"May Your Spirit Ride with the Wind" - (Note: 10 Pics) - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, August 22, 2004 8:37 PM

Guys, thanks for the comments. I appreciate it very much. I have so far made some minor modifications to the diorama consudering some good suggestions on things I earlier missed.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 8:13 PM

Dwight,

Lest we forget that freedom is not free. There have been countless men thet have died on the field of battle. We sometimes forget that the subjects we model are derived from the desperate battles betwwen good and evil for lack of a better term. A soldier quietly uttering a prayer for a fallen comrade while the wind blows is a solemn endeavor and you have captured the effect quite well.

My hat's off to you.

Ted

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:38 PM

Excellent Dio.... and very moving as well. I give it 6 thumbs up.. all three of us looking at it!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:02 PM

Sorry about that guys.. The files have been moved in the dioramas section at Ron's. There I already updated the links.

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, August 21, 2004 11:31 PM

Same here

John

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Saturday, August 21, 2004 10:09 PM

Me too...

Nothing but X's.... I'm sure it's breathtaking though! Smile [:)]

Can't wait to see it!

Take care,
Frank

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gringe88

Member since
July 2004
From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...

Posted by gringe88 on Saturday, August 21, 2004 6:04 PM

NOOOOOO!! I got da X's!!

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-Matt

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, August 6, 2004 6:32 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

I knew you wouldn't miss a detail like that, Dwight!

Again, amazing work.

Actually I often do. Big Smile [:D]

That's why posting pics here are very helpful in finding those boo-boos. Wink [;)]

. More eyes are still better than two. Tongue [:P]

Thanks again pal.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, August 6, 2004 10:21 AM

I knew you wouldn't miss a detail like that, Dwight!

Again, amazing work.

~Brian

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, August 6, 2004 1:42 AM

Thanks Ed. Appreciate all the nice words.

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, August 5, 2004 9:27 PM

Dwight, another masterpiece. You can feel the wind brushing by you when you look at this dio. Great composition, craftsmanship and planning. Great job. - Ed

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, August 5, 2004 9:14 PM

Thanks ghettochild.

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ghettochild

Member since
November 2003
From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Thursday, August 5, 2004 6:34 PM

very nice dwight. love the wind look!!

-Josh

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, August 5, 2004 6:23 PM

Modelmaniac/zokissima: Thanks you very much.

J-hulk: You are correct. The tank is just sitting on the base for now. Big Smile [:D]

. I hurriedly took the picture yesterday morning before I left for the office as a guy named ERUSH Big Smile [:D]

is eagerly awaiting the pics Smile [:)]

. The wooden frame is also not final. It is a picture frame actually. Just use it to make the whole thing look more presentable. Wink [;)]

. I will be mounting it on a simple plywood base and I'll make sure that the tank would be properly set in place. Thanks for the comment. I always value inputs from the site. Remember my 2nd dio? You pointed out that the hole in the machine gun barrel isn't showing and if you haven't I wouldn't have noticed.

Thanks guys.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 5, 2004 2:43 PM

A very inspiring dio Dwight...

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, August 5, 2004 10:48 AM

Nice to see more pix!
As I mentioned in the other post, this is a great work of art, Dwight. The windy scene (great hair sculpting!) really projects a feeling of forlorn sadness to me. Powerful.

The only critique I can offer is that the tracks and suspension on the right side do not quite interact with the ground as solidly as they could. The left side seems fine, but the right side appears to be floating ever so slightly above the ground (of course, maybe you haven't finalized it's position on the dio!).

That certainly doesn't detract from the overall moving message of the diorama, but I know you'd want some constructive criticism amongst all the praise, too!

~Brian

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, August 5, 2004 8:06 AM

As per the armor forum, very nice build Dwight!

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Model Maniac

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February 2003
From: Thailand

Posted by Model Maniac on Thursday, August 5, 2004 3:39 AM

Very nice work, Dwight!. Your dio's are getting better and better all the time.
Keep them coming! Smile [:)]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, August 5, 2004 3:22 AM

Wildwilliama & Phroosh: Thank you very much for the praises. I am really glad that this diorama is getting good words from the members. I shall strive to give my best on my next one. Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 5, 2004 3:06 AM

Very convincing, moving and inspiring, Dwight. I am a big fan of your work. The wind effects are great, I love how you jump in and make things like that work for you.

Excellent stuff mate.

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wildwilliam

Member since
December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 9:36 PM

Dwight,
very nice!
your hand made dio's never cease to amaze me.
great job. very poignant.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:53 PM

Abarne: Thanks for the kind words, too.

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ABARNE

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February 2003
From: Southern California, USA

Posted by ABARNE on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:47 PM

Simply outstanding ... and moving. Wow!! [wow]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:47 PM

Thanks Shrikes. I feel somewhat relieved that I, in a way achieved my goal of projecting some sort of effects in my diorama.

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:33 PM

That looks good, Dwight! Lots of motion here! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:19 PM

jkeller: Thanks for the kind words. Yes I sculpted the hair using Tamiya Basic Putty. I used a needle as my sculpting tool. Smile [:)]

duke: Thanks, too. This is really in honor for those heroes of WWII.

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:13 PM

Very moving scene. I can almost hear the wind that you tried to show. You definitely did an excellent job on this Dio.

Keep up the great work Dwight, you are incredible!

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jkeller

Member since
December 2002
From: Grand Blanc, MI USA

Posted by jkeller on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 8:05 PM

Dwight,

I liked the base and the Sherman even more. Nice job on the wind blown hair. I'm assuming you scuplted that yourself. Great Job!

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

"May Your Spirit Ride with the Wind" - (Note: 10 Pics)

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 7:54 PM

I now give you the not-so-completed Diorama No. 8!

The diorama was supposed to be centered on my recently built M4A4 Sherman Firefly VC but it turned out (IMHO) that the focus shifted to a british soldier giving his prayers for a fallen comrade whom he took time to give a decent burial. I tried to get the effect of wind blowing on all possible elements of the dio to fit the proposed title.

While I am still contemplating of adding some stowage to the tank...I may do that later.

Here it is folks... Wink [;)]