My first dio (LOTS of Pics)

Although when I focus on the foliage, it does look a little harsh in some spots (in my oppinion something is more off with the twigs... maybe its the way the foam almost rests on top of it? I can't tell... it really looks fine just... something a little off...), the only reason I would have even diverted my attention from the figures was your mention of it. It's an excelent backdrop and you managed to create such an interesting group of figures that, in that first picture, it almost looks like you had the man with goggles looking at a wartime photographer who snapped the picture. I wouldn't be surprised to come across a similar layout in an old grainy black and white, very well done in making almost what I'd call a 4D model by removing the "4th wall".

Dwight Ta-ala wrote:

I like it very much. It has a very peaceful and calm atmosphere...like calm before the storm kind of feel. It is a job well done in my opinion!     panzerguy wrote:    Senojrn, don't sell your self short my man this is pretty darn good.The only thing I might suggest is place a GI laying down behind the hedgerow like he's waiting for the germans to pass by.It would give more drama to the scene. That is a great suggestion. In fact I did something similar many moons ago.

 I've seen this one before...it always gave me the creeps. Only because the Germans know he's there. My heart would be pounding up my throat. 

excellent job realy well done

Excellent work Senojorn!

 

Again, senojrn, an excellent piece of work! YOu have nothing to hang your head about with the vegetation, and the figures are excellently portrayed!

Fast Heinz, no it's not the lichen, it is the "Foilage" material that Woodland Scenics makes.  It's the foam stuff that you cut in irregular patterns and pull apart/stretch to make tree cover.  I had a package of it that I got for free from a friend of mine years ago; now I know why he gave it to me--it's not really good for large scale trees at all, better in HO or something like that.  At the time, I didn't know any better tree-making techniques, but have learned a few since then. 

Thank you all for the compliments and comments!!  Thanks again for looking!

I'll tell you what, this is an excellent little dio...I really cannot (honestly) find much too criticize at all...the figgies are excellent, especially for injection molded...the foilage on the helmets, attention to detail on the ammo belt, etc. make this very fine work (maybe a tad bit much mud on a couple)...outstanding...As far as placing a GI in hiding, etc., I disagree...I think the mood doesn't always have to be high drama or impending doom...the story tells me: this infantry section has been on the front-lines for awhile and is heading back for some R and R while maintaining military discipline in spacing, etc...very good stuff...It was hard to tell but did you paint any of the figs with NCO or Officer insignia on the shoulder boards? Maybe the fig w/ the goggles? 

 

EDIT: I went back and looked and you did paint NCO trim on the goggled figgies's collar---EXCELLENT!!!

I like this. The detail on the figures is impressive and their positioning looks realistic. The foliage could be better but you've already mentioned that yourself. Is that lichen you've used on the bushes? I don't have much time for lichen myself, it never looks realistic whatever its used for.

 I think the overall effect is really good.

I like it very much. It has a very peaceful and calm atmosphere...like calm before the storm kind of feel.

It is a job well done in my opinion! 

 

panzerguy wrote:

Senojrn, don't sell your self short my man this is pretty darn good.The only thing I might suggest is place a GI laying down behind the hedgerow like he's waiting for the germans to pass by.It would give more drama to the scene.

That is a great suggestion. In fact I did something similar many moons ago.

   Nice diorama Senojrn. It is a nice change from vehicles and buildings. It may be simple but it is effective. I noticed too, as AJ said, the soldiers are looking at the viewer(obviously only from a particular angle) and getting the attention of the viewer, almost making the viewer part of the dio.

   Your figures are not bad either. I like this figure set. The poses are natural and i think portray a sense of fatigue. The soldiers in your dio are looking pretty keen for rest break away from the fighting.

   Nicely done!....

   Boomer...

Nicely laid out and well painted. I think the vegetation is okay and makes a good backdrop. The grass looks okay, like a field that hasn't been tended.

I really like that you have one of the figures looking out towards the viewer, darwing the viewer into the scene.

The only noticeable issue is the last guy has a mold line on his buttstock. (no, not his buttocks, his buttstock.)

Well the grass might be a tad large for 1/35 scale {I would hold off judgement until the GOOD modelers comment }

I don't think the tress look that bad nah, looking over the trees I do like them alot and the grass may not be off either, as for the figures, when I get that much detail on mine I might feel comfortable commenting

 

   Senojrn, don't sell your self short my man this is pretty darn good.The only thing I might suggest is place a GI laying down behind the hedgerow like he's waiting for the germans to pass by.It would give more drama to the scene.