"A Cold Day In Hell" *Complete*pg6

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.

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!

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 all...Thanks again for the great feedback!

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...

   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.

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 effect...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! 

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!!!!! 

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....

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.

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.

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!

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...

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!

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...

Stern0, this diorama is right up my alley, as they say...I'm sincerely bummed that you thought of it first--what a brilliant idea, and execution of it. I think the whole thing--the composition and your skill in painting the elements and the groundwork, etc--all just masterfully done!

I also have to add that I think the title ("Cold Day in Hell") is just epic, man! It's a perfect fit, and I hope you keep it!

My helmet's off to ya! ......

Stern .... Very Nicely Done!!!! I think, IMO, that CDiH is a perfect name for it. Fits right in, while at the same time brings out the details of the build.

Again, nice work.

Indy,MC good points! I think the title says what I trying to say....it seems it translates, Thank you guys for the support!

Karl, Thanks for the props!! I'm glad this one turned out ok. Was worried about the subject matter, but it seems to be embraced. Nothing for you to be bummed about...you could probably redo this one and do it right! Glad you like the title too, and where were you when I needed snow advice!!! Thanks again for checking it out!

Detailfreak, Thanks for that compliment..one of my biggest worries was keeeping it tasteful but real...I was still afraid of offending someone..But...I guess it worked out. Thanks again for checking it out!

CJ, MC, and Jim....you guys are toooooo kind, thank you much....I sent Pics of CDIH to the mag with not much about it, kinda halfass if you will. Go figure they put it in! Note the caption (sheetrock and mud )  I hope there is no confusion...I may try mud on the next one, its the only thing I havnt tried!!! Thanks again Fellas!

~SternO ~ Hey Man _ I just saw it too ! that's great to see in monthly gallery- A cut above(a little edgy for those guys maybe?) Anyways congrads & again great job on it, and you know the old man said you're lucky if the press gets your story 75 o/o right your doing OK.! LOL ( Did it to me too, a few times, nature of the beast)

 Indy