Feedbacks on Model Maniac Page 26 - Part C
การตอบรับที่มีต่อ โมเดล เมเนียค เพจ 26 - พาร์ท ซี
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I promoted Model Maniac Page 26 - Part C in several international model forums and I got kind
feedbacks and compliments from many modelers around the world. I usually compile and
translate them into Thai - to be printed and given to my modelers to keep them inspired,
but this time there are so many feedbacks that translation will take two days and I'm too
lazy to do so. So I'll just compile them for another time .
ผมได้โปรโมท โมเดล เมเนียค เพจ 26 - พาร์ท ซี บนฟอรัม (เว็บบอร์ด) เกี่ยวกับโมเดลของต่างประเทศ
หลายแห่ง และผมได้รับการตอบรับและคำชมเชยโดยกรุณาจากโมเดลเล่อร์ทั่วโลก โดยปกติแล้วผมจะรวบรวมมัน
และแปลมันเป็นภาษาไทย - เพื่อที่จะพิมพ์และมอบให้แก่โมเดลเล่อร์ของผม เพื่อให้พวกเขามีแรงบันดาลใจ
แต่ว่าคราวนี้มีการตอบรับเยอะมาก จนกระทั่งการแปลจะต้องใช้เวลาถึงสองวัน และผมก็เกียจคร้านเกินไป
ดังนั้นคราวนี้ผมจะรวบรวมมันไว้เฉยๆ อีกครั้งหนึ่ง
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At [ipms][dio]
Topic: Dio's "Sturmtiger" & "Red Army's KV-1
Defcon1
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,200
Location: Illinois
? Reply #1 on Yesterday at 6:17pm ?
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Excellent Dio MM! I love the KV. More masterpiece to your collection.
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My reply :
Thank you so much for your kind compliments, Defcon1!
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dodjiemd
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 26
Location: Quezon City
? Reply #3 on Yesterday at 9:20pm ?
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simply B E A U tiful Nice work on those dioramas
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Many thanks for your kind words, dodjiemd!
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At [Aircraftmodel.pantown.com][Tanks]
Topic : New Armors &Dio's On Show
เพจใหม่ล่าสุด มีอะไรให้ชมบ้างดูจากภาพดัชนี
โดย: MM [10 ต.ค. 48 17:34] ( IP A:58.10.187.220 X: )
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ความคิดเห็นที่ 1
ตัวอย่างสัก 2-3 ภาพ อันนี้ BMD-2
โดย: MM [10 ต.ค. 48 17:35] ( IP A:58.10.187.220 X: )
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ความคิดเห็นที่ 2
อันนี้ไดโอ The Sturmtiger :
โดย: MM [10 ต.ค. 48 17:36] ( IP A:58.10.187.220 X: )
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ความคิดเห็นที่ 3
อัันนี้คือไดโอ "The Red Army's KV-1"
ทั้งหมดนี้ผลงานของคุณธนิต จันทร์ขำ (Art Instructor) เจ้าเก่าครับ
ภาพที่เหลือชมได้ที่ :
http://www.falconbbs.com/model26c.htm
โดย: MM [10 ต.ค. 48 17:37] ( IP A:58.10.187.220 X: )
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ความคิดเห็นที่ 4
ชอบ BMD2 ครับสวยมากครับ...ถ้ามีโอกาสก็อยากแวะไปชมพิพิธภัณฑ์ เหมือนกันครับ จะพยามหาโอกาสไป
โดย: Oishi [11 ต.ค. 48 21:39] ( IP A:203.156.51.14 X: )
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ขอบคุณมากครับสำหรับคำชม หากคุณ Oishi มีโอกาสลงมากรุงเทพฯ เมื่อไหร่ผมก็ยินดีต้อนรับครับ
เมื่อวานตู้ติดผนังเสร็จเรียบร้อยอีกใบ มีขนาดใหญ่มาก คือกว้าง 2.85 ม. สูง 2.40 เมตร มีชั้น
กระจก 10 ชั้น รวม 20 แผ่น (40 x 140 ซม.) มีกระจกบานเลื่อน 4 บาน (80 x 240 ซม)
เฉพาะใบนี้ก็ใส่ยุทธยานยนต์และไดโอได้อีกเพียบเลยครับ คงอีกนานกว่าจะเต็ม
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At [wing21's weboard]
หัวข้อ : อัพเดทอีกแล้ว โมและไดโอเพียบ
Model Maniac Posted : 2005-10-10 18:01:38
หน้าใหม่ไร้วรยุทธ์
Sex :
Post : 37
สมาชิกลำดับที่ : 113
เพจใหม่ล่าสุด สดๆ ร้อนๆ ดูภาพดัชนี
IP : (58.10.187.220)
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Model Maniac Posted : 2005-10-10 18:03:42 IP : (58.10.187.220)
หน้าใหม่ไร้วรยุทธ์
Sex :
Post : 37
สมาชิกลำดับที่ : 113
M41 A3 "Walker Bulldog" จาก AFV Club
Comment : 1
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Model Maniac Posted : 2005-10-10 18:04:29 IP : (58.10.187.220)
หน้าใหม่ไร้วรยุทธ์
Sex :
Post : 37
สมาชิกลำดับที่ : 113
BMD-2 Airborne Vehicle
Comment : 2
