Flak gun - winter scene

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 6:35 PM

[Hi renarts great dio but as for switching from baking soda I wouldnt to stop or prevent yellowing which a lot of people do say happens hair spray or ven a clear coat airbrushed over the soda seals and protects it none of mine has yellowed and the above is what I use (just make sure the wife aint home when you take tha hairspray )quote]Originally posted by renarts

I painte a mixture of white glue and water onto the areas I wanted the snow. Then I sprinkled the baking soda onto those area. After it was dry I took my airbrush and blew off the excess.

There have been a few that have had some problems with the baking soda discoloring or absorbing humidity and reacting. I have not had this problem (and I live close to the ocean and on an island between two saltwater lagoons so I can attest to the problems of humidity) and will definately keep an eye on this. Just as a precaution though I think I will switch over to talcum powder or very fine gypsum.
It may be a case of other environmental factors that caused their problem but if it saves me some heartache later it would be worth the switch.

Mike

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 7:50 PM

that is amazing work!! i love the weathering!! and the goundwork is spot on!! would love to see more pics! -DJ

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 10:57 AM

Excellent work man!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 3, 2005 5:33 PM

That is quite impressive.
-ERAD

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 3, 2005 3:31 PM

Very well done.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 3, 2005 2:44 PM

Amazing job! Very realistic! Thumbs Up [tup]

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zokissima

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July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Monday, October 3, 2005 2:01 PM

Wow, a very impressive piece.

Fish-Head Aric

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September 2005
From: Chehalis, WA

Posted by Fish-Head Aric on Monday, October 3, 2005 11:41 AM

This work is so well balanced! All the factors from the action, to the scenery, to the details and lighting... all mesh so well it looks almost real!

I think one thing that is really good is that the models are not just sitting atop the scenery... they are in it... the boots and wheels appear to sink into the ground a bit. A small detail, but huge in the effect.

A fine fine dio! Inspires me in my own plans and ideas.

Please please share more!

~Aric Fisher aric_001@hotmail.com

CDNTanker25

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May 2005
From: Playing in the foothills of NY

Posted by CDNTanker25 on Monday, October 3, 2005 9:44 AM

looks awsome man, geez, I have this set all built and some figs painted... man that officer is one UGLY dude isn't he? not photogenic at all, guess I'm going to have to cut him out of the scene

James on the bench: Merkava II With MCRS-20% Merkava IID 75% IDF Magach Batash

sasd

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November 2004
From: Canada

Posted by sasd on Monday, October 3, 2005 7:57 AM

Very well done,love the sporatic snow and the attention to detail.
Great stuff!

"Battleing Bastards of Bastogne"

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 3, 2005 7:00 AM

Beautiful. Show quality.

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hemble

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January 2005
From: Queensland/Australia

Posted by hemble on Sunday, October 2, 2005 6:48 AM

That's making me cold just looking at it, that is a great dio mate well done indeed.

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 2, 2005 3:45 AM

THAT looks outstanding!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 4, 2003 5:30 PM

very nice

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renarts

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April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Sunday, June 22, 2003 11:26 PM

I painte a mixture of white glue and water onto the areas I wanted the snow. Then I sprinkled the baking soda onto those area. After it was dry I took my airbrush and blew off the excess.

There have been a few that have had some problems with the baking soda discoloring or absorbing humidity and reacting. I have not had this problem (and I live close to the ocean and on an island between two saltwater lagoons so I can attest to the problems of humidity) and will definately keep an eye on this. Just as a precaution though I think I will switch over to talcum powder or very fine gypsum.
It may be a case of other environmental factors that caused their problem but if it saves me some heartache later it would be worth the switch.

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!"

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 22, 2003 7:40 PM

Renarts, such an awesome dio. Is the snow just plain baking soda spread around? Great job.

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renarts

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April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Friday, June 20, 2003 11:34 PM

Hey TreeBeard,

MDF - Medium Density Fiberboard. Its a very dense celluloid fibre board usually used in cabinet building and some furniture and building applications. It machines rather well, is heavier than comparable plywood, stable because it has no grain and is inexepensive. It can be found in most home improvement centers and or lumber yards. Comes in varying thicknesses as well. For bases it works really nice because it will not warp or crack over time, takes a nice decorative edge from a router, is heavy so it provides a stable platform, and is smooth so it makes a nice finish. With faux painting it can be made to look like any type of material from wood to metal.

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!"

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 20, 2003 10:57 PM

What's MDF? I'm pretty new at this...

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renarts

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April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Thursday, June 12, 2003 11:45 PM

Heres an overhead shot of the diorama.
I still need to take some pics of this and get some details.
Dogs in the lower left.

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!"

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 4:16 PM

Thats vunderbaa renarts, well crafted with a touch of lightheartedness. Is it me or are they laughing at that poor defenceless dog???

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 1:42 PM

Superb! What more can I say?

Persist and Succeed

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 10:54 AM

I love it. Very well balanced.
I also like your hint to the time period (winter '44).

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 4:44 AM

hi you can all most feel the chill in the air , very well done , cheers ian

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Saturday, June 7, 2003 6:00 PM

Excellent diorama...very realistic!
Regards, Dan

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 6, 2003 10:44 AM

Thanks for the info on the MDF. I'll check that out this weekend.
Happy Modeling!

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renarts

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April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Thursday, June 5, 2003 9:11 PM

I finished it back in April, sort of a warm up before the Panzer.

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!"

shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, June 5, 2003 8:27 PM

Great looking dio Mike .... love the dirty knees. Winter unifrom camo can be one of the hardest to reproduce and I think you did a great job. The stove is a great addition to this scene.

P.S. - when were you working on this one?

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Thursday, June 5, 2003 8:25 PM

Thanks Oracle,
The dog came with the Tamiya figure set "German Field Briefing" As I have two shepards of my own, I can sympathize with these guys.

MDF runs about $10 a 4'x8' sheet of 3/4". It is commonly available in 1/4", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4". I'm sure it comes in other thicknesses but those seem to be the most popular at the Depot or Lowes.

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!"

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 5, 2003 7:47 PM

Thats an awesome dio, mike. I really like the idea for the dio too. Where did you find the dog figure??
And also, how much does the MDF cost you generally?

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Flak gun - winter scene