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                        "A Cold Day In Hell" *Complete*pg6

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                        *INDY
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Ventura (at the beach) in California
                        Posted by *INDY on Friday, August 28, 2009 8:01 AM
                         bbrowniii wrote:

                        Hey Stern0

                        What an amazing little scene you have put together here.  I really 'like' it - I put like in quotes only because this scene is not something to like, the reality of it that is.  However, the artistry you put into it is superb.

                        I'm going to disagree with CJ - I think your title is perfect.  Considering the scene, I would say that dark is a good mood to set... My 2 cents [2c]

                           As I said-your title is perfect. 'Chilling encounter' has the cute double ontaundra, but is a little flippant considering the gravity of the scene, A Cold Day in Hell is a well known phrase that you've put directly to reality, taking the (figurative ) and making it literal (using figures )      now that's an accomplishment

                        "Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Friday, August 28, 2009 5:32 AM

                        bbrowniii, thanks for checking this out and for the kind words, I agree, not much to "like" about the scene, but I do like that it provokes such reaction. I was a little worried about it being a little to brutal for some folks, but I think it all worked out. Thanks again!Big Smile [:D]

                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        bbrowniii
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: 41 Degrees 52.4 minutes North; 72 Degrees 7.3 minutes West
                        Posted by bbrowniii on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 12:15 PM

                        Hey Stern0

                        What an amazing little scene you have put together here.  I really 'like' it - I put like in quotes only because this scene is not something to like, the reality of it that is.  However, the artistry you put into it is superb.

                        I'm going to disagree with CJ - I think your title is perfect.  Considering the scene, I would say that dark is a good mood to set... My 2 cents [2c]

                        'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing' - Edmund Burke (1770 ??)

                         

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                        camo junkie
                        • Member since
                          January 2009
                        • From: clinton twp, michigan
                        Posted by camo junkie on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:05 AM
                        just a thought buddy... Big Smile [:D]
                        "An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"
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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:08 AM
                        CJ, I may take this to a show at somepoint, and i do like the name change...It is a little more dramatic and lighter as far as the mood but still creepy...My title in comparison is very dark and depressing..If I do show it, I very well may use your suggestion..Thanks!Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        camo junkie
                        • Member since
                          January 2009
                        • From: clinton twp, michigan
                        Posted by camo junkie on Monday, August 24, 2009 3:42 PM
                        stern0 just was wondering are you going to take this to a show or not?? reason why i asked is i came up with what i think is a better title for this (no offense) ***Chilling Encounter*** huh?? what do ya think. it's a play on words and is much more dramatic i think. however, im not asking you to change it if ya dont want to...just wondering what ya think!! Wink [;)]
                        "An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"
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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:58 PM

                        Karl, Thanks for checking it out! Your ghost tankers and the creepy scarecrow were good inspiration for this peice...I remember the first time I saw the ghosts and thought what a tasteful way to portray death... this is not that clever. Thank you again for your favorable remarks.Big Smile [:D]

                        Indy, Thank you for your kind words, I thought this would be a little much for the faint at heart, but like you, most seem to have gotten it. Yeah, gramps probablly would want to forget that scene for sure! Can't wait to see your figs...keep us posted.Big Smile [:D]

                        EDIT: I do see the figs!!! Great job...I don't think I have ever compared two of the same...amazing how different they turn out!

                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        *INDY
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Ventura (at the beach) in California
                        Posted by *INDY on Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:12 PM

                        Pictures look good Sterno - really- you made this scene work & a Dio never fit its title so well !

                        I got the shock when I took a look at those frozen MG'rs, like it looks horrible, but rightly so. One of those common, but little spoken of horrors Grampa didn't ever wanna talk about'.

                        Nice use of those Dragon figures, the feel of stepping in the snow comes through(I used these same figures in a my 3rd Dio-soon to post. You may really like my painting on them, but your use of these guys for your scene is--->great<---- keep 'em comin....

                         

                        "Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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                        the doog
                        • Member since
                          January 2007
                        Posted by the doog on Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:50 PM

                        OOOH, MAN! This kinda macabre, ghostly, spooky stuff is rightup my alley!

                        I'm jealous that I didn't think of it first!!!! WAY COOL!!!!! 

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:55 PM
                        Quick question for you snow buffs...Does anyone know the difference between bakeing powder and soda, have seen BAD things about each, from bugs to discoloration....anyway I can preserve my snow? If not what can I look forward to...I used powder on this one hope it last a little while.....any help is much appreciated.
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Thursday, July 16, 2009 9:51 PM
                        Grim, Thanks for the positive feedback....I think your on to something....I'll get a better reaction from a cold scene in the winterLaugh [(-D] Wish I had that kind of foresight! Thanks again!Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        Grimmo
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        Posted by Grimmo on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:08 PM
                        Awesome job there! great idea, great setting, looking at that gives me the feeeling of being there, actually i feel colder the more i look at it, (doesnt help it is winter here!), the snow is great work too!
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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, July 11, 2009 1:18 PM

                        Many Thanks Col. ...Your interpitation is poetic sir, Thank you for looking that deep into it. It pleases me to get such responses....

                         

                        Steve, wow...I never thought It would have that effectBig Smile [:D]...Very glad you like it that much..This one worked out, for the most part. I'm still not happy with my figs...hope there is improvment.Thanks again for your very kind words!Big Smile [:D] 

                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        panzerguy
                        • Member since
                          October 2007
                        • From: N.H.
                        Posted by panzerguy on Friday, July 10, 2009 7:30 PM
                           

                           Steve, this thing just sends a chill down my spine and right back up again! You have captured a moment in time that really conveys the saying ‘War Is Hell' even in winter.

