Sorry to chime in so late here, but, having followed this diorama from the beginning, what a wonderful way to finish off a fantastic project: with a very informative article. Also, thanks to Slodder for making all the extra photos available for viewing.
Keith
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The Squeezekbm
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 03:26 AM UTC
Angela
Visayas, Philippines
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 01:53 PM UTC
Kevin, that diorama is superb. I love the composition and the details just like everyone else here. Best of all, I love the "contrasting" atmosphere....war machines going through a peaceful village.
It's fantastic. I wish I can make something like yours. It's simply one of the best dioramas I have ever seen. Congratulations.
Angela
It's fantastic. I wish I can make something like yours. It's simply one of the best dioramas I have ever seen. Congratulations.
Angela
MrRoo
Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 03:08 PM UTC
wow. This is a beautiful piece of work Kevin
Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 05:14 PM UTC
Kevin, that is one heckuva dio guy! Something little and normal going on everywhere you look on it.The contrast is perfect for alot of the affected countries,war material passing through serene and peacefull villages.I especially like the tanker peeking out the turret side hatch and the way you made what I think are Italeri and ESCI figures look very good.Very ironic since Italeri figs got a pretty good bashing here the other day! :-) Really great job and outstanding write-up.
Cheers lad!
Cheers lad!
Slug
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 06:51 PM UTC
The deeper I get into this fine past time we call modelling, the more I appreciate this calibre of workmanship. This dio makes the viewer search out all the details and all the little stories, which are done so well.You have both alot of patience & talent. You've done a great job with this one Kevin, and somehow it looks like it was a blast to build. I'm not sure if it's a inspiration or if I want to throw away my brush and sit back and enjoy............Nah it's an inspiration!
Cheers to a job well done
Bruce
Cheers to a job well done
Bruce
jackhammer81
Nebraska, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 12:53 AM UTC
Hi everyone, I am glad everyone is liking this dio and finding it interesting. It warms my heart that something I have created has this kind of impact on people. I had a blast making it and documenting the build, and am glad it has given inspiration. Cheers Kevin
Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 02:55 PM UTC
Graywolf:
Graywolf, I couldn't disagree more....this diorama could BE an entire book!
He has everything: models, scratch building, scenicing that would bring praise from model railroaders, composition, a story...
To redundantly mix superlatives, this diorama is absolutely extraordinary!
This is work I strive for.
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IMHO this article can be a part of a modelling book.
Graywolf, I couldn't disagree more....this diorama could BE an entire book!
He has everything: models, scratch building, scenicing that would bring praise from model railroaders, composition, a story...
To redundantly mix superlatives, this diorama is absolutely extraordinary!
This is work I strive for.
boosahmer
California, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 06:44 AM UTC
Kevin,
All I can say is....SWEET! Everything about this work of art is superb, my friend.
All I can say is....SWEET! Everything about this work of art is superb, my friend.
jackhammer81
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Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 01:13 PM UTC
Hi Guys, thank you for the kind words. I am really glad that you like this dio Thanks again. Kevin