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Jeep Diorama
umustb
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Singapore / 新加坡
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 07:12 PM UTC
Hi Richie...

Very nice Diorama.! The figure painting is good, espically the camo. Great details on the Jeep too! Those chains on the wheels.

May I ask, how did you make the creepers on the wall?
tankysgal1
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 07:29 PM UTC
I agree with you JM..great camo pattern there. I also love the overall feel of it. The cans falling out of that box is a nice touch as well..perhaps you can share some of your tricks with us.
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Davester444
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 07:59 PM UTC
That is amazing! All the little details really make it stand out, and your camo job on the figures jackets is fantastic. And I've just noticed how good your face painting is. Well done!
Teacher
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 08:26 PM UTC
Richie, Hi. I agree with most of the sentiments above. A well executed, great looking dio. Looks brilliant! The only teeny weeny nitpick is the lack of mud on the soldiers boots etc. Given that the chains are on the jeep, indicating muddy conditions, the soldiers boots are remarkably free of it? If it's possible at this stage, to at least spray some brown around their boots and lower pants, and coats, maybe even the jeep itself, I think it add tremendously to the authenticity of the scene you've produced. Well done!

Vinnie
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Singapore / 新加坡
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 09:44 PM UTC
Splendid job on this dio Richie. Love the level of detail down to the jeep's car battery colours. The ripped up box was a nice touch on an overall excellent dio.
slodder
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North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 11:12 PM UTC
I agree with everything above, the details are great, the composition is very good, you could use a bit more mud.
I'd like to offer this - the diorama would have a very 'finished' look if you added a bit of a decorative edge around the base. A bit of 1/4 round molding or a picture frame.
Blade26
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Kozani, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: October 06, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 02:01 AM UTC
Hi there Richie!
I agree with the rest comments.It is avery nice dio and the details are plenty and awsome!
The only think i would point is that the hood of the jeep and the jeep in generall is very clean if we consider that the windows are full of mud!!!
Maybe you should check this out!!
Nice work!! Good luck on the rest!
Simon
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 05:33 AM UTC
I like it a lot. Just a bit more weathering, and it rocks even more. Good work.

Simon
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 05:47 AM UTC
A great diorama. Filled with all kinds of excellent details. I for one, love the fork, spoon and plate... very nice details indeed.

I agree with the members who find the jeep too clean. Indeed the difference between the bonnet and the fron window is too much to be convincing. I would add some mud to the bonnet (don't overdo it either !).

I also agree with Scott that an edge around the base would give it the finishing touch.

Nice one !! Thanks for sharing it with us.
animal
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 05:52 AM UTC
First off I really like this scene. I also agree with what has already been stated. The only thing else is the position of the hood (bonnet) seems to standing in mid air. It should be up against the windshield. I see no visible support for it as you have it displayed.
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 08:41 AM UTC
Very Nice work!! Aside from what the others have picked up on I have no criticisms to add. Excellent scene. Thanks for sharing. cheers Kevin
TheMedic
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California, United States
Joined: March 05, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 01:01 PM UTC
Very nice diorama Richie. Great details and it looks like someone knew exactly where to find the Lucky Strikes. Nothing else I can say that you haven't been told already. Well done and keep on building!
Jerry
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 10:39 PM UTC
Richie! Looking good mate
Think once you address the dirt/mud issues you have a perfect lil thing going here... (Ok wrong side is winning!;) Water stains on the canvas roof and the Allied star would set it orf nicely
Cheers
Brad
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Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 11:07 PM UTC
Wonderful dio! I like the work on the insights of the jeep and of course the painting of the figures! Congratulations!
Cheers and happy modelling!
Prato
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