Julien Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thats chuffin brilliant that is! I like the way you have replicated the patination from years of people climbing on it and swinging on the barrel. Take a bow that man Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 What I like so much is the concept-something very original.As usual spence you have produced an amazing dio,very skillfully done,brilliant work! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 One word: totally amazing... okay that two words but this is worth the extra effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce3371 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 That has got to be, without a doubt, the best diorama I have ever seen. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Looking great !!!! I wish I hade these skills. cheers Arnold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 You are a very clever fellow Mr Pollard. Bravo, fantastic work. :clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hi Spen Looks amazing, as good as you discribed in August. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Simply Stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 'Superb' would be a massive understatement. How about superbly superb? Great respect! /Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Love that, just excellent, great unique piece. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I can only really echo what others have said,The attention to detail,and the whole mood of the piece is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XL929 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Incredible, really superb stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Great stuff Spence. You never fail to impress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Stunning attention to detail, looks incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) superb work; I've also seen the real thing, a couple of years ago before the tossers with their aerosols got at it. shame. I think I am right in saying that of the 4 Panzers on 'roadside display' in the Ardennes, that this one still wears it's original paintwork. superb work sir. I'll do a quick piece with some pictures and details of the other 3, thanks for the inspiration, regards JD Edited October 5, 2011 by modelmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hi Spence, just an excellent Idea and and a brilliant work !! Wonderful !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi everyone - sorry for the late reply!!! Thank you all so much for the kind words on my Panther diorama, I'm really pleased that you like it! The whole process was certainly a battle of wills at times, but now that it's done, I'm really happy with the completed piece! superb work; I've also seen the real thing, a couple of years ago before the tossers with their aerosols got at it. shame. I think I am right in saying that of the 4 Panzers on 'roadside display' in the Ardennes, that this one still wears it's original paintwork. superb work sir. I'll do a quick piece with some pictures and details of the other 3, thanks for the inspiration, regards JD Hey fella - actually, it's not in its original finish. This Panther G, No.111, was actually fully covered in Zimmerit during the war and was stripped bare right down to the metal after it was recovered from the river in which it had sunk during the Ardennes offensive. Almost everything that could be removed was (which is why almost all of the roadwheels are non-standard and fixed to the hull with steel rod, rather than on the suspension arms...), and then it was displayed in the main shopping street, a number of paint-jobs later and the addition of some wheels and tracks and it finally found its way into the garden that it is now displayed in. I hope that this helps! All the best - Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelmaker Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi everyone - sorry for the late reply!!!Thank you all so much for the kind words on my Panther diorama, I'm really pleased that you like it! The whole process was certainly a battle of wills at times, but now that it's done, I'm really happy with the completed piece! Hey fella - