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                        6th Dio Completed (Pics)

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        6th Dio Completed (Pics)
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:32 PM
                        Here are the pics of my completed Ford GPA which is my entry to the Small AFV GB. I have also completed the dio base, the figures and other stuff. Overall, this is my 6th diorama.

                        I tried to depict here the GPA approaching a river bank with one soldier trying to scan the area.

                        Here are the overall views of the diorama.





                        The ground is constructed out of wall putty applied in thick layers to stimulate cracking.
                        The tall grass is made from brushes.
                        The tree is made from wire wrapped in masking tape with leaves made from pieces of scotchbrite sponge sprinkled with woodland scenics rough turfing materials. I need a coarser material for the leaves but I don't have any so I stuck with the one I have.Wink [;)]


                        Here are some close-up views:











                        Well on the 7th diorama...I guess.Smile [:)]

                        Smile [:)]

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                        fightnjoe
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                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:48 PM
                        well done dwight.

                        joe

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 30, 2004 7:58 PM
                        Great job Dwight! That tree looks right to scale ;no easy task; and the mud looks very convincing.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, May 30, 2004 10:27 PM
                        Joe: Thanks for the compliments.

                        JGAGS: Thanks for the kind words. I was actually planning on a bigger tree but I have some height restrictions due to the displ;ay shelves

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 30, 2004 11:00 PM
                        Excellent Dwight, love the scotchbrite tree.
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                        renarts
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Sunny Florida
                        Posted by renarts on Monday, May 31, 2004 1:07 AM
                        Nah Dwight,
                        The tree is the right height. Anything bigger and it would compete if not overpower the vehicle. I reallyl ike what you've done. Did you force dry the wall compound to make it crack? I think this is your best to date.

                        Mike
                        Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"
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                        Keyworth
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Monday, May 31, 2004 2:17 AM
                        Dwight, that's a great riverbank effect you've achieved. I agree with Mike that this is one of your best yet. - Ed
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, May 31, 2004 2:21 AM
                        Claymore: Thanks. Just a pain in the fingers when tearing the scotchbrite pad to peices.

                        Renarts: Thanks, too. Yes, I forced the putty to dry prematurely to make it crack. And I am happy of the result.

                        Keyworth: Very kind words. Thanks.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 3:06 AM
                        Very, very nice Dwight. Simple and effective, and your grass and tree are outstanding.
                        I recently made a steel wool tree and it came out half as good.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 6:32 AM
                        Dwight,

                        Very nice job. Super way of doing so much in such a small area and as already stated, the vegetation is terrific. Great work on the photography.

                        Richard
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 31, 2004 12:59 PM
                        That is great work Dwight. The vegetation looks superb. Thanx for showing us. Looking forward to no7.

                        Keep well.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, May 31, 2004 6:42 PM
                        phroosh/RSaddlemire/Artorius:

                        Thanks for the comments guys. Glad you find my work OK.

                        Smile [:)]

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 10:56 AM
                        Nothing much I can add to what's already been said, I agree with all of them, excellent work. Smile [:)]
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                        Duke Maddog
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        • From: Rowland Heights, California
                        Posted by Duke Maddog on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 12:42 PM
                        I agree with Warren. Excellent work! Looking forward to Dio No 7!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:17 PM
                        Excellent! Oh no, seamline on the gas tank! But everything else is A ok!

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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 6:46 PM
                        wrbridge/Duke: Thanks for the compliments.

                        Armor Master: Thanks for pointing that out. Missed it.Wink [;)] Gotta touch it up tonight.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 10:58 PM
                        Find your work ok Dwight? Its great !!! Your M1 and M 51 is what got me to build or purchase mine. And yes that is a complement. I think I am among so of the best builders and creators.
                        Which in terms makes me strive to go above and beyond... There has not been a bad build that I have seen so far since joining the forum and what I have learned here is ....priceles, looking forward to more, my hats of to you and all.

                        Now back to my first ever kitbashing festivel of the german E-100.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 3, 2004 11:33 PM
                        Very nice love the realistic base.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, June 4, 2004 12:14 AM
                        Thundergod: Don't say that.Blush [:I]. You are making me shrink to 1/35 scale.Big Smile [:D].

                        Dave: Thanks.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 8:37 PM
                        That is sweet. My boy and I are working on that kit next. I hope it turns out half as good.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 4, 2004 10:24 PM
                        Well as the saying goes you are your woarst critic( if it is a saying(and admire others work more, For me and I know soon there will be the same in return......and that is respect now I am done with the booo hooo and rear end kissin. LOL
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 5, 2004 2:56 AM
                        Dwight ,
                        That is sweet , looks great .

                        Walt
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                        madspaniard
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: Portugal
                        Posted by madspaniard on Sunday, June 6, 2004 5:54 PM
                        Excellent job,you made a very graphic arrengement,very very good,I like alot

                        Pedro
                        Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, June 6, 2004 7:10 PM
                        RedButcher: It will only look half as good if you will not give it your best shot. I know you can do better.Smile [:)] Thanks.

                        Thundergod:Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D] OK I will not criticize my own work next time. He-he-he.

                        Walt: Thanks, too.

                        Madspaniard: Thanks for the compliments.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 7, 2004 8:14 PM
                        We all criticize our work. And speaking of I am nowin the works of my very own dio.In it will be my jagdtiger with dragons achtung jabo figures going along side a hedgerow. I have the base down using celluclay now I want to add the ground work such as soil shrubs trees. Since you are the dio freeeeeak got any pointers? Big Smile [:D]
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, June 7, 2004 9:04 PM
                        The grasses (if you intend to use a brush) should be planted on the base. I do this when the base is still soft. If the base has hardened then you might need to drill a hole to plant the brush in. Airbrush the grass first prior to painting the base. Then paint the ground. Then add the grass.

                        I have never tried making hedgegrows but you could use a combination of roots and small twigs plus woodland scenics.

                        If you have specific questions just point it out to me, OK?

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 7, 2004 9:14 PM
                        Im useing lichen for the hedgerow It looks great I was just wanting to know if you paint the ground or and soil or both.I have seen some that use static grass to simulate a lawn look but cant tell if there is soil of if its just paint. Thankyou Dwight for your time.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, June 7, 2004 9:23 PM
                        In some cases, it is necessary to add real soil for texture. Sometimes however, when such a requirement is not really there, you can just paint the plaster/celluclay/putty base.

                        As Renarts pointed out, the ground (soil) should be painted as it will show in some areas beneath the static grass. This will add a great deal of realism to the base.

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