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Model Maniac Posted : 2005-10-10 18:05:12 IP : (58.10.187.220)
หน้าใหม่ไร้วรยุทธ์
Sex :
Post : 37
สมาชิกลำดับที่ : 113
Diorama "The Sturmtiger"
Comment : 3
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Model Maniac Posted : 2005-10-10 18:07:06 IP : (58.10.187.220)
หน้าใหม่ไร้วรยุทธ์
Sex :
Post : 37
สมาชิกลำดับที่ : 113
Diorama "The Red Army's KV-1"
ทั้งหมดนี้ทำโดยคุณธนิต จันทร์ขำ หรือ Art Instructor
ตามไปดูที่เหลือได้ที่
http://www.falconbbs.com/model26c.htm
ครับผม
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vampire Posted : 2005-10-11 00:03:08 IP : (203.155.40.132)
จอมยุทธ์น้อย
Sex :
Post : 124
สมาชิกลำดับที่ : 96
ผมอยากเห็นฉากไดโอฯ ที่เป็นเหตุการณ์ของไทยบ้างอ่ะครับ Request ได้มั๊ยครับ
Comment : 5
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Imagine Posted : 2005-10-11 07:36:50 IP : (58.10.143.209)
ศิษย์น้อยฝึกวิชา
Sex :
Post : 96
สมาชิกลำดับที่ : 230
ผมอยากเห็นโฒเดลยุวชนทหารอะครับ(ตอนสู้กับพี่ยุ่นในเรื่องยุวชนทหาร)
Comment : 6
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คำตอบของผม
ไดโอที่เป็นเหตุการณ์ของไทยหรือโมเดลยุวชนทหารนั้น มันทำยากครับ ไม่รู้จะไปหา
ตัวฟิกเก้อร์มาจากไหน
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At [armor.se][US tank WWII]
Topic : M41A3
MASteel
Finland
892 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 14:16:37
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Well done, nice looking model!!
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Sun Tsu
Sweden
145 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 15:12:28
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As always, very nicely done, even if the canvas (I guess that is what it's supposed to be)
over the frontal turret looks a little bit weird... more like a solid piece of concrete (or something
like that) than canvas.
My regards to Art Instructor
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My reply :
Thank you so much for your kind compliments, MASteel and Sun Tsu!
Sun Tsu, the kit didn't supply the canvas part, so Art Instructor made one out of
tissue paper. Anyone know what material should be used instead?
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Richard Hedlund
Sweden
986 Posts
Posted - 12 Oct 2005 : 16:54:39
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Nice model, as always, Mr Maniac. Pass the regards onwards. I must agree with Sun Tsu
about the canvas. Too bad it was not supplied with the kit, they are usually okay. But other
material, I leave that question to the big guys..
Best Regards,
Richard Hedlund
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind words, Richard!
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At [armor.se][modern tanks]
Topic : BMD-2 Airborne Vehicle
Model Maniac
Thailand
209 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 12:40:11
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By "Art Instructor" of Thailand :
For more pics, please visit my latest page :
http://www.falconbbs.com/model26c.htm
Have fun!
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MASteel
Finland
892 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 14:15:11
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Looks great, again!!
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind words!
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At [armor.se][dio - summer]
Topic : Dio's "Sturmtiger" and "Red Army's KV-1"
MASteel
Finland
892 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 14:23:56
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Well done! Great decals on KV-1 turret!!!
I do have to say that Sturmtiger chap looks quite "relaxed" even if para's are firing their
mortar only few meters away... So the enemy is not that far away.. !
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Sun Tsu
Sweden
145 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 15:15:39
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Who knows, -Steel, they might be just practicing...
Wonderfully painted figures, especially the russkies
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MASteel
Finland
892 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 17:48:37
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Yep ST, that's true!
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Richard Hedlund
Sweden
982 Posts
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 18:42:12
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Really great, Mr Maniac, as always. The mortar team is great!
Best Regards,
Richard Hedlund
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My reply :
Many thanks for all your kind comments and compliments!, I really appreciate them!
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Fallschirmjaeger
New Zealand
138 Posts
Posted - 13 Oct 2005 : 03:46:58
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I like all the german stuff of course the most,and the fallschirmjaeger mortar crew the most,great work.
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Fallschirmjไger
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My reply :
Thanks so much for your kind compliments, Fallschirmjaeger!
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At [armorama][armor]
Topic : AFV Club's M41A3
Gino P. Quintiliani CALLSIGN:
HeavyArty
Joined: May 16, 2002
Posts: 2656
United States
State: California Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 09:33 PM GMT
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Looks O.K. Few things that need improvement though. The track is too loose and doesn't
lay well on the return rollers, just floating above them. Tracks could use some weathering too,
they are too clean compared to the rest of the tank. Rear lights are incorrect and sloppy.
The right side should not have a red lense, but another small slit on the upper portion for
the blackout marker light. Decals are silvered in most areas. Center hubs on road wheels
look black, they should be green like the rest of the tank. The piece on the back of the
turret stowage box is a tripod mount for the .50 cal MG. It should be all overal green or
gunmetal, it has no wood on it. Tools have mold lines and could use some weathering too.
Lastly, the figure is incorrect for an M41A3. The CVC helmet wasn't issued till the late '70's
and early '80's. M41A3 was used by US forces in the '50's and early '60's. The soft leather,
WWII type helmet or the Vietnam era bone dome would have been worn. Pretty good effort.
Little more work and "Art Instructor" will have made a nice model. Right now it is so, so.
Hope that isn't its permanant dio base ifor t is on as well. It looks pretty bad with exposed s
tyrofoam and green foam poking through. Plaster for the road looks pretty sloppy and
unrealistic as well.
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ian shaw CALLSIGN:
MonkeyGun
Joined: August 07, 2005
Posts: 86
United Kingdom
Region: England - North East Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 04:55 AM GMT
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There are some nice touches i like the way exhaust mufflers are painted
But is it just the photo's or is the tc wearing a wrist watch that does not appear to have
been painted (left arm ) ? and the cover over the manlet appears a little "rough" ,
Just my opinion but i would remove the tc and display the tank " buttoned up "
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Jeremy CALLSIGN:
jazza
Joined: August 03, 2005
Posts: 781
New Zealand
City/Region: Auckland Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 05:35 AM GMT
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Ive read about using black sewing threads to tension the tracks down onto the wheels
so that it appears heavy.
What other tricks are out there to make the tracks appear heavy?
Jeremy
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ian shaw CALLSIGN:
MonkeyGun
Joined: August 07, 2005
Posts: 86
United Kingdom
Region: England - North East Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 06:47 AM GMT
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Jazza
Ive seen pins drilled through the the hull that press down in the track in between the wheels
to give sag but you have to be carfull the pins are not to long so that they show , or another
method is a drop of superglue on top of the roadwheels or rollers and attach the tracks that way
ian
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Benjamin CALLSIGN:
WildCard
Joined: May 23, 2005
Posts: 101
United States
State: Texas Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 10:10 AM GMT
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Gino might sound harsh, but this is how we can all learn to improve.
Why sugar coat it? After all we are all here to learn to become a better modeler.
Model building is an ever-learning experience. The more open minded you are about accepting
criticism, the better you will improve.
I don't know jack about US armor (or German really). But if I was building one, I would love to
have Gino point out all my errors. So next time, I would build a much stronger presentation.
That's my VHO.
WC
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind comments and recommendations, esp. from Gino, ian and Jeremy!
They'll help us improve our future works.
The M41A3 was built as an armor, not a dio. I made the base myseff sometime ago. I showed
it because I got frequent question "Why don't you build yourself?", so this is something that
I built and the quality is typical of my work. I think it's very clear that I'd better have others
build models for me.
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[At armorama.com][armor]
Topic : Sd. Kfz. 140/1 and BMD-2
Benjamin CALLSIGN:
WildCard
Joined: May 23, 2005
Posts: 101
United States
State: Texas Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 04:42 PM GMT
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heh, the stash just got bigger.
WC
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My reply :
No problem about big stash. Yesterday I got a new built-in showcase in my showroom.
