dio # 3 "Herbst"

rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

dio # 3 "Herbst"

Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:24 PM

hey all, this is my third dio. Its in 1/35 and italeri demag and dragon and tamiya figs. It is titled "herbst" which is German for, "Fall". I finished this one up last, well, fall Smile [:)]

. Unfortunatley I was trying to rush it out for a competition and really didnt pay attention to the figs, which, I believe are some of the most important factors. Disapprove [V]

I was in a hurry and ignored giving them a wash, and drybrushing, and on some the details are very poorly painted or not even there. I have deffinetly learned my lesson! (thank god!)
hope you like, And if you spot something that next time meight help me, please post.
oh, and I used Woodland scenics trees, celluclay with static grass, kitty litter and railroad ballast, then washed, drybrushed etc.

for more go to the armor forum post or
http://photobucket.com/albums/v85/rebelreenactor/

Smile [:)]

John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:26 PM

Looks awesome. Interesting color for the trees.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:43 PM

One of the most colorful dios I have ever seen. I think you did a very good job. Next time though don't use the flash when taking pics. The flash always make plastic shine.

You are getting better each time. Thanks for sharing.

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:51 PM

Nice work on the Diorama. The figures do look a little glossy, but it may be the lighting used for the pic.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:58 PM

thanks!

Ya, must be the lighting, they are quit dull from here. I wont use the flash next time, thanks for the tip dwight.

John

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yw18mc

Member since
April 2004
From: sunny imperial beach

Posted by yw18mc on Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:41 PM

Love the color,and lay out of your dio John. It's definitely an autum scene. The flash does brighten it up a little more then I'm sure it is, but it's a great theme, and seems pretty balanced. Thanks for sharing with us. Semper Fi, mike

mike

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sasd

Member since
November 2004
From: Canada

Posted by sasd on Thursday, January 27, 2005 10:00 PM

Excellent work Rebel,the fourth pic is a nice touch.I specialy like the netting and the commanders studying the map area.The foliage is excellent,nicely done!

"Battleing Bastards of Bastogne"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 10:03 PM

well, as bad as they lost the war the germans were snappy dressers!!! i think that some of them should have camo jackets, and their clothes are alittle too clean....but other than that A GREAT DIO! beautiful scene!! -DJ

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, January 28, 2005 12:17 AM

thanks guys! the 4th pic is my favorite too. Its fun to put the dio on a table and kneel down and look through the trees at the vehicle.
Ya, like I said, the figs dissapointed me. I think I have about 2 good ones, but they still lack a wash and drybrushing. But lessons learned. My next dio I am putting the research together.
thanks agian!

John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 2:09 AM

Hey is that a ditch with water in it, in the 2nd pic? Nice touch, i like the guy with the muddy pants in that pic as well. Good balance, with a nice flow, (I'm I talking about hair or a Dio.. Tongue [:P]

) Great build.

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drucifer67

Member since
January 2005

Posted by drucifer67 on Friday, January 28, 2005 3:31 AM

Wow...this one just jumps right out at ya!

Shame about the flash...I'd like to see this one lit naturally, maybe photographed in the early morning/late afternoon so the shadows are long...

Love the foliage...what did you use?

And I'm going to be unoriginal and say how much I like the fourth picture :)

____________________________________________________________ http://drucifersmodels.50webs.com/index.html --------------- "...and on the eighth day, God created polystyrene, and saw that it was good."

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, January 28, 2005 7:33 AM

Nice work!
Like you said yourself, don't forget to finish the figures next time!
Also, did you weather the tracks at all? The tires are a bit muddy, but in the picks the tracks look very clean.

I like the fall colors, too!

~Brian

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rebelreenactor

Member since
October 2003
From: Clovis, Calif

Posted by rebelreenactor on Friday, January 28, 2005 6:52 PM

well, I think for some natural lighting i'd have to go for sunset instead of sunrise! Id be very proud of myself if I could wake up that early! Big Smile [:D]

It wont be for a while that I can get this light anyways, the sun wont come out until about march- april Sad [:(]

The foliage is Woodland scenics realistic trees- fall colors.
Oh and yes that is a little stream. I used woodland scenics realistic water for that.

the tracks do look a bit clean now that you mention it. I dont think I'm one for major mud, mainly because I havent found a method that suits me.
thanks for the comments! Big Smile [:D]

John

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 10:05 PM

Who ever's dio that is, i couldn't build one like that(right now) to save my life!LOL

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Sunday, January 30, 2005 6:32 PM

hey, that looks cool John!! Thumbs Up [tup]

very nice job. later.

Chris

The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris

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Kelly_Zak

Member since
April 2003
From: CANADA

Posted by Kelly_Zak on Monday, January 31, 2005 9:08 AM

John, it looks great! The tree work is better than I can do, keep it up! A quick wash and DB on the figs, and they'll look killer!
You could try getting a big piece of blue construction paper at the local art store, and use that as a backdrop when you take pics of your models, it helps greatly. All that our guys use is that and a couple of posable table lamps.

"There you go with those negative waves again!"

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