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Offline Blooz

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« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2004, 07:14:46 PM »
Very nice especially the 109 diorama with the skid marks and the fence.

Needs weathering though. The planes look pristine. Combat aircraft need to be dirty, oily, paint chipped vehicles.

Great job. Diorama's are cool.
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« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2004, 07:32:40 PM »
http://www.dynamicdioramas.org/

turn green and die!!!!


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Re: Dioramas? you want steenkin' dioramas?!?
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2004, 07:44:14 PM »
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http://www.dynamicdioramas.org/

turn green and die!!!!


dayum!


In freakin credible!
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Offline Weezer

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« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2004, 11:56:43 AM »
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way too overscale... even 32ga is pushing it for 1/48 for that purpose.

36ga or more...

some people use hair "donated" from those within arm's length - if it's long enough.




i didn't know it was 1/48      
   i used 30ga on my Ho scale models
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« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2004, 12:05:45 PM »
Those are amazing.

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« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2004, 03:10:35 PM »
I have a 1/48 A-36 (P-51 Attack version) that I am about to start working on. I also have a Fw-190F-8 that I have to rebuild since my oldest sons books on his dresser fell on it and destroyed the tail section and landing gear. He and I were in his room building Lego stuff when his books started sliding on top and the book end (large Noah's Ark front end) slid out of the way and his Disney story collection came crashing down. Talk about a disheartened 7 year old.
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« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2004, 04:19:41 PM »
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Say GF, is that the Bunker Hill there in the background? I think I have the same model.

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Yes it is! You and I must have the same budget.  You poor man.

The sinkholes and generally poor fit have made that kit a labor of sorts.  Took a lot of sanding to get the forward sonar dome on the bow to look ok.  It had some extra bits and pieces in the box so I added some extra missile launchers (hehehe). Its an on-again, off-again project.  I work on it, get cross-eyed after awhile, and put it back.

How are you coming along with yours?
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« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2004, 04:21:42 PM »
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way too overscale... even 32ga is pushing it for 1/48 for that purpose.

36ga or more...

some people use hair "donated" from those within arm's length - if it's long enough.


Its 1/72.  I'm willing to go somewhat overscale (artistic license is a wonderful thing) so long as the solution is practical and workable.  I still haven't gotten out to that art supply store.  Maybe tomorrow.
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Re: Dioramas? you want steenkin' dioramas?!?
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2004, 04:23:23 PM »
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http://www.dynamicdioramas.org/

turn green and die!!!!


dayum!


That's the site I use when I run out of steam on my projects.  I look at his stuff, look at my stuff, and get back on track.
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« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2004, 04:23:47 PM »
GF,

In your 109 diorama what did you sue for the ground? I am curious as I haven't tried a diorama and was thinking about getting the stuff to make one with this A-36 that I am starting now.
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« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2004, 04:24:36 PM »
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Very nice especially the 109 diorama with the skid marks and the fence.

Needs weathering though. The planes look pristine. Combat aircraft need to be dirty, oily, paint chipped vehicles.

Great job. Diorama's are cool.


Thanks.  yeah, I'm going to practice some paint chipping on my next one.  I was going to try it with the Ki-43 dio, but I kinda liked the silver finish, nice and clean.
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« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2004, 04:25:13 PM »
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Its 1/72.  I'm willing to go somewhat overscale (artistic license is a wonderful thing) so long as the solution is practical and workable.  I still haven't gotten out to that art supply store.  Maybe tomorrow.


I haven't touched it since 2002, the last time I had a garage. But since my new place has a GIANT garage (4 cars :eek: ) I'm hoping to find some time to get back into it. Then again I have a 1:1 scale model of a car to work on too.

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« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2004, 10:46:46 PM »
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GF,

In your 109 diorama what did you sue for the ground? I am curious as I haven't tried a diorama and was thinking about getting the stuff to make one with this A-36 that I am starting now.


The base is plastic - one of those display cases for 1:18 car models.  On top of that I put a layer of sand from my front yard (strained through a bug screen, glued to the base with white glue, then artfully shaped with a popsickle stick).  The grass is "Fine" model grass.  I've lost the original bag but I think the color was "Burnt" or "Dry" or something like that.  It only cost me $3.50 for the bag, which is plenty.

You'd be surprised how well a good base can make an average airplane look.
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« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2004, 10:48:55 PM »
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I haven't touched it since 2002, the last time I had a garage. But since my new place has a GIANT garage (4 cars :eek: ) I'm hoping to find some time to get back into it. Then again I have a 1:1 scale model of a car to work on too.

-Sik


Buy a tv cart with wheels so you can roll it out of the way after you drop that small piece that you absolutely must have to finish the kit. :p
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