It's 2.40 m high, 2.85 m wide, and 0.45 m deep. It's a very big one with 11 storeys.
Will be good for hundreds of armors and dio's.
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Mirko Jovanovi? CALLSIGN:
Sensei
Joined: October 25, 2003
Posts: 1000
Serbia & Montenegro
City/Region: Belgrade Posted: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 - 05:34 PM GMT
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very good works, nice additions to you collection...
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Mirko!
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At [armorama.com[diorama]
Topic : (Pics) Diorama "The Red Army's KV-1"
Mirko Jovanovi? CALLSIGN:
Sensei
Joined: October 25, 2003
Posts: 991
Serbia & Montenegro
City/Region: Belgrade Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 04:53 PM GMT
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Excellent work, i like it a lot!
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JBoilard CALLSIGN:
EasyOff
Joined: January 20, 2005
Posts: 312
United States
State: Massachusetts Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 06:40 PM GMT
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Gotta love those Reds and Israeli's for allowing women to get involved for what they believed
in as well.
I know other countries had women working in the military, but in non combative areas.
On another note, its such a shame that we have to HAVE combative positions when everyone
on this planet only wants comfort and relaxation.
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind comments and compliments!
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At [armorama.com][diorama]
Topic : (Pics) Diorama "The Sturmtiger"
CALLSIGN:
Henk
Joined: August 07, 2004
Posts: 1951
United Kingdom
Region: England - South West Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 04:42 PM GMT
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Some nice additions to your collection Phaisal,
I was not going to enter the great debate, but the Sturmtiger dio needs some comment.
The church ruin from Italeri needs rubble adding around it. I also feel that the Fallschirmjaeger
with their mortar are out of place with the relaxed pose of the Sturmtiger's crewman with the ammo.
The mortar suggests that the frontline action is very near, but the crew member seems to enjoy
a break during reloading...
I know you are happy with them, and won't be changing them, so it's just for future reference.
Cheers
Henk
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Mirko Jovanovi? CALLSIGN:
Sensei
Joined: October 25, 2003
Posts: 991
Serbia & Montenegro
City/Region: Belgrade Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 04:55 PM GMT
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I took a quick look, very nice work! liked it a lot.
Mirko
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David Blacker CALLSIGN:
spooky6
Joined: May 05, 2005
Posts: 389
Sri Lanka
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 05:01 PM GMT
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I'm glad Henk's said something, coz I've been reigning myself in when I looked at the last
couple of dios that Phaisal posted.
I won't comment on the Sturmtiger as I'm not an expert on armour, but that dio just begs for it.
I know that it's technically a dio/vignette, but come on, it just looks like a collection of components
IMHO.
The ruin, mortar team, and track have all just been plunked down on some sand with no attempt
to integrate or make 'em blend in. The Sturmtiger is practically airborne. I can actually see
shadows underneath the track.
As Henk pointed out, where's the rubble? What happened to the foundations of the wall which
should be visible? The trees just look like twigs stuck in the sand.
The ground and foliage is identical to the "AA recon patrol" dio of some weeks ago. Phaisal, surely
you must see the difference between what you are paying for and some of the other dios on this site?
I think you are being ripped off if you are paying big bucks. These dios are bein churned out without
any thought or character.
I'm sorry if I'm blunt, Phaisal, and I would be a lot more tactful if this was your build and you were
improving your skills, but Art Instructor is obviously talented. He just doesn't seem to care about
what he's giving you.
Staff: if I've stepped over the line here, feel free to tear a strip off, but I had to say it.
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AJ McKechnie CALLSIGN:
Darktrooper
Joined: November 05, 2004
Posts: 384
United States
State: Illinois Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 07:57 PM GMT
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I agree with David. the FJ mortar crew looks totally out of place, also it seems that the Sturmtiger
is missing Zimmerit on the hull (not the part with the mortar "Turret"). I also agree with Davids
position, you are not getting what you pay for. If you look at the M41 Walker bulldog model,
the decals have silvered, Now would an expert or advanced model builder, turn a finished work
over to a client with half-azzed decal application??? I dont think so. As for the KV-1 dio, it's nice
but why are they smoking, next to a FUEL drum????
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Scott Lodder CALLSIGN:
slodder
Staff Member
Managing Editor | Dioramas
Joined: February 22, 2002
Posts: 5567
United States
State: North Carolina Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 08:03 PM GMT
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Easy going guys - Phaisal is happy with his builder and is simply showing what new items
he has added to his collection.
