FINISHED PICS--A lil' something for Jenn...FINALLY!

razordws wrote:

Cool diorama idea Doog.  You're such a romantic.  If it were mine I would have had the gun pointing at the 'big doogs' and then received a black eye upon presenting it.   Seriously, cool build and I'm glad she liked it.

Mansteins revenge wrote:

the doog wrote:  Mansteins revenge wrote: Extremely cool little dio...a few things: 1) More pics!!! There isn't even a good one of the coolest horse (the black and white one)... 2) You have her in the "loader's hatch" instead of the "commander's hatch"...don't let her know that...lol... 3) How'd ya make the figure of Jenn?   Thanks, Manny, yeah, I know that she's in the loader's hatch, but that's the one we both got to go into, so it is more relevant for her. The "Jenn" figure is a Preisser pre-painted figure, but of course, I painted it over. I even sculpted it to be much thinner, as Jenn is 6 feet tall and lanky. ANd of course, she had to have a pink shirt! I'll try to get more pics up later.. Awesome, overall a great job...that B&W horse is really painted well...you have a knack for replicating patterns like that... Does it have a title?  If not, how about: "Leopard and horses"...

Those patterns aren't hard to do--I just use a "Horse Breeds" reference book.

the doog wrote:

Mansteins revenge wrote: Extremely cool little dio...a few things: 1) More pics!!! There isn't even a good one of the coolest horse (the black and white one)... 2) You have her in the "loader's hatch" instead of the "commander's hatch"...don't let her know that...lol... 3) How'd ya make the figure of Jenn?   Thanks, Manny, yeah, I know that she's in the loader's hatch, but that's the one we both got to go into, so it is more relevant for her. The "Jenn" figure is a Preisser pre-painted figure, but of course, I painted it over. I even sculpted it to be much thinner, as Jenn is 6 feet tall and lanky. ANd of course, she had to have a pink shirt! I'll try to get more pics up later..

Does it have a title?  If not, how about: "Leopard and horses"...

Mansteins revenge wrote:

Extremely cool little dio...a few things: 1) More pics!!! There isn't even a good one of the coolest horse (the black and white one)... 2) You have her in the "loader's hatch" instead of the "commander's hatch"...don't let her know that...lol... 3) How'd ya make the figure of Jenn?

The "Jenn" figure is a Preisser pre-painted figure, but of course, I painted it over. I even sculpted it to be much thinner, as Jenn is 6 feet tall and lanky. ANd of course, she had to have a pink shirt!

I'll try to get more pics up later..

Extremely cool little dio...a few things:

1) More pics!!! There isn't even a good one of the coolest horse (the black and white one)...

2) You have her in the "loader's hatch" instead of the "commander's hatch"...don't let her know that...lol...

3) How'd ya make the figure of Jenn?

Thanks, Brian, Lasse, and Bill!

It probably won't win any trophies, but eh, who the heck cares! The smile she gave me was worth a "Gold" and more!

Karl,

That's really nice that you made something which is, from conception to execution, totally and exclusively "about" and for, Jenn.

I guess I am just a big softie, but I think it is great that you two have each other.

Oh, I like the diorama, too.  

Bill   

I love that!!!

And Jenn is the same scale as the tank? Woah.. that tank is huuuugggggeeeee....

Again, very, very sweet!

He he, I like it!  I think pink is the new "in" camo color....to heck with that digital stuff!

Brian

Thanks a lot, guys!! I named it "Morgen, pferden!" (Good mornin' horsies!)

I just gave it to Jenn--she let out a howl: "OHHHHHHH!!!!! THAT'S ME!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!! COOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL!!" 

Ha ha! It was a great moment!

I appreciate your comments, and Jenn does too--she's peeking at your comments over my shoulder! (Yes, honey, that's supposed to be you! LOL!)

What can you say about a labor of love? I have been a fan for a while and this just illustrates the verastility that you have.

Great!

~Brian

Hi guys,

Well, it seems like it took forever, but I finally got in my "Jenn" figure, painted it up in pink, and put "Commander Jenn" in the turret. She's saying "Morgen, pferden!" (Good morning, horsies!" LOL!)

Can't wait to give it to her later tonight!

Thank you, Model Maniac!

I am still patiently waiting for my shipment of a 1/72 "girl" figure to arrive. It's been ridiculous trying to get this shipped quickly!

Your suggestion is s great one! I actually think I have a 1/72 German Shepherd doog here in my Preisser kits? I'll check it out! 

Thanks for your comment!

An impressive work in this scale, but isn't 1:72 too small? Above all, an important part is missing. A dog! And it should be a German Shepperd since you were in Germany. ;-)

   Lovely little dio Doog,  you have created another dio with a unique atmosphere. You can just picture the Leopard out in the country on excercises, the crew stopping to have morning tea with the horses......in this case it will be Jenn..

   About the horses though....i thought they would look a little more spooked with such a large Leopard on the prowl....

   Boomer...

Thanks, Mike, Chris, and panzerguy!

Chris, these baby's can get pretty dirty! ANd if Jenn had a Leopard, you can bet she'd be "brappin'' it through the deepest mudholes she could find! LOL!

     Karl I have to keep reminding myself that this is 1/72 and not 1/35!

  Great job and one lucky lady or should I say lucky doog.

Looking superb as usual Doog, nice work on the Leopard2!

Cheers

Mike

Here's a couple more pics, guys. It;s pretty mich finished except for the "Gunner Jenn" figure that I'm waiting to come in. A Priesser 1/72 civilian figure that I'll paint up as Jenn and stuck her in the turret there...

The base was done with Celluclay, sisal twine and greass powder for grass, and the tree is from  Woodland Scenics coated with grass powders. The fence is from toothpicks. The big doogs are painted with oils, and the groundwork has all been painted for highlights and depth.

Comments? Suggestions before I get it finished up?

firesmacker wrote:

That is very cool Karl. Seriuosly, you are one thoughtful guy. Remind me to never let my wife read a post that has the words "Doog and Jenn' in the same sentance. I'll never get any peace..."Howz come you don't do that for me..."  AAAAGHHH!!!!..... Regards, Jeff

Thanks too, Stern0, Manny, Lee and Narayan! New pics later tonight!

firesmacker wrote:

That is very cool Karl. Seriuosly, you are one thoughtful guy. Remind me to never let my wife read a post that has the words "Doog and Jenn' in the same sentance. I'll never get any peace..."Howz come you don't do that for me..."  AAAAGHHH!!!!..... Regards, Jeff

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