A Diorama of Dioramas...

philp

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

A Diorama of Dioramas...

Posted by philp on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 8:09 PM

One of our members has a great sense of humor and great skill.
Check these out...

anything here look familiar?

More of his stuff here
http://www.ipmsslc.com/photo/displayimage.php?album=86&pos=15
and here.
http://www.ipmsslc.com/photo/thumbnails.php?album=26

Phil Peterson IPMS #8739 Join the Map http://www.frappr.com/finescalemodeler

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 8:18 PM

Nice stuff.

The most amazing dio similar to this I have seen in the following book:

The dio on the cover is very impressive, pity it can't be clearly seen in the image.
Might have to do a scan from the book directly.

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Thursday, December 9, 2004 12:03 PM

now that different

Thad

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Model Grandpa

Member since
July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Thursday, December 9, 2004 12:55 PM

Very cool, brought a smile to my. Smile [:)]

The Dio of the Lady be Good looks familiar.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

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madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Thursday, December 9, 2004 2:00 PM

Great and funny work

Pedro

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 9, 2004 6:23 PM

wow. nice and original idea, and his other works are great too.

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Fabio Moretti

Member since
March 2003
From: Brazil

Posted by Fabio Moretti on Friday, December 10, 2004 7:37 AM

Nice job and original idea...

Next on the workbench

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philp

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Friday, December 10, 2004 5:24 PM

Model Museum,
If you can post any of the pics that would be great. I have seen a couple of this and it is fantastic. Heck, build a model of yourself building models of yourself...
Seen a couple of others that I enjoy. There was one at the US Nats of a modelers desk complete with unbuilt kits and a few finished ones.
Also saw pics of a complete hobby shop done in unknown scale which was very complete.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 10, 2004 5:40 PM

That is awesome! What a great idea Smile [:)]

The guys who do the off-beat stuff are really cool. It takes a lot of courage, skill and imagination to stray from the flock.

~ g

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gringe88

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

Posted by gringe88 on Friday, December 10, 2004 8:20 PM

thats hilarious. only thing that can tear a modeler's eyes away from his work....

model museum- thats a riot! i can tell what the model is on the cover. that guys brilliant! Big Smile [:D]

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-Matt

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 10, 2004 8:29 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by gringe88
model museum- thats a riot! i can tell what the model is on the cover. that guys brilliant!

He is top-notch, stopped competing now as he won the last 6 competitions nonstop and was kindly asked not to attend anymore. He started of doing Architectural buildings and later on went into models.

Interesting thing about him is that he was in an accident that destroyed half his face and he lost one eye.

BTW, he does everything from WW II, to Kaiju and Gundam Dio. Had a chance to talk to him for some time a few years ago at a competition I entered.

Would love to see a showdown between him and Max Watanabe(Max Factory), but I believe Max Watanabe's health is not good enough form him to do that.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 10, 2004 8:39 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by philp

Model Museum,
If you can post any of the pics that would be great. I have seen a couple of this and it is fantastic. Heck, build a model of yourself building models of yourself...
Seen a couple of others that I enjoy. There was one at the US Nats of a modelers desk complete with unbuilt kits and a few finished ones.
Also saw pics of a complete hobby shop done in unknown scale which was very complete.

Sure, not a problem I will organise some scans from a japanese friend that has the book.

Should have it up soon.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 10, 2004 8:51 PM

Ok, here are some pics.

They are big and not too hot in the quality department, but those are pics of the Dio.

Those are quick scans from a book showcasing his Diorama. I learned a lot by studying his books and was lucky to get hold of a tv-shows where he competed/modelled and it was inspirational and an eye-opener.

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philp

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Friday, December 10, 2004 10:51 PM

Great Stuff. Thanks for posting them.

Phil Peterson IPMS #8739 Join the Map http://www.frappr.com/finescalemodeler

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Tankmaster7

Member since
August 2004
From: Nowhere. (Long Island)

Posted by Tankmaster7 on Monday, December 13, 2004 4:05 PM

who's max watanabe? is he another one of those amazing modellers that I look up to? Just curious, is there anyone named Chris Wauchop on this forum? I have seen his work online and it is really great stuff.

