WIP M-8 and diorama
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still missing, some stone in the first stage, weathering of the drawersn a photo, painting of the phone etc...
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Some scratch for the door
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ready to paint...
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Kommentare
9 February 2017, 08:11
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looking really good. I'm in 🙂
i am curious of how would you use the bottles 🙂
14 March 2017, 07:43
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Hello welcome in
On of the gi will get the bottle out of the destroyed building😉
that's the reason of the title😉
14 March 2017, 09:06
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i thought you were going to do something like that... that can make a really nice dio 🙂
14 March 2017, 09:46
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Looking good so far. I'm happy to see a diorama that isn't a millionth Tiger tank.
30 March 2017, 13:50
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well, usually when someone says "i only build allied" they are really saying "I only build shermans"
I really appreciate the off type subjects
30 March 2017, 16:15
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Lol no i've only one in stash😉 i don't like doing only one type of thing, so I do diorama, figures, bust, planes etc...glad that my M8 is appreciated 🙂
30 March 2017, 18:26
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very nice so far. How did you fold the .30 mantlet. When I do it, it always seems that the PE seems to fold instead of rolling. Them soldiers should better be cleaning their vehicle before inspection...
12 April 2017, 15:11
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Thanks, the barrel is not fold, it's rbmodel, it's already in shape, now ill have to weather it 🙂
12 April 2017, 15:25
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no the end, still have lots of work on it, and not enough time to spend in the workshop (one more baby since 1 month 🙂 ) but step by step i'll finish it 🙂
18 November 2017, 15:00
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Congrats on the baby!
That'll eat a lot of modelling time away 😉
18 November 2017, 15:06
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congrats on the baby! that is more important than the models. and takes more patience😉
and we will be patience to wait for you to finish the diorama, when you have the time 🙂
18 November 2017, 16:17
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Thanks martin and spanjaard for the baby😉 it's my 4th baby, the older is 14 yers old, 10 y, 2year and 1 month so we are well organized 🙂 I manage to go on workshop, but not for long periode need some sleeping time 🙂 This morning it was the time to arrange the pedestal with wood (as you can see in the last picture 🙂 ) but the base is not glued yet on the pedestal so i can freely paint it 🙂
19 November 2017, 11:57
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Hi Seb,
Best wishes on the baby! 👍
Is the building a MiniArt one or scratched?
Looking good.
20 November 2017, 12:58
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Thanks rui, the building comes from a small french manufacturer "petits mondes" : [img1]
found on ebay
oups i did'nt thanks zsolt 👍
20 November 2017, 13:30
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Very nice, love the detail with the chest and rug hanging off what's left of the floor!
10 December 2017, 17:40
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I realize that, still a very nice touch. And I don't see many M-8 scout cars kits built, at least on the sites I'm regularly on. Nice subject!
10 December 2017, 17:58
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it is, i added it to my project : scalemates.com/kits/108665-miniart-35548-furniture-set
10 December 2017, 18:28
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thanks Seb, it seems a fantastic option for dioramas. i will keep it in my wishlist 🙂
10 December 2017, 18:29
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thanks mates 🙂 spanjaard, miniart has several small kit wich can improve dios, love this brand 🙂
10 December 2017, 19:06
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Fantastic dio seb, both M8 and base are stunning! What color did you use for the M8 olive drab?
14 December 2017, 05:50
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Thanks mates, @coporado i used the olive drab modulation set from mig great paint : scalemates.com/colors/color.php?id=11083
14 December 2017, 09:05
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Hello all, the end is near, figures to add, paint all the stuff on the M8 and it will be over
29 January 2018, 10:20
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merci le prochain gros projet sera un dio sur omaha beach au 1/35, avec 3 lcvp et une centaines de figs...un projet de longue haleine donc, qui sera surement entrecoupe de plus petit montage pour se detendre 🙂
29 January 2018, 11:31
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Big update tonight, 3 of 5 figs are done, The m8 and 3 figs are in place on the diorama, still 2 figs to do, and the front door
7 February 2018, 02:33
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Thanks, Christian, spanjaard and xerxes im having great pleasure doing this diorama, very happy that you all love it
7 February 2018, 07:13
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Thanks Rui, merci Olly oui les figurines tamyia et miniart sont tres bien ( a part les visages qui aurait peut etre merite des tetes hornet...et encore...)
7 February 2018, 12:43
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Was wondering if you´re going to add some figures and you did. The figures now complete this fantastic dio. Excellent job seb!
9 February 2018, 06:32
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Thanks corporado, and i'm still on the last 2 figures and this dio will be finish 🙂
9 February 2018, 08:36
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Finally i decided to add only one fig, in order not to overcrowed the scenery, now I think that this dio is over, i took puch pleasure to do it, and wish to thank you all for all your good words during the wip, here is the link to the final album, hope you'll like it : Finished dio | Album by arthenius (1:35)
16 February 2018, 00:47
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it is easy to give compliments when the level of the model is to good 🙂 it is being a pleasure to follow this build 🙂
16 February 2018, 07:02
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I cleaned my basement 🙂 i have some hole in the cement in my basement, i cleaned it, and added some sand, bricks made using à mold and réd clay
19 February 2018, 13:42
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The front doors look really good. I lol about cleaning your basement!
19 February 2018, 17:35
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Great idea seb 🙂 Don´t have a basement but will have a try on my attic
20 February 2018, 07:51