But thats details, not disturbing in having a great pleasure in watching this very well executed little scene. Congratulations
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