Knocked Out

[Gaf68]

Hello. This is my first diorama and my first bout of modelling since I was a lad. It started with my brother buying the front T34 for me and sort of spiralled out of control from there! I've learnt so much since starting it, what works and what's a mistake. It's taken me a long time but my mate came over with his camera last weekend and I spent some time on Photoshop with the final touches. I've got two other tank kits now and ideas for both! My wif ethinks it's all rather 'strange'. Comments would be appreciated.

 

[Grumpa]

Hello. This is my first diorama and my first bout of modelling since I was a lad. It started with my brother buying the front T34 for me and sort of spiralled out of control from there! I've learnt so much since starting it, what works and what's a mistake. It's taken me a long time but my mate came over with his camera last weekend and I spent some time on Photoshop with the final touches. I've got two other tank kits now and ideas for both! My wif ethinks it's all rather 'strange'. ComView attachment 145912View attachment 145913ments would be appreciated.

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Well, for a very first diorama I think you did a fantastic job of it, If you stick with it in a very few years you can count
yourself in the "Master Class".
You have a great eye for weathering and ground work, your figures already show signs of future greatness
Almost brings a tear to ones eye to see the possible birth of a real talent in the making.
Keep it up by all means!

Jim AKA "Grumpa"

 

[Gaf68]

Wow! Thanks Jim, much appreciated. I look forward to doing my next one. I will be on here asking tips about snow.

 

[BarleyBop]

Snow? .... too soon! The last of it just melted a week ago!

Did you insert the background in 'shop?
I've been wondering how I could use my monitor as a background...

Looks great! I'm still watchin' you dio guys from the sidelines.

P.S. My brother did the same to me about 10 years ago (with an unexpected gift) and I haven't stopped since!

 

[Gaf68]

Yes, a bit of Photoshop as a final stage. That's an interesting idea. Any luck?

 

[BarleyBop]

Yes, a bit of Photoshop as a final stage. That's an interesting idea. Any luck?

Only tried it the one time, with my toon build.
Not a full diorama, just background.

 

[Gaf68]

It would be great if it could work on a diorama. Could take photos with loads of different backgrounds quite quickly. I may give it a go myself. Cheers.

 

[Jim62]

nice work

 

[Littlemarten]

That is really excellent work, especially for the first time modeling since childhood.