No need to get upset about it or frustrated with it.
Scott
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Jon Hayward CALLSIGN:
BigJon
Joined: July 12, 2005
Posts: 186
United Kingdom
Region: England - West Midlands Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 08:37 PM GMT
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why are they smoking, next to a FUEL drum????
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hehehe this always gets me.
You should try dropping a lit cigarette into some petrol you've spilled on the floor. You will be
shocked and awed at the amazing "pssss" as the cigarette is put out.
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David Blacker CALLSIGN:
spooky6
Joined: May 05, 2005
Posts: 389
Sri Lanka
Posted: Monday, October 10, 2005 - 09:36 PM GMT
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Easy going guys - Phaisal is happy with his builder and is simply showing what new items
he has added to his collection.
No need to get upset about it or frustrated with it.
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I know he is happy, Scott. That's why I'm saying what I did. Just as I would if somebody gave an
obviously crap kit a glowing review. And on a site where everyone's dedicated to doing the best
they can with their builds, this just stands out, not for it's lack of ability (which is always
forgiveable) but for it's lack of effort, which is just sad.
Hey, stop kicking my soapbox!
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Jeremy CALLSIGN:
jazza
Joined: August 03, 2005
Posts: 781
New Zealand
City/Region: Auckland Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 12:44 AM GMT
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On a side note, those mortar shells look pretty beasty. Any ideas how much carnage it used to
create when one is fired?
Jeremy
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CALLSIGN:
ekke
Joined: June 08, 2004
Posts: 156
Germany
State: Nordrhein-Westfalen Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 06:32 AM GMT
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why are they smoking, next to a FUEL drum????
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hehehe this always gets me.
You should try dropping a lit cigarette into some petrol you've spilled on the floor. You will be
shocked and awed at the amazing "pssss" as the cigarette is put out.
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Hehe especially if it?s (which very likely for the heavy tank engines) diesel. Sounds funny but
that stuff doesn?t burn that well...
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Chris Edwards CALLSIGN:
tango20
Joined: August 01, 2004
Posts: 914
United States
State: Delaware Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 06:57 AM GMT
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Hi all
I must agree that there are elements that are very good with the set up of the dio however,
i do feel that a bit more effort could have been put into the fundemental execution of the dio,
and iam sure Phaisal is happy with the end result,what did not work for me was the set up
infantary fireing a mortor guy stood buy some shells smoking...like he so far behinde the
lines he is in London,i feel dios have to tell a story a snapshot in history (a Cheyanne Quote)
and so very true it is a good clean build however it lacks i feel that "my God this is fantastic"
you can put all that effort into a clean build but if you dont link it in with all the other bits and
bobs it falls flat.
I have seen other work by this guy and its first class perhaps he had a bad day at the modling
bench..who knows,just my 2cents.
Cheers Chris
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CALLSIGN:
Henk
Joined: August 07, 2004
Posts: 1951
United Kingdom
Region: England - South West Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 02:56 PM GMT
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Hehe especially if it?s (which very likely for the heavy tank engines) diesel. Sounds funny
but that stuff doesn?t burn that well...
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If you really want to get nitpicky, (and as we're good at that here, why not ) the fuel drum
is a German fuel drum, and the Germans did not use diesel engines in their tanks, heavy
or otherwise.
However, the drum may be empty, or sealed ( you would not really leave a fuel drum standing
about unsealed anyway would you? ) or contain lub oil...
Ohh, by the way, if anybody is going to drop sigarettes in to petrol puddles, give me a shout
so that I can get out of the way.... I know that the petrol puddle will extinghish the sig, as long
as it doesn't set of the (very volatile) petrol vapour first Don't try this at home!!!!!
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My reply :
Many thanks for all your kind comments and compliments! (except David's )
We're always open for criticism and recommendations, so as to improve our future works -
provided that the recommendations are of a friendly manner. There's some points I'd like to
clarify. First of all, the German tank crew in the Sturmtiger dio looks relaxed although his
friends are firing 8cm mortar because they're in the back line, there's no enemy around.
His friends - the fallschirmjagers - are just practicing. I think you all know so well that
German soldiers practice a lot before going to war. Secondly, in this dio, nobody is
smoking at all - not the fallschirmjagers nor the tank crew - and there's
NO fuel drum in this dio (there's one in the KV-1 dio, you might have mixed up both dio's).
Thirdly, it's true as Scott pointed out that I'm very happy with the end results. They're
anyway a thousand times better than what I can build myself. After all, it's my money,
not David's. So David need not bother, get upset or frustrated.