                           One look at those Germans faces and you get it. Outstanding job.

                        "Happiness is a belt fed weapon"

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                        Hans von Hammer
                        • Member since
                          June 2008
                        • From: Iowa
                        Posted by Hans von Hammer on Friday, July 10, 2009 6:13 PM

                        The GI's actually look sorry for the enemy.

                        There're two prevailing attitudes among men in combat... There are those that think, "There, but for the Grace of God, go I" and "Better him than me"...

                        Both are evident in this piece... Outstanding work, my friend...

                         

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Friday, July 10, 2009 5:18 AM

                        Frank, Thanks for the great compliments! I'm very pleased that the feeling of this peice translates so well...Thanks for checking it out sir.Big Smile [:D]

                        MM, Thanks for the kind words...The glue in question is on the last pic, the shot from the rear next to the ammo belts...Nothing i'm going to  sweat at this point though...it does kinda look like ice. Still need to improve my figs, but with all the tips I've picked up here I feel they are getting a little better...How do you think the corpses turned out? Thanks again!Big Smile [:D]

                        PJ, Thanks for putting your eye on this one....Different is probablly the best comment I can get, Thank you...Yes, I'm sure there was alot of this on the Eastern front, (Makes me feel sorry for them.) I always get a giggle when I here Eastern front..I think of Hogans Heros and Shultz getting threatened with being sent to the Eastern Front...He wanted no part of that! The look on his face said it allShock [:O]...Thanks again for the great feedback!Big Smile [:D]

                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        plasticjunkie
                        • Member since
                          November 2008
                        • From: Central Florida
                        Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, July 9, 2009 4:17 PM
                        Great job sterno! The GI's actually look sorry for the enemy. That is really one different dio. I'm sure this was also a common ocurrence for the German troops on the Eastern Front. 

                         GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

                         

                         

                        Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 9, 2009 2:01 PM
                        Very nice vignette, Sterno---I really like your groundwork; I don't see any glue on a log???
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                        oldhooker
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)
                        Posted by oldhooker on Thursday, July 9, 2009 12:39 PM

                        Hi SternO...

                             Wow, that diorama REALLY says a lot of things, and like was mentioned before, the three GI's seem to be just as spellbound with the scene before them as WE are!

                             OUTSTANDING work my friend! Bow [bow]

                        Take care  Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Frank

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 2:11 PM
                        Jim, Thanks for keeping up with this and the thumbs up, much appreciated!Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        Jim Barton
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        Posted by Jim Barton on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 1:01 PM
                        Way to go!Thumbs Up [tup]

                        "Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:20 AM
                        MM, Thanks for checking it out and your kind words...trying to figure out what to do next! thanks again!Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        model maniac 96
                        • Member since
                          December 2008
                        • From: Las Vegas, Nevada
                        Posted by model maniac 96 on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:14 AM
                        That is a great diorama Stern0! I really like the ground work! that root ball is just awesome!
                        "Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 10:58 AM
                        Thanks Calvin....wishful thinking! I may enter it at some point, no shows around that I know of, thanks for the vote of confidence!Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        calvin_ng
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                          October 2008
                        Posted by calvin_ng on Sunday, July 5, 2009 7:21 PM
                        sterno, i smell another award coming at yaBig Smile [:D]
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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Sunday, July 5, 2009 9:42 AM
                        Stik, Thanks for checking it out and the positive comments, I may take some better pics soon! Thanks againBig Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        stikpusher
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Sonora Desert
                        Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, July 4, 2009 2:19 PM
                        Sterno, excellent work! A very impressive piece of work! Thumbs Up [tup]

                         

                        F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

                        U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

                        N is for NO SURVIVORS...

                               - Plankton

                        LSM

                         

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, July 4, 2009 2:13 PM

                        CJ, I will leave the glue, I guess it dosn't look so bad...It could be ice for sure!

                        Dave, Thanks for the kind words and for the Front page on RBM, I'm honored!

                        Chris, Thanks for the props! You always get what I'm trying to say..yes the GI's are a little taken back and that is why I have the angle as you said....you can bet they will be talking in whispers! Thank you guys for checking it out!Big Smile [:D]

                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        psstoff995
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Colorado
                        Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, July 4, 2009 11:35 AM
                        It looks great!! All the snow dusted every where’s really well done, the GIs all look like their a little confused and kind of shifting around in their boots, as if none of the 3 has said anything to each other yet, although based on the angle of the closest GI to the camera, it looks like he's about to say something to the middle guy- I think the Germans look really frozen, and the snow in general is awesome, love the vegetation, very natural, great work!

                        I guess I missed the big flaws, the glue on the log looks better now than it did, but if you're not happy with it, I suppose you can tweak it to perfection, which I'm really looking forward to because I think it looks awesome now! Good photographs also, they look much better outdoors. Thumbs Up [tup]

                        -Chris

                        US Army Infantryman

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                        razorboy
                        • Member since
                          October 2007
                        • From: Willow Oaks Compound / Model Bunker
                        Posted by razorboy on Saturday, July 4, 2009 10:23 AM

                        Very well done SternO and actually featured on the Razorboy Miniatures Homepage. 

                        Well done Steve,

                        razorboy

                        http://www.razorboyminiatures.com/

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