Photograhs of Dragon''s 251/7, in winter whitewash.


Vinnie

Dragon's 251/7



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Thanks!

Excellent Vinnie.
Every time i see one of your 251's it makes me want to build another. Some of those photos make it look real. Who produces the German skier ? And what did you use for the snow ?
I hope you are bringing that half track to Hinckley to put on the stand.
Andy (++)

Vinnie -

Can always learn from a great 'Teacher'. Love the scene and the snow looks terrific. What was your 'source' for your snow? The backdrop adds a very nice perspective to the overall scene. I know we may not get the background in them, but some more angles would be great.
OOpps, my bad. I was so captivated by picture, didn't notice link. Beautiful work and Thanks Vinnie!!!

Blade48mrd

Vinnie,
A fantastic result you have to tell us what you made such natural looking snow from and where you found such a fabulous background that really sets the scene.

John

Flawless as usual and very realistic looking photos. Hard to tell it's a Dio at first glance. It really tells a story. Sigh! I aspire to your level of expertise. But I've got a long way to go. Anyway. Keep them coming!

another fine display from vinnie,way to go

you must teach me on how you paint your figures

karl

Superb work Vinnie, not only with the halftrack and figures, but the pictures enhance what you have done....nice one

Regards from the Swamp

Hawkeye

WOW!!

Glad you like it, and thankyou very much indeed for the comments!
Andy, all the figures are older Dragon ones, with Hornet heads, I'm sorry I can't remember the name of the various sets they came from though?#
The snow is Cast A Coat from the small shop EU, I'm hoping to put a review up of it tomorrow. I'd like to take it to Hinckley if Mal wants it?
Thanks again guys.

Vinnie

Nice one Vinnie - I really like the snow, and skis on the 251.

BRILLIANT

Vinnie.. Awesome man!!! I get the feeling I want to build one of those vehicles too!!

Vinnie, great build.

Coming from a guy who lives in snow like that 4 months out of the year, that snow is downright creepy. Makes me cold just thinking of it (we are stillmelting off the last remnants of winter right now). I would absolutely love to know how you got the effect from Cast A Coat in the review. Please?

Superb work! As the others have said, it looks real from some angles. The attention to detail is awesome - I note the metal barrel cover on the rear MG with holes in! The poses of the figures are very natural. BTW, I think the set with the skiers has been re-released, I think I spotted it in the LHS.
I note that Dragon use some examples of Vinnie's work in the 2006 catalogue, 'nuff said!

Very nice work Vinnie. I am looking forward to the review of the Cast a Coat snow.


Sean

Thanks guys! I'll try and finish the Cast A Coat review before the end of this weekend.

Vinnie

Great Job Vinnie!

I like the scene. It all comes together nicely with the background pic. Great story!

Steve

As usual, another excellent piece Vinnie.

I think you did an outstanding job on the diorama. I also like how you did the snow and the figures.

Really fantastic job Vinnie! The subtle rust streaks on the whitewash, and the snow texture are absolutely perfect! Makes me feel like I'm standing there looking at the real thing!

Superbe work Vinnie....
I'm suprised that you havent published any books on military modelling ,yet.....

Or ,are you planning something for the future?....

Cheers

Mike

Vinnie, your Bio says you teach Science, otherwise I would have assumed it was Art, since every project I've seen from you is a work of it.

Your weathering on this one is outstanding, your figures, groundwork...I'm at a loss for words.

I guess you were meant to be a teacher because, man, am I learning things from you.

Mike

Vinnie,

I always amazed looking at your excellent work. Your photography skill is marvelous!!
i love this photo


Looking forward for the cast a coat review. I thought that stuff is meant for creating texturized surface and never know it can be used for snow... and your snow looks real!!

How did u do the air recognition flag?? It looks like fabric to me..


once again, being a teacher by profession, you're really know ur stuff well!!!

Another great build. It's all been said before.

Cheers
Shane