Right guys this was a spur of the moment thing, a little experiment in techniques, no real story and no real accuracy being targeted, just a go at different techniques, in preparation for the real thing!!
The base is from an old Cd case and the wall was made from plaster with the bricks scribed in, with a Hobby knife, all painted and weathered with acrylics and pastels. Hope you like any comments or suggestions for improvement most welcome.






I will try and get an above overall shot later!

redleg

I like the end result and I'm sure you like it too. I usualy do that kind of experiments aswell and I always learn a lot of things. The funny thing is that I have a similar vignette but in 1/72. It depicts some german parachutists fighting in Holland and the way I built it was just like yours: plaster wall, acrylic painting and pastels to blend it all up





Congrats again and keep on modelling!

I like your starter attempt. As stated, your break seems too straight. As you begin to build bigger scenes you'll need to add more personal items into the rubble.

Nice quick project.
Overall a nice job. The bricks are good and the composition is nice.
Two suggestions on technique. I would a bit of dark wash into the brick seams.
Secondly next time you do wall paper, cut it into strips first, like the real thing, then apply the strips on the wall.

Nothing major, just some things to think about next time.

I'll second the comments about the breakline in the wall and the wallpaper. Also, use a more subtle pattern for the paper. Not an accuracy issue, but at that scale a strong pattern's a bit too eye-catching.

Also, the figs look a bit shiny.

One last thing. The Waffen SS poster that's been torn where the wall has broken looks too new and fresh. As if it's been pasted there after the wall broke. In real life it would have been torn and even scorched.

Sorry if I've been nitpicky, but since this is just a practice run I thought you might like to get hit by it all!

A good effort on the first go. I like these little experiments myself as they allow me to learn from my mistakes making it a good prelude to bigger dios. Apart from what is mentioned by the guys the only wee little addon would be keeping everthying in the border. Not critical but in the first pic part of the broken wall extends beyond the CD base. Something minor to consider for the next one.

All in all a good first attempt.

Gday redleg
Really like the brick scribing (save for the uniformity of the wall!:) you have done a great job with it...
Maybe have the poster on the right peeled from the top and folded/hanging off the wall, instead of just being aligned crooked?
Who makes the figs you used?
Cheers
Brad

Thanks every one some really useful feedback, i am sure it will come in handy when i get round to the big one. I still need to do a little research and planning before i go any further.




The Figs were an e-bay purchase and are made by Dragon, U.S. Marines, Korea 1950/51 ( Chosin Reservoir )

redleg

I really like it. I agree with some of the comments made, which are just trying to show you areas to improve. All in all a great job for not only a first effort, but also a spur of the moment one.

I like your idea of using the CD case. I've so many of those laying around this is a good use for left overs. Not only being the base itself, but also putting on on a wooden base to protect the wood, and to raise things up a bit.

Hello Sgt. Redleg:

Like you, I sometimes do a quick project that is really
just an experiment so I can learn how to do a different
technique or go into an area where I haven't been. . .
no not the ladies restroom, either! :-) :-)

So I see your effort as good thinking, . .. indeed.
I really like what you have done. It's nice to see USA
GI's in "great coats" too. Good composition, good and
tight but effective and eye appealing. But dude, I've
got to say something about this; especially since I
enjoyed the animated movie so much. Why are these
nice clean cut Americans taking target practice at the
"Valiant Pigeon". Not fair. Some of those carrier
pigeons were even decorated for bravery in WWII by
the British High Command. And that is a true fact?

Altho that fact is true, you know I was just kiddin' you
Sarg about the "graphic" in the background of your
dio pix. However, I do feel that I should have taken
Bert and Ernie to the movie. . .
All dads who watched American TV, such as Sesame
Street with their children know that Bert
just love the Pigeons. . . even the decorated one!

:-) :-) :-) :-) I noticed it the other day and was wondering if some one would notice :-) :-)
I have been in my Flat six months now i should really find a place to take my pics, Lazy i guess

redleg

That wall paper that you used... you printed it from the NET didn't you?

I am working on my first diorama and I am using the same exact pattern!

It looks good and I like the way you weathered the paper. You gave me some good ideas.

Doh! you got me :-) i got it from here printables A great site

redleg

Very nice for a first try, despite agreeing with what the others said about the dio and the figures! Keep on the right track! The next one will be even better! (and so on...)
Cheers and happy modelling!
Prato

Awesome first attempt. Could you tell me how you did the walls?

Nice one!

This is my first attempt at a dio
it's not my firt dio, but I think this one was "succesful" enough to make it on the net (for now)

http://photos.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php?mcats=all&si=&what=allfields&name=jointhepit&when=0&whenterm=&condition=and

hope it's a good link
basework made out of childrens self hardning clay
maquette model T34/85 model45
figures Tristar


hope to get reply's
Ps working on a JS2 now
same battle, different tank

RedLeg, nice start, after agreeing with the others, you might want to add insulators to your utility pole, something that looks like glass or porcelain, a bit of clear sprue.
Other than that your doing a fine job.
Cheyenne

Great start Redleg!Everyone above has noted all the improvements to do,I just wanted to say it's a really good first shot!
cheers!

Thanks for all the great Feedback guys, I am already planning my next one Just need to find a Huey Rotor Blade or i am going to have to utilize my totally useless scratch skills :-)

redleg