-Tanky

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 8:11 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Model Museum

QUOTE: Originally posted by gringe88
model museum- thats a riot! i can tell what the model is on the cover. that guys brilliant!

He is top-notch, stopped competing now as he won the last 6 competitions nonstop and was kindly asked not to attend anymore. He started of doing Architectural buildings and later on went into models.

Interesting thing about him is that he was in an accident that destroyed half his face and he lost one eye.

BTW, he does everything from WW II, to Kaiju and Gundam Dio. Had a chance to talk to him for some time a few years ago at a competition I entered.

Would love to see a showdown between him and Max Watanabe(Max Factory), but I believe Max Watanabe's health is not good enough form him to do that.

Mr. Yamada is indeed and amazing modeller. He's actually a regular host on TV Champion these days, since they won't let him compete anymore!
I'm fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet and talk with "Yamataku" several times a year at various events, and he's a real nice guy as well as a gifted modeller. Seeing his works in person is a real treat.

MM, what's up with Max? He's in poor health? I've noticed he's not in Hobby Japan much these days.

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:00 PM

WOW! Those dios are cool! Cool [8D]

Wonder what would happen if someone touched that dio(or attempted).

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 18, 2004 5:20 PM

I too am a fan of max watanabe, though ive been out of the loop for quite awhile(around 4 or 5 years now). anyone know if max, or this guy has their own personal website with their works on it?

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Vintage Aircraft

Member since
May 2004
From: A little place I call earth

Posted by Vintage Aircraft on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:37 PM

Brilliant ... Really... I'm rockin' here, I think I recognize one of ...mine ??? Is it possible ? If it is, I'm honored beyond words. I feel immortalized by a MASTER .

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:48 PM

QUOTE:
anyone know if max, or this guy has their own personal website with their works on it?

I don't think they do, you can find their work in Hobby Japan and their Books.
They seem to works mostly under contract for Hobby Japan(Bandai).

QUOTE:
MM, what's up with Max? He's in poor health? I've noticed he's not in Hobby Japan much these days.

Yeah, he is in poor heatlh and lost a lot of weight.
I also think his Curry restaurant flopped.

From what I hear he is no longer modeling but now the tutor for a lady that works under his guidance.
Atleast i have seen him and her on a few Gundam modelling books.

Quiet a few of the greats are in poor health unfortunately, said to see one of the top sculptors hugging an oxygen bottle
during the intreview session at model shows.

Sorry, for the late reply, only came across the thread just now.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, January 17, 2005 1:16 PM

Brilliant, how does he do the small dios?

Eric

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philp

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Thursday, January 27, 2005 11:28 AM

Tigerman,
I know that Gavin makes use of a lot of Wargame stuff. Some of these range down to the 5mm scale. I think he used a 1/700 B-24 for the Lady Be Good dio, another good source.

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J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, January 27, 2005 1:12 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Model Museum
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QUOTE:
MM, what's up with Max? He's in poor health? I've noticed he's not in Hobby Japan much these days.

Yeah, he is in poor heatlh and lost a lot of weight.
I also think his Curry restaurant flopped.

From what I hear he is no longer modeling but now the tutor for a lady that works under his guidance.
Atleast i have seen him and her on a few Gundam modelling books.

Quiet a few of the greats are in poor health unfortunately, said to see one of the top sculptors hugging an oxygen bottle
during the intreview session at model shows.

Sorry, for the late reply, only came across the thread just now.

Good Max news: apparently he's doing some hands-on modeling seminars in February and March, so perhaps he is feeling better.
I've seen Ogoshi Tomoe, Max's "student," at several modelling events, but always on her own. She's in HJ regularly, too...but Maxless.
He is one of the greats.

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 21, 2005 8:45 PM

Wow thats pretty original Ive never seen anything like that befor.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 1:46 AM

This is just wonderful...Great stuff.
mary

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 6:46 AM

Those are some of the best dios i have seen

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