Hi guys,
Finally got started on my Egypt dio I promised.
Long and boring cutting the floor tiles.The columns are aquarium pieces from Amazon.The sphinx is from Universal Orlando,the mummy shop.A lot more done lately,been having computer problems ,will post soon.

Tom

Lotsa cool stuff going on in this one !
J

if you're trying to model the real sphinx in Giza near Cairo then there are no columns surrounding it. If you remove the Sphinx and leave the temple set up then you have something that kind of looks similar to the temple at Luxor/Karnack.

hope this helps

The Sphinx might also work better with 1/144 scale vehicles/figures.

Nice setup!...however in Egypt don't exist only the famous big Sphinx there's also other small ones in other temples

Nice work Tom , regarding your sphinx , Zahi Hawass former Egyptian minister of antiquities estimates that only about 30% of statues and monuments have been discovered .
So that means that you have a 70% chance of your build existing .
Those are good odds and I like what you're building and what direction you're heading , keep at it man build on !!!

Yeah what Cheyenne said Tom, go for it!

Glad you guys are behind it.
Already super glued down,sand and rubble added and painted.
To change it I would have to destroy it all and start over.
Besides,I rather like it.
Thanks for all the comments and don't mean to offend anyone.

Tom

I don't think anyone is offended buddy ! Keep going. It looks great and after all..it is YOUR diorama !
If you like it and are having fun then....it's ALL good !
J

Hi guys,
Had computer problems for a while.
Anyway,I did find some pics of a sphinx among columns,so on it goes.
Got sand down,did some weathering and added the palms.Still working on them.Worked on a couple of vehicles and figures while the computer was in dry dock.
Update soon.

Tom

Hi Tom , like the way the light is coming in on the left and the camel jockey looks painted up nicely !!!
Overall cool looks great !!!

Lots of great progress on this while we waited !
J

Looking GOOD

Really nice start, Tom! Love those headless figures at the front of each row. Were those from Amazon or that mummy shop?

Another gem in the making Tom & so consistent, leading the eye round the composition again - I got so wrapped up in the architecture I didn’t even see Monty until the 3rd circuit. Beautiful weathered masonry effects & best interior lighting I’ve seen...since your last venture into north Africa!

Hi guys,
Slow process,working on a command jeep and a camera guy in front of Monty.Added some grass and fixing palms.
A ton of detail needed now.
Will post pics soon.
Jack ,they are from Amazon,aquarium acc.

Tom

Hi all,
Update on this,palms almost done,still going to add some black wash,still playing around with vehicles,nothing glued in in place yet.

Tom
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The whole thing really has a great "feel" to it IMHO,
Nice that you continue to educate us about the British Army as well,
J

Thanks Jerry,your opinion means a lot.
I guess having an English father has had more of an influence on me that I realized.

Tom

Hi all,
Had problems with downloading.
About 97% done.Vehicles moved around a bit.Will finish buy tomorrow and post pics.

Tom

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Good to see you still at this one and it is ready to pull into the station as it were.
Of course the cameras have to record Montys' comments on it all,
J

Well I'm calling this done.
Some figs and another jeep added.
Not to bore anyone anymore,I think I'll just post finished dios.

Tom
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Well done Tom, as usual you make the eyes bounce all over picking up details & be curious what’s round the corner/pillar. Great natural lighting too, it really does take it up a level.

Not bored in the least my friend and thanks for posting the new pics with sunlight. Very nice touch.
J

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These ruins where did you get ???
Very cool
Especially these columns, I was doing a church and I enjoy it just because of the columns

Congratulations my friend
A big fraternal hug.