King Tiger - Ardennes 1944
Victoria, Australia
Joined: February 02, 2006
KitMaker: 112 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 06:51 AM UTC
New Jersey, United States
Joined: January 05, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 07:10 AM UTC
Well done Ian, very nice build, are the figs. Dragon or Tristar ?
Excellent detail, throughout.
Cheyenne
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: August 07, 2004
KitMaker: 4,808 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 10:55 AM UTC
Heeuz looks good, How did you made the leaves??
One question though. Why are there track marks in the front of the tank?? Is that because it is driving backwards??
Florida, United States
Joined: April 25, 2005
KitMaker: 110 posts
Armorama: 84 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 02:03 PM UTC
WOW
That is outstanding. Great job on the dio
Victoria, Australia
Joined: February 02, 2006
KitMaker: 112 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 03:22 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Well done Ian, very nice build, are the figs. Dragon or Tristar ?
Excellent detail, throughout.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne,
thank you, the figures are Dragon.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: February 02, 2006
KitMaker: 112 posts
Armorama: 76 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 03:24 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Heeuz looks good, How did you made the leaves??
One question though. Why are there track marks in the front of the tank?? Is that because it is driving backwards??
Hilbert,
thanks, the leaves are from Hudson and Allen. The tank is backed into the position as stated in the write up.
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: July 28, 2005
KitMaker: 360 posts
Armorama: 334 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 03:31 PM UTC
Ian
looks great you have done a really good job there!!
Barcelona, Spain / España
Joined: August 31, 2005
KitMaker: 1,380 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 03:51 PM UTC
Hi,
Very nice dio indeed ! I love the ground and the details on this big cat. The Hudson and allen foliage is excellent but hard to find in our LHS (In France).
Where did you find yours ?
J
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: July 28, 2005
KitMaker: 602 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 04:14 PM UTC
sweey!!!
i love it...especially the paint job and composition of the whole dio
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 29, 2005
KitMaker: 1,267 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 04:25 PM UTC
What a super build, the Tiger and figures all balance and blend within the diorama for a really great visual feast. You really ought to give us a breakdown on what you used for things like the leaves etc.
If I may make one suggestion, how about making it a black and white picture in photoshop or similar as it would look really atmospheric and moody shot from a low angle.
Look forward to seeing more of it, its great.
John
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Victoria, Australia
Joined: February 02, 2006
KitMaker: 112 posts
Armorama: 76 posts
Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 04:25 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi,
Very nice dio indeed ! I love the ground and the details on this big cat. The Hudson and allen foliage is excellent but hard to find in our LHS (In France).
Where did you find yours ?
J
Julien,
thank you.
I got mine through the model shops here. I encouraged the wholesler to bring it in when I was doing some stuff for custom dioramics.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: February 02, 2006
KitMaker: 112 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 04:54 PM UTC
Quoted Text
What a super build, the Tiger and figures all balance and blend within the diorama for a really great visual feast. You really ought to give us a breakdown on what you used for things like the leaves etc.
If I may make one suggestion, how about making it a black and white picture in photoshop or similar as it would look really atmospheric and moody shot from a mlow angle.
Look forward to seeing more of it, its great.
John
John hows this.....................
Groundwork......
this was shaped underneath with modelling clay, then painted with a mixture of white glue and water. I then put down the stones , dirt and static grass. When it drys I paint everything. Then I put on the autumn leaves and spray the mix from a bottle.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: February 02, 2006
KitMaker: 112 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 04:59 PM UTC
Thank you all for the great response and your interest.
Victoria, Australia
Joined: May 07, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 05:05 PM UTC
Gday Ian
Not into the German stuff but
I know what I like! This impresses me for the fact that you have captured the camo 'in action' with clever blending of groundwork...
Kudos! Extra points for being a Victorian
:-)
Cheers
Brad
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: June 29, 2004
KitMaker: 6,760 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 05:21 PM UTC
That is one great lookng dio. The Tiger, the figures, the ruin and the groundwork all comes together in this wonderfull piece.
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: August 29, 2005
KitMaker: 1,267 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 05:37 PM UTC
Spot on Ian, looks just like some of those wartime pictures. A great build!
John
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: February 22, 2002
KitMaker: 11,718 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 05:37 PM UTC
I really like the diorama. The leaves are wonderfully done. They blend the entire scene.
I like the unconventional use of the figures.
Nice creativity.
Ontario, Canada
Joined: May 08, 2005
KitMaker: 265 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 05:48 PM UTC
That is a great dio I liked the way the mud is in the tracks like that
Matt
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: February 01, 2005
KitMaker: 1,299 posts
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 06:55 PM UTC
Great job Mate:
That dio is superb. The debris looks amazing. The figs are nicely painted. keep up the good work.
Brian
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Wien, Austria
Joined: June 01, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 07:10 PM UTC
Super piece of work. If I could produce something half as good then I'd be happy
Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: January 16, 2005
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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006 - 12:04 AM UTC
Exellent work. Very well done.
The composition is great - it has nice balance between vehicle/figures and groundwork. Love it.
Nebraska, United States
Joined: August 12, 2003
KitMaker: 2,394 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006 - 12:40 AM UTC
Ian, This is sure one fantasic diorama, Congrats on the fine work!!! Cheers Kevin
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: April 27, 2005
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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006 - 08:25 AM UTC
Superb diorama! Great job Ian... The KT looks great together with the groundwork and the leaves. The burnt out crates on the ground, nice touch!
Michigan, United States
Joined: December 11, 2003
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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006 - 08:32 AM UTC
Wow! The leaves and the camouflage really blend in well together
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Utrecht, Netherlands
Joined: February 04, 2006
KitMaker: 76 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006 - 12:09 PM UTC
how can you make it like that it looks like it is wett??
the dio is very nice, keep on going like this.
