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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Gisbod on August 17, 2018, 11:51:49 PM
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Hello All,
I’ve just finished the project. A big leap for me as I usually tire of an aircraft the moment it’s finished ::) I’ve not done a diorama before, and although it was more involved than I’d anticipated - I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing from start to finish. Maybe it’s good to be out of the old comfort zone from time to time!
Overall I’m fairly pleased how it turned out, although I can see that’s it’s quite one dimensional compared to an equivalent Manni style diorama, but, it’s a learning curve and I’ve certainly learnt a lot. Using plaster for the base was fun!
Thanks to those who followed along with the build, your input was invaluable :)
Guy
Ps hopefully it will be in an up coming edition of ‘Scale Aviation Modeller’ and I’m definitely going to Telford this year so it’ll be on the tables there with any luck.
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Sorry, lots of pics!
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Looks great Guy, congrats!
Mark
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What a cool dio, Guy! I was shocked to read that this is your first. Looks like you've been doing this forever. Not one dimensional at all. Very interesting on so many levels. I love the archway. I look forward to seeing it at Telford.
Cheers,
Bud
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Truly outstanding Guy. Beautiful diorama with great details. Congratulations.
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WOW, simply wonderful, Guy! Thanks for sharing!
Richard
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Like you Guy, I've only ever done one, and it's a very steep learning curve indeed! You've done a terrific job on this one, I like the "depth" your composition presents and the portrayal or suggestion of a story is immediate. (I see it as the Technician is de-fueling the aircraft before it's wheeled inside to be broken up and the aluminum turned into cooking pots etc., swords into plowshares as it were!)
The finish, weathering, and layout are all superb, nicely done!
Cheers,
Lance
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I too have only ever produced one diorama, and as you and Lance have written the learning curve can be nearly vertigenous - at least I found it to be so. You have managed to produce a first class model in an equally first class setting - I only regret that I will not be at Telford to see it. Photos will have to do....
Stephen
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Thank you all for your kind comments ;)
It’s much appreciated.
Lance - I like your description of the scene.. that’s now the official story!
Guy
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That got a really nice diorama, I like it a lot!
Andreas
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Beautiful work Guy, a very convincing contemporary scene, well done.
I hope you do some more diorama work for your future projects.
Dave :)
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Guy,
That is really cool. I can't believe it is your first diorama. It looks fantastic!
Paul
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Extremely well done dio!
The components are very well-blended together
If I could make a technical observation regarding the fuel cart , the tank would be very heavy , full of fuel or not , and the carts construction allows the tank to rotate down to the ground. Having built the cart I made these observations myself , off the few pics available.
As I say , a technical observation...
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Thanks again,
Yes, you’re quite right re the cart Krow, it was meant to be tilited but it slipped whilst drying...
::)
Guy
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Superb ensemble, Guy!
Very well done ;)
vB
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Sorry about the lack of buckles Bob!
Guy
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Don't you worry about that, Guy!
I needed the rest ;D
vB
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I like the diorama, and the great tack-sharp pictures!
Cheers,
Frank
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Excellent ! Dittos to all the above, well deserved praise for your work !!!
Ed
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Thanks Ed & Frank ;D
Guy
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It is a spectacular piece of modelling art, Guy. Just spectacular...
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Great outcome Guy - I like the ambience of the scene. Cheers Matt
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Top build and a great diorama, Guy. All the spareparts are well arranged and make the dio very interesting and eyepleasing.
Very good work.
Bye,
Manni
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Thanks Prze & Matt...
Manni, thank you, and thanks for your input along the way, very helpful indeed!
Guy
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Great work, it's come together really nicely. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh at Telford.
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That's absolutely gorgeous, Guy. Fantastic job for a first dip, or even a fiftieth!
Ian
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Really awesome results, especially for a "First"! Loved watching it come together!
RAGIII
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Many thanks, Nigel, Ian and Rick :D
Guy
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Jaw dropping work on that outstanding diorama! The little details just enhance what is a really wonderful diorama concept.
Many thanks for sharing this with us Gisbod. Just awesome work!
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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A really nice story built with just the right amount of extras!
Steve