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Jay CALLSIGN:
ellevehc86
Joined: February 15, 2005
Posts: 80
United States
State: Michigan Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 04:16 AM GMT
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I love the look of those shells.
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My reply :
Thanks for your kind comments, Jay. Tamiya provides 3 shells, the other 4 are
after market aluminum shells.
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Pu?kownik
John Steinman CALLSIGN:
Sticky
Staff Member
Associate Editor | Armor/AFV
Joined: September 14, 2004
Posts: 1170
United States
State: Vermont Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 09:53 PM GMT
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Phaisal I am glad you are happy with the work put out by "Art" instructor. In the end you are
the only one he has to please. With that said, I think he has made a slight technical error.
Strumtiger shells (rockets) came packed in a basket type sleave, that was removed just prior
to loading. The way this was done, was with the shell lying prone, the weave was cut away,
then the hand crane on the back of the tank picked up the shells, and they were man handled
through the large roof hatch. I do not ever remember seeing pics of unwraped shells standing
on end, as this could foul the back end of the rockets. They are also sitting on the wrong side
of the tank for loading as the crane only works from the right side!
Cheers
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Matthew Quiroz CALLSIGN:
Red4
Joined: April 01, 2002
Posts: 1368
United States
State: Colorado Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 10:48 PM GMT
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Phaisal, glad you're happy with.
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My reply :
Thanks for your kind words, John and Matthew!
John, you're right about the position and location of the shells, I also got the same
comments from someone else on another site. They will help us improve our future
works. Thanks again!
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Topic : (Pics) M41A3 from AFV Club
Tigertankman Posted: 10 Oct 2005, 11:12:25
Posts: 914
Joined: 18 Apr 2005
Location: Valley Spings, CA
Looking great!
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Do or do not, there is no try...
Regards, Alex
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crockett Posted: 11 Oct 2005, 09:25:11
Posts: 1931
Joined: 21 Apr 2004
Location: The cornfields of Ohio
Ouch.........
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J-Hulk Posted: 11 Oct 2005, 10:23:10
Posts: 8062
Joined: 21 Feb 2003
Location: Osaka, Japan
Yikes, those are some pretty harsh comments, guys!
At least Gino took the time to post some good, constructive comments.
Aside from the loose tracks, it's really not that bad a build.
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yw18mc Posted: 11 Oct 2005, 10:54:17
Posts: 2004
Joined: 27 Apr 2004
Location: sunny imperial beach
It's not a bad looking build at all! The points that have been made are all valid in my mind
and would expect to receive this kind of criticism in view of the fact that "Art Instructor" as
experienced as he is as a builder of fine models, perhaps needs to note that his builds are
not historically accurate. If this kind of constructive criticism wishes to be avoided. Otherwise
it is a fine looking build. Semper Fi, Mike
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mike
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CDNTanker25 Posted: 11 Oct 2005, 23:50:49
Posts: 647
Joined: 05 May 2005
Location: Post country
I wasn't trying to be mean, it's just that this guy pays "Art Instructo" to build him something
and I feel he didn't get what he payed for. I can't stand that when someone takes advantage
and tries to pass it off as authentic. Arty offered all the criticisms that I would have, but I know
nothing of the tank... just the quality and attention to detail that was... Forgotten... especially
after you see the Sturmtiger this guy did, and is posted in the Dio section.. the fig is beautiful
aswell as the Sturmtiger
James
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CFRussell Posted: Today, 02:23:27 Quote
Aftermarket
Posts: 376
Joined: 31 May 2005
Hmmm, well what do you think ModelManiac ?
CFR
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind comments, recommendations and (some) compliments!
I've already answered similar posts at armorama.com, there's no need for duplicated
effort here. In short, I'm happy with what I got for the price that I paid. I confirm that all
my money has been well spent.
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topic : (Pics) Diorama "The Sturmtiger"
Fish-Head Aric Posted: 10 Oct 2005, 12:12:18
Posts: 115
Joined: 16 Sep 2005
Location: Chehalis, WA
Very nice! Small and tight, but with fine character and straight to the point, so to speak.
What does that mean, "by Art Instructor"? Are you the model builder, or someone else?
oooooh and I just checked the web link, and I love that rain and fog effect on the pic!
Definitely makes for an awesome scene detail.
This post has been edited by Fish-Head Aric on 10 Oct 2005, 12:14:44
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ERAD Posted: 10 Oct 2005, 15:20:24
Posts: 147
Joined: 25 Sep 2004
Very nice work. Question tough...what are the soldiers doin on the left like preparing to
shoot someone in any second while the other one on the right is like relaxed? Good art work.
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Pisis Posted: 10 Oct 2005, 16:26:14
Posts: 118
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
Location: Letnany, Prague, Czech Republic
Very nice job done, MM, as allways.
But I gotta agree, those two atmospheres don't make absolute immersion though......
Cheers,
Pisis
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Gimp Posted: 10 Oct 2005, 19:02:20
Posts: 51
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
A nice looking model, but there is no reason in the world why they would stand the shells
on their ends. First, it would allow dirt and rocks to foul the rocket's exhaust ports and the
threads for the igniter which was screwed into the center of the base only after the shell
was loaded into the breech. Second, the shells were always loaded while laying on their
sides, there is even a painted band on the shell where the shell hoist is to be attached.
Third, How many guys would it take to stand upright a 731 pound shell, let alone several
of them. Fourth, they are stacked on the wrong side of the vehicle for loading anyway.
Don't mean to beat up a nice looking model, but details are details....
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madspaniard Posted: 11 Oct 2005, 14:17:34
Posts: 395
Joined: 08 May 2004
Location: Portugal
Very good job,well made
Pedro
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My reply :
Many thanks for all your kind comments and compliments!
Aric, "Art Instructor" has been my armor/dio modelers for many years.
ERAD and pises, the tank crew looks relaxed because he's not in the front line, there's no
enemy around. The fallschirmjagers are just practising.
Gimp, you've made good points and they're all true. We'll be more careful in the future
about all details.
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DOUBLE D Posted: Today, 21:15:37
Posts: 528
Joined: 22 Nov 2003
Location: Chi-town
awesome dio! great work-DJ
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Dorian Damian J.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Dorian!
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Topic : Pics) Sd. Kfz. 140/1 and BMD-2
Tigertankman Posted: 10 Oct 2005, 11:15:45
Posts: 914
Joined: 18 Apr 2005
Location: Valley Spings, CA
Looks great!
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Do or do not, there is no try...
Regards, Alex
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind words, Alex!
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CDNTanker25 Posted: 12 Oct 2005, 09:40:13
Posts: 650
Joined: 05 May 2005
Location: Post country
it's looks nice, but logistically, why would the Sturmtiger crewman be standing there
resting on his ammo, while the mortar team is pounding away?
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James
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Model Maniac Posted: 12 Oct 2005, 23:05:42
Posts: 439
Joined: 27 Feb 2003
Location: Thailand
James, the German tank crew in the Sturmtiger dio looks relaxed although his
friends are firing 8cm mortar because they're in the back line, there's no enemy around.
His friends - the fallschirmjagers - are just practicing. I think you all know so well that
German soldiers practice very well before going to war.
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CFRussell Posted: Today, 01:22:25
Posts: 406
Joined: 31 May 2005
Nice selection .
CFR
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djmodels1999 Posted: Today, 02:49:20
Posts: 5969
Joined: 20 Dec 2002
Location: United Kingdom / Belgium
Thanks for the update!
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TallAfarDave Posted: Today, 08:51:54
Posts: 18
Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Location: Currently on loan to the Iraqi Army
Awesome work!!
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My reply :
Thanks so much for your kind words, CFR, djmodels1999 and TallAfarDave!
djmodels1999, what's the kit that you're working on? I've never seen anything like that.
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Topic: M41A3, BMD-2 and Sd.Kfz.140/1
modelmaniac
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3
? Thread Started on Yesterday at 6:11am ?
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All by "Art Instructor" of Thailand.
Sample pics :
For more pics, please visit my latest page :
http://www.falconbbs.com/model26c.htm
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seanrgb
Joined: Sept 2005
Posts: 122
? Reply #1 on Yesterday at 6:42am ?
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wow those are amazing
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tigertankman
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 34
Location: Valley Springs, CA
? Reply #2 on Yesterday at 11:17am ?
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Looking great!
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Do or do not, there is no try...
Regards, Alex
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crockett
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 29
Location: Northwest Ohio
? Reply #3 on Yesterday at 1:35pm ?
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Sorry, but I must point out that your diorama base has exposed foam as well as unpainted
plaster showing. As for the M41, the TC shouldn't be wearing a CVC helmet. I think the old
WWll leather brainbucket is called for. The track looks like it needs some attention as well,
not really in a realistic position around the sprocket area, also silvered decals all around.
Perhaps the "artist" can give you a refund on the M41 dio.
As for the Sd.Kfz. 140, the parting lines left on the pioneer tools leave something to be desired.
The turret side plate clearly shows where it was clipped off of the sprue, with no clean up.
While these works are not horribly done, they certainly aren't commission level models,
IMHO and I am suprised that they were purchased. The builds show lack of attention to detail
and quality construction that an "experienced modeler" would address, especially on
commission.
I know you are very proud of your vast collection of purchased models, and I don't want to
put you down, but, I'm just being honest and forthright in saying that I believe you could
have done much better for your money using another modeler to build these kits.
Respectfully,
Steve
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind compliments, seanrgb and tigertankman!
Thanks for your comments, Steve. You've made several good points which my modeler
("Art Instructor") asked for, so as to improve his future works. I'll translate all for him.
As for the M41, it's an armor, not a dio. I made the base myself some time ago, I showed it
because I got frequent question like "Why don't you build yourself?". This is something that
I built and the quality is typical of my work. It's evident that I'd better have others build
models for me. Your comments on this helped answer a question - whether I should keep
the base in a showcase or throw it into a trashbin. The latter seems more appropriate now!
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bluecorsair
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 163
? Reply #5 on Yesterday at 10:37pm ?
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Modelmaniac,
While Steve is right in all that he says, I think your assessment of your abilities are far from
right, I have seen alot worse, it seems to me that you could very easily be a quality builder
yourself if you wanted to be. But, therein lies the rub, doesn't it? you obviously do not have
the time to build?? You must like it, otherwise you would not be doing what you are doing
with the models you have! Anyway, it is obvious that you can do it if you wanted to. There
is a enigma here for me to ponder, or not.
Whatever the case, good luck to you.
Bill
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My reply :
Thanks so much, Bill, for your kind comments. In fact I have plenty of time to build
but not the talent. I also don't like the smell of paints, thinner and glue. Smoking is
already hazardous to my health, so it's better not to mess around with those things.
Thanks for your kind blessings. Good luck to you too.
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Topic : Dioramas "The Sturmtiger"
seanrgb
Joined: Sept 2005
Posts: 125
? Reply #1 on Yesterday at 12:18pm ?
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wow cool
I like these dio's , spend ages looking at these at the model shows
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind compliments, seangrb!
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bluecorsair
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 163
Re: Dioramas "The Sturmtiger"
? Reply #3 on Today at 4:06pm ?
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Never have got to go to a show yet , but, I sure like lookin' at these!!
Bill
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My reply :
Thanks so much for your kind words, Bill! Have you seen my new showroom?
If not, please try this page : [url]
http://www.falconbbs.com/model18i.htm[/url]
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bluecorsair
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 172
Re: Dioramas "The Sturmtiger"
? Reply #5 on Today at 2:34am ?
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Just finished looking at your showrooms. Amazing, simply amazing . Say MM, If those models
in the boxes are collecting dust send 'em my way, I'll build 'em for ya!!
Be good & have FUN,
Bill
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7055
Administrator
Joined: Sept 2005
Posts: 225
Location: N.E. Kansas
Re: Dioramas "The Sturmtiger"
? Reply #6 on Today at 8:31pm ?
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Great diorama, the tank looks great!, whole thing looks great!
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind comments & compliments, Bill and 7055!
Bill, those kits are not collecting dust, and it won't take long before they're all built.
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Topic : Diorama "The Red Army's KV-1"
seanrgb
Joined: Sept 2005
Posts: 125
? Reply #1 on Yesterday at 12:17pm ?
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wow thats a great dio
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My reply :
Thanks so much for your kind words!
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bluecorsair
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 163
? Reply #3 on Today at 3:57pm ?
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I don't know anything 'bout the technical stuff, but, from what I can see, it looks really nice!!
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"Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I have others"!
http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/blue_corsair/
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My reply :
Many thanks for your kind compliments, Bill!
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Thanks to all whose names have been mentioned!. You've given us the inspiration
to keep churning out quality models & dioramas and showing best quality pictures
possible.
ขอขอบคุณทุกๆ ท่านที่ได้รับการเอ่ยนามมา! ท่านได้ให้แรงบันดาลใจแก่เราในอันที่จะสร้างสรรค์ผลงาน
โมเดลและไดโอราม่าที่มีคุณภาพ และแสดงภาพที่มีคุณภาพดีที่สุดเท่าที่จะเป็นไปได้
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