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                        "A Cold Day In Hell" *Complete*pg6

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Friday, June 19, 2009 5:51 PM
                        Barruel, Thanks for the positive feedback and the tweek, I will say these pics are just handheld with only my desk light illuminating, hence the yellow. Great job whitening the pic, it looks so much better,What did you use to do it?  I will have better pics of the finished project. Thanks again!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 Friday, June 19, 2009 5:58 PM
                        i dont know...while the lightening of the pic makes it easier on the eyes...the yellow light and natural shadow gives the illusion of dusk...hence making it feel like the temperature is gonna drop another 20 degrees!!! just my My 2 cents [2c] stern0!!! 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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                        Barruel
                        • Member since
                          July 2005
                        • From: Oeiras, Portugal
                        Posted by Barruel on Friday, June 19, 2009 6:57 PM

                        Hi

                        I am glad you liked it. I just used the good old ACDSee Pro software with the following steps:

                        1st - Auto  exposure

                        2nd - Contrast & Fill light

                        3rd - Saturation & Lightness

                        4th - Unsharp mask

                         

                        Again, it's all in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes!

                         

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Friday, June 19, 2009 7:48 PM

                        CJ, Good point and good eye. It does have a dusky look..I think the cleaned up version helps with me see it a little clearer just so I can see what needs to be done...i'm still working on the photo part of the hobby, which is another whole hobby! As you know I will take the finished dio outside to get some good light, but will wait for a overcast day for sure to give it a grey look! I do want it to look coooold! Big Smile [:D]

                        Barruel, I think it is all personal preference, I do like to see what can be done with photo software though...the only think I noticed about the tweek is it lightened up somethings on the figs (around the ammo pouches) that dont fit in....it surely does make the snow look white...thanks again!Big Smile [:D]

                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        modelchasm
                        • Member since
                          March 2008
                        • From: East TX
                        Posted by modelchasm on Friday, June 19, 2009 10:52 PM
                        I haven't really stepped in on this one, but I really like what you've captured here Stern. Nice job. I'll keep watching from the gallery....

                        "If you're not scratching, you're not trying!"  -Scott

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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, June 20, 2009 7:40 AM
                         MC, Thanks for kind words, shes getting there if I can find some time to finish it. Glad you like it and thanks for checking it out! Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        Jim Barton
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                          February 2003
                        Posted by Jim Barton on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 6:21 PM
                        Looking good!

                        "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 Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:54 PM
                        Thanks Jim! hopefully the next pics will be the finished product...Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        psstoff995
                        • Member since
                          December 2003
                        • From: Colorado
                        Posted by psstoff995 on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:45 PM
                        YAY! Big Smile [:D] lol

                        -Chris

                        US Army Infantryman

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                        camo junkie
                        • Member since
                          January 2009
                        • From: clinton twp, michigan
                        Posted by camo junkie on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:53 PM
                        yeah!! about damn time. Mischief [:-,] j/k
                        "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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                        Jim Barton
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                          February 2003
                        Posted by Jim Barton on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:48 AM
                         Stern0 wrote:
                          As you know I will take the finished dio outside to get some good light, but will wait for a overcast day for sure to give it a grey look! I do want it to look coooold! Big Smile [:D]

                         

                         

                        When you get your overcast day, it might be fun to experiment with taking pictures at different times of the day. Perhaps taking the pictures at dawn or dusk might add to the illusion of being cold.

                        "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, June 30, 2009 2:29 PM
                        Good Idea Jim! I will give that a try.....Thanks!Big Smile [:D]
                        Always Faithful U.S.M.C
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                        Stern0
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Charlottesville Va
                        Posted by Stern0 on Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:48 PM

                        Hey Guys,

                        Here are a few of the just about completed Cold Day In Hell Pics. There are a few small details that I need to address ( I'm sure you fellas will find them!Laugh [(-D]) These pics were taken in the afternoon with moderate cloud cover...I may try a different light next time. Thank all of youguys for your input and ideas. ALL comments welcome.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 Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:01 PM
                        well stern0, as i knew it would...very well done! the glue on the log looks like it belongs because it looks like frozen water or melting snow. but its awesome and nicely done sir!! well worth the time it took right?? 4 stars!! Thumbs Up [tup]
                        "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 Friday, July 3, 2009 7:32 PM

                        Thanks CJ! I am not very pleased with the pics I posted, I will post a few more soon with all the flaws fixed...Thanks for the kind words and for keeping up with this.Big Smile [:D]

                        BTW i put the pic of the glue in just for you! It is one of the flaws I will fix! Good eye!

                        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 Friday, July 3, 2009 10:23 PM
                        noooo. i wouldnt fix it. the glue makes it look like melted snow/water. you cant tell and i dont see a problem with it. just me though so its up 2 u! 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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                        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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                        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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                        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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                        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 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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                        calvin_ng
                        • Member since
                          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 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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                        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 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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                        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 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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                        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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                        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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                        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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