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                        The Littlest Diorama

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                        Comanche Test
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        • From: Huntsville AL
                        The Littlest Diorama
                        Posted by Comanche Test on Saturday, March 3, 2007 10:36 AM

                        Anybody ever try this?  I've always loved Roco Minitanks HO (1/87) armor models.  I ran across a box of them I've had for years, and put together this grouping from my army days (late 1970s).  It's an M-151 jeep with an officer and radioman.  Ever tried to paint a camo scheme on a helmet the size of a bb?  Anyway, it was quick and fun, and I thought I'd share the results.  I've got a bunch more of these tanks and figures, might try a few more of these mini-displays.

                         Dan H.

                        On the bench: Not much right now, just getting started again.
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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Saturday, March 3, 2007 10:49 AM
                        Pretty good for that small of a scale.  You may want to tone down the jeep a little with some dusting and weathering, it looks too bright.  By the way, it is an M38A1 jeep, not an M151A1.  Good job.

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                        T-rex
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                          February 2007
                        • From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
                        Posted by T-rex on Monday, March 5, 2007 5:28 PM

                        Hey that's the same wooden base in my, and same scale and jeep, except I added bushes but my focus is really bad. I'll sent it to you as soon as I get it good.

                        Also what kit did to soliders came from? I could use them instead of one dollar soldier.

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                        Comanche Test
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        • From: Huntsville AL
                        Posted by Comanche Test on Thursday, March 8, 2007 6:12 PM
                        The figures are from Roco Minitanks as well.  They come in sets of 20 or so.  I bought them almost 20 years ago.  A quick look at Ebay shows that they're still available.  Good luck.
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                        daveinthehat
                        • Member since
                          January 2005
                        • From: PA
                        Posted by daveinthehat on Monday, March 12, 2007 10:16 AM
                        Nice job. HO scale is fun, there's so much stuff available. I've been building in HO scale for a while. (Non Military and no trains yet) I really enjoy it. A small diorama is a great way to take a break from a big project and do some experimenting. Peanut butter lids are really fun dioramas.

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