Hey Garzonh, this is an excellent diorama. It's incredible that you came in 3rd place in the IPMS with this dio. You've definitely earned it. Awesome diorama, simply awesome.

Congratulations on your achievments 

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Hi guys,

So it was finally able to test my dio on a show. I put in this dio in the state annual IPMS contest. I won a honorable third place (bronze medal) !!. Im so happy since I started this hobby on 2013 and on this 3 years, I was able to produce two 2nd places, and 2 rd places over the past 2 contests. And also 2 reader tips on FSM magazine and one dio on the FSM readers GB.

I'm glad for you.
 With time you'll get better and better.
  Keep it up!

Wow, congradulations!!! 

Hi guys,

So it was finally able to test my dio on a show. I put in this dio in the state annual IPMS contest. I won a honorable third place (bronze medal) 

Looks good, I really like the ground work

M. Brindos

Wow! This is excellent all around. Well done sir! Well done!!

 

Mr.Brindos, thanks a lot....I does means a lot to me coming from someone that pays a lot of attention to details.

Gamera

Hey Garzonh, love how things came out! The Jadgpanzer, the figures, the groundwork, it all looks excellent. And I love the general layout, everything just seems to fit where you have it. Super job! 

 

Gamera... thanks for your words and yes...figures are a nightmare and loooong process, I tried to put some shadows and highlights on uniforms, but in a cammo it is even harder.

I think the officer went better.

tigerman

My pad won't let me blow up the pics, but the work looks solid from my angle. Well done.

 

Thanks Tiger... for writing down some words of appreciation.

jgeratic

I remember the start of this one - doesn't seem like 10 months ago, but the calendar says it is so.   This turned out really great,  specially like the varied ground surface.

regards,

Jack

 

Time passes so fast....I appreciate your comments and yes, the ground was also very cheap to do, mainly a mix of fine sand, backyard dirt and plaster....and some oil paints drybrushed.

See you around.

the doog

Hugo,

VERY nicely done! Really a nice presentation and a good, sincere effort is evident on each aspect. The groundwork, figures, and vehicle are all equally-well represented and rendered!

Definitely a piece of work to be proud of! Congratulations!

 

Hi Karl!!

Thanks for your support and advice, I keep trying to make some models close to yours.

Yes, it took me a long time to finish, definitely will be on the next state IPMS contest.

myEvilGenius

Spot on. Thumbs up. Can't wait to try to old bread sand bags :)

 

Thanks a lot!!, yep, it is a very cheap, easy way to make tons of posable sandbags.

Give it a try and thanks for stoping by.

Even more impressive now that I'm looking at it on my laptop. I too really like that groundwork

Wow! This is excellent all around. Well done sir! Well done!!

Hey Garzonh, love how things came out! The Jadgpanzer, the figures, the groundwork, it all looks excellent. And I love the general layout, everything just seems to fit where you have it. Super job! 

My pad won't let me blow up the pics, but the work looks solid from my angle. Well done.

I remember the start of this one - doesn't seem like 10 months ago, but the calendar says it is so.   This turned out really great,  specially like the varied ground surface.

regards,

Jack

Hugo,

VERY nicely done! Really a nice presentation and a good, sincere effort is evident on each aspect. The groundwork, figures, and vehicle are all equally-well represented and rendered!

Definitely a piece of work to be proud of! Congratulations!

Hi guys!!!! 

Sorry I havent been around so often or none for that matter...  , work and life gets very complicated at some times.

I was able to finally!!!  finish my build and dio..yes, it took me forever, this was a 10 month project, taking in consideration it takes me weeks to build one single part.

I liked a lot the results...my figure painting has definitely improved, yes, about 5% but I need to practice, practice more.

With the exchange rate going crazy, this hobby is now a luxury....to put things into perspective. Currently minimum wage is $4 USD...per DAY!!. So, $60 $70 kit, needs 12 days of work...yes I dont make minimug wage of course but just to put things in perspective. So again I have to improve a lot with dio....only pre build thing is the turf...everything else is home made...

Anyway, I hope you like it.

This dio represents the last days of war in Europe...therefore the mix of uniforms...

"The last stand"

See you guys...

That sculpting mix is one of the coolest things I've seen. And even though the weathering on the track may be, admittedly, a little over the top, it looks amazing!!

Bish, thanks for your comments. Yes, the horse really does not belong here...I took it out. It also seemed to get in middle of the "photo" scene.

So, here it is, I have layed out some stowage.I made some tarps and rolled tents/tarps with my special dough. I was able to made one so thin it was translucent and layed over the drums and cans, It looks good for me. Yes, it's the same I made one week ago, still useable and did not rot or generate smells or mold. 

I will it leave it air dry for 48 hours to take the shape and will cover them with a white glue wash for extra duration. I preformed the areas where i will use some rope or wire to tie them.

The one thing that stand out to me in the dio is the guy on the horse. He is pointing off to the distance, but the guys on the ground are completely ignoring him. As he is, he looks like a gap filler.

Great job so far, I'll be following this one

Hi guys...so a sneek preview of the dio....

Do you like the composition??

I have my doubts that sandbags were filled and sewn at the factory, but if your research says otherwise, then I've learned some new history today.

The church photo is too distant to make out detail, but in the first up close picture, I can make out at least one sandbag that has rounded corners on one end, indicating it was tied off.

regards,

Jack

jgeratic. It depends, there are some sandbags which are "sewed" at both ends. I guess it depends if they  are pre-made(factory) for that sole purpose or made at the field by the soldiers.

I cant find a single sandbag with a tie on one end

garzonh

Sackgasse. completely right, this has been in use for decades. As you mentioned, they last forever!!.

They do not shrink, create mold. smell or anything.

Yes, it varies from country to country, some call it, cold clay, salt clay, cold porcelain, etc..

On the tall grass, I may have called it wrong, it may be wheat or something else that tall...I like your suggestion on using branches ,  yes I will use some....in another dio...but now these are so tied by the wire that it is going to be a nightmare to take them off....so I will just leave them...lets call it experiment 101. 

I found a photo of something similar being used.. in Montecassino. See the ones next to the tree.

Thanks for taking the time on the comments, they are appreciated and helps me improve.

I have always wanted to do a diorama like that but it seems such a shame to cover the vehicle so much.