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"A Cold Day In Hell" *Complete*pg6

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Posted by Stern0 on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 4:19 PM

Thanks for the comments Chris! The head wraps are just painted masking tape and the "cuffs" are the same but I was going for more of a hands wraped in rags....Sigh [sigh] lol..figure these two were doing anything to stay warm...thanks again!Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by psstoff995 on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 3:58 PM
Looking real nice!! I love the rootball- and the Germans are looking good too- what'd you use for the towel-like head wraps and the (I think they are?) shirt cuffs?

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 1:18 PM

Here is a little more progress on the Germans and the root ball...all coments welcome.

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Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:49 AM
Thanks MR! Thats good to know about the corpses...I'm never too happy about my figs anyway, and have never done a dead one, but now I will relax a little on the germans. Yours are always very realistic..hope I can get halfway there!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 6:30 AM
Starting to take shape---looking good---it is never easy to realistically model corpses...
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Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 5:53 AM
Hey Chris, I didnt have any ref pictures until Panzerguy sent me one..he sent it PM...i'll send it your way if I can figure how LOL...Thanks for the recomendations on the germans...thats exactly the way I'm headed...I have added head cover and one has rags around his hands...I'll post pics soon..Thanks!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by psstoff995 on Sunday, May 17, 2009 11:40 AM
lol yeah, it's understandable- I mean I don't build many autos or aircraft mainly because of the clear parts. They never turn out... I always get glue or paint if not both smeared across them.

The Germans look “in progress” you know? Not bad, but I know they’ve still got work left on them. I think the skin tone’s getting there; maybe add some flesh and blue mix for the highlights? I know that  areas around the lips will turn blue quick, even before death, so I’d say it’d be a safe bet to color the rest of the flesh with blues, things like the hands (especially with no gloves) will freeze faster than the face, but the cheeks might also be red and burned from wind. I think you have some options, just not sure which way you’d want to take it as of now. Any chance you could PM me your reference pictures? I’m sure some are a little too graphic to post.

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Sunday, May 17, 2009 8:41 AM

Chris, had to laugh about the tracks comment....I have always liked the dragon models and built a sd.kfz..the tracks were awsome, just took a while...but the Sherman I built that came with the GI figs I'm using in this build, was a B**ch! I ended up buying some others and they sucked too...so it sets with one set on and the other set forgotten...I enjoy Armor but don't build because of the tracks...a sorry excuse I must say. BTW what do you think of the dead germans? they will get more done to them, I feel they are a little hokie in the pics, I hope the will look better when done...

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Posted by psstoff995 on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 8:42 PM
No- it actually makes sense. Snow falls on the ground on and around the growth just like water flows over the grounds, around and through reeds. You’re doing it the same way the 1:1 weather happens.

But of course, I understand needing to mix things up to keep the motivation going. I can never do a build following instructions from 1 through whatever- especially tanks with a on of road wheels. Or indy tracks... ugh lol

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:52 PM
Chris, the more I think about it the more I realize that my methods are just straight up bass akward sometimes and may be very confusing to someone who is just looking at a picture...I probably go the long way around somethings, but as they say "the easy way is always mined". We have yet to see if it pans out...I also have to jump the gun by putting in a item or two (a bush or log), just to make it look like I'm making progress to help my inspiration...if you know what I mean. Bla bla bla...I will say there is a method to my madness, most of the time, and sometimes it pays offLaugh [(-D]...that is why I value your opinion so much...helps me look at things in a different perspective...that always helps! many thanks!
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Posted by psstoff995 on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 2:44 PM
Very cool, just making sure. Figured you had it all planned out. It'll be interesting to see how that works, kind of like the whole "resin before or after the reeds?" on The Bridge dio. It worked for you there, I'm sure the concept will hold and work for you with the snow here Thumbs Up [tup]

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 2:24 PM
Chris..Thanks for the positive feedback....had to put a base of snow down for depth, but all this is before the final snowfall...alll the ground work will be sticking out of the snow...Thanks for checking it out Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by psstoff995 on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 10:33 AM
That's looking very cool! I didn't realize that the Germans were going to be facing the GIs, don't know why... but I like that a lot, definitely adds even more to the dio. The only thing I'd say as far as the groundwork goes, would be make sure you add some kind of snow product or color variation just to give what looks light straight white plaster some texture and color so there's no confusing it with snow. That being said everything else looks awesome- I love the twigs and the log looks great in scale.

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 5:37 AM

Here is a little more work on the base and I have started my frozen Germans....lots more to do on the figs..had to do a few modifications...enjoy

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Posted by Huxy on Monday, May 11, 2009 12:09 AM

Oh sweet! I liked The Bridge!

Wait... what bridge...?

 

Hah, really..   I did really enjoy The Bridge!

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Posted by psstoff995 on Sunday, May 10, 2009 12:18 PM

 Stern0 wrote:
I actually took a break this weekend and wrote a article for the mag about the The Bridge

Shock [:O] Very cool- that's one great dio Thumbs Up [tup]-looking forward to the article! Big Smile [:D]

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Sunday, May 10, 2009 11:34 AM
Chris, I am working on it my friend...I actually took a break this weekend and wrote a article for the mag about the The Bridge....I will update CDIH very soon...thanks for the vote of confidence....Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, May 9, 2009 12:25 PM
Looking for to the pictures! I'm sure they translate

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, May 9, 2009 11:53 AM
Jim and Jim...Thank you guys for checking this out and the positive feedback...Had a couple brain storms this week end, hope they translateConfused [%-)] Had to do my first modding of figures...wewill see how that goes....I'll get some more pics up soon...Thanks again!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Jim Barton on Monday, May 4, 2009 7:21 PM
This is going to be an interesting diorama to watch as it goes together. I'll be keeping my eye on this.

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Posted by model maniac 96 on Monday, May 4, 2009 6:21 PM
Very nice trees, I like them a lot! Keep truckin!


Jim
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Posted by Stern0 on Monday, May 4, 2009 2:10 PM
Huxy, Chris, Thank you guys for the favorable comments...I know its not much to see yet, hopefully more to come soon..Thanks!!!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by psstoff995 on Monday, May 4, 2009 10:49 AM
Sign - Ditto [#ditto] I really like the rootball idea, and the footprints are looking good too. That's some nice "trees", looks good scale-wise as far as I can tell

-Chris

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Posted by Huxy on Monday, May 4, 2009 5:39 AM
Looks good to me!! Smile [:)]

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Posted by Stern0 on Monday, May 4, 2009 4:53 AM

hey Fellas!

Did a little on the base, Here are a few pictures starting from the first layer of sheetrock mud to where it stands now...the white "snow" line is just for my reference. The last pic includes some of the tree parts, they are not attached, but gives a little perspective...The white lump at the back left will be a root ball from the fallen tree....all comments needed!!

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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:03 PM
Thanks! I do have a few more, I'll PM them to you.

-Chris

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Posted by Stern0 on Friday, April 24, 2009 10:19 PM

PJ, Thanks for that great compliments! Moving is such a pain anyway, it's taking forever to get my work space in order (Takes back seat to wifey's plansLaugh [(-D]) And room enough for everything...forget about it! Just had the conversation with my neighbor...I have given away most of my builds over the years, only kept a few...Would love to have a barn to hold everthing, best of luck in your organizing!

Chris, Awsome photoshop work....do you have anymore? would love to see em. Thanks for the well wishes, I'll need the luck, wisdom and support as usualBig Smile [:D] more pics soon!

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Posted by psstoff995 on Friday, April 24, 2009 11:51 AM
 Stern0 wrote:

Chris, Love the Graphic novel..fantastic idea! The art work is great too, did you create it? We are definatly on the same page, just a few decades apart! Glad you like it..Started on the base yesterday, will have some more pics by this weekend I hope...thanks for the comments and best of luck with the GN..Big Smile [:D]

Thanks a lot Smile [:)] I did create it. It's all Photoshop work, I have a WACOM tablet so I can "draw" right into it. Looking forward to more pictures, and thanks for the luck! Big Smile [:D] Good luck on your build Thumbs Up [tup]

-Chris

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, April 24, 2009 8:01 AM
 Stern0 wrote:

 I just moved a week ago and trying to revamp/ organize my work space, ]

 

I know how that feels!!Banged Head [banghead] We moved from Florida to S Carolina a little over a year ago and I'm still organizing and finding thingsShock [:O]. I also have to either build a nice display case or buy a curio for my completed packed models stored in the attic. Your GI's are looking great so far, and should turn out to be masterpieces as your 'Bridge' Dio did.

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Posted by Stern0 on Friday, April 24, 2009 4:41 AM

Chris, Love the Graphic novel..fantastic idea! The art work is great too, did you create it? We are definatly on the same page, just a few decades apart! Glad you like it..Started on the base yesterday, will have some more pics by this weekend I hope...thanks for the comments and best of luck with the GN..Big Smile [:D]

Panzerguy, Been looking for pics on the subject for a while now and have not come across one as good as the one you sent PM....Thanks a million!!!! That is exactly what I have in mind..and The MG 42 just came off the sprue a couple of days go...I think it will be a two man gun team frozen where they sat...As usual I hope I can pull it off...Thanks agian for the pics, they gave me alot of inspiration for this peice..will keep you updatedBig Smile [:D]

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