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Sturmgeschutz Sdkfz. 167 Dio *finished*

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Posted by jgeratic on Saturday, February 2, 2013 3:27 PM

That actually really does look quite good.

For the copper wire, just getting a flat clear finish would help - can you somehow spray it on?  Brown and rust coloured weathering powders could be a further option.

regards,

Jack

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Saturday, February 2, 2013 3:00 PM

tigerman

That turned out very well Owl. The camo really came out cool. Couldn't tell it was brushed. I also like the figures and setting.

Have to agree with karl on the wire. Just wouldn't look copper.

thank you.

The rust paint keeps chipping off the wire. Ill re-touch it

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Posted by tigerman on Friday, February 1, 2013 10:50 AM

That turned out very well Owl. The camo really came out cool. Couldn't tell it was brushed. I also like the figures and setting.

Have to agree with karl on the wire. Just wouldn't look copper.

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Posted by Winetanker on Friday, February 1, 2013 9:32 AM

CallSignOWL
winetanker: whats wrong with my tree?

Probably nothing. It just seems to me the long upper branch could be trimmed a little bit. 

It's the kind of thing I'd obsess over and wind up messing upPropeller

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Friday, February 1, 2013 8:36 AM

danke!

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Posted by bufflehead on Thursday, January 31, 2013 11:09 PM

SWEEET dio Owl!!  Very nice execution!  The figures look very natural and the camo scheme of the StuG blends in naturally with the groundwork!  Yes

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:42 PM

thanks guys! :D

winetanker: whats wrong with my tree?

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Posted by Jester75 on Thursday, January 31, 2013 9:08 PM

That is a fine dio Owl!! Nice groundwork and I love the bike!!!

Eric

 

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Posted by Winetanker on Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:04 PM

Wow! That looks fantastic!

I wish I could figures like that.

Only thing I might do is trim that tree a little...

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Posted by Stage_Left on Thursday, January 31, 2013 7:15 PM

Fantastic work, Owl!  I particularly like how you hand painted the camo and blended it in, and the dio theme is good story telling! Yes Beer

Dave

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Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, January 31, 2013 6:23 PM

Congrats on completing your first dio! Yes Yes

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, January 31, 2013 4:14 PM

AWESOME work, Owl! That really came out so nice! Big Smile

If this is your first diorama, we're all in trouble, lol!

The only thing I'd do is paint that cool wire fence you made a steel or rusty brown---the copper color is a bit too bright.

Great work!! Toast

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Posted by Bob H. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 3:38 PM

That's great looking stuff. I really appreciate all of the groundwork. That brings the whole thing to life... in a manner of speaking.

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Posted by Bish on Thursday, January 31, 2013 3:34 PM

OWL, thats really nice work. Good dio.

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Thursday, January 31, 2013 3:18 PM

final pics, YA!

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Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:02 PM

Base work looks good from here, looking forward to the final shots.

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 6:35 PM

I was gonna take some outside pics today, but I forgot to look at the weather last night! DOH!!

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:46 PM

Awesome work on that dio base, Owl! Seriously, that celluclay work looks the BOMB!

And don't be afraid to just put your finger on that commander's hatch and either smoosh it right down into the opening, or pry it up and then re-glue it. You're going to want to fix that--and will wish that you did if you ever get to enter this into a contest. You'll be kicking yourself when you realize that you could have won first place!

Looks great though, otherwise! Good job getting those track marks in that mud!! YesYes

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:41 PM

spacepacker

doog, here is a modeller better looking than you. Things are on the UP hereWow...cheers....Kenny

Well, reluctantly, I"d have to agree with ya there....Smile Toast

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:03 PM

T26E4

Hey Owl: Just noticed one more thing on the StuG.  The commander's hatch would have been all the way open, or sealed tight. There was no propping mechanism to leave it ajar as you have it.  The little flap could be opened to allow for the commander's twin periscope sights.

that was pointed out earlier, but since everything's all glued tight I cant change it now Embarrassed

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Posted by T26E4 on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 7:52 PM

Hey Owl: Just noticed one more thing on the StuG.  The commander's hatch would have been all the way open, or sealed tight. There was no propping mechanism to leave it ajar as you have it.  The little flap could be opened to allow for the commander's twin periscope sights.

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:36 PM

shucks, guys!   Embarrassed

anywho, progress!

ground work, with tree, fence posts and sprinkled with dirt

Checking positions

Tank placed with grass finished.

Y'all are gonna have to wait until I get the final pics taken >:)

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Posted by spacepacker on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:13 PM

doog, here is a modeller better looking than you. Things are on the UP hereWow...cheers....Kenny

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Posted by Winetanker on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:04 PM

CallSignOWL

Winetanker

CallSignOWL
Im actually looking at getting into museum/archive work.

ahhh...the next Indiana Jones.....dooodododo...doooododo....

Got your hat picked out???

sure do!

LOL....

Now all you need is the whip!!!!!

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Posted by CallSignOWL on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:35 AM

LOL doog :P

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:33 AM

wbill76

You've got the look! All that's missing is the bull whip...... Big Smile

Hey, don't give her any ideas, Bill, or we're ALL in trouble! Wink

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:31 AM

HOTTIE ALERT!! Surprise

HOTTIE ALERT!! Stick out tongue ....Wink

Everyone knows that FSM has the hottest babes online! Wink

Nice to have a face to go with the name, CallSIgnOwl!

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Monday, January 28, 2013 9:37 PM

I thought Dr. Jones Jr's bag was a bread bag?

wbill76

You've got the look! All that's missing is the bull whip and gas mask bag. Big Smile

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Posted by wbill76 on Monday, January 28, 2013 8:42 PM

You've got the look! All that's missing is the bull whip and gas mask bag. Big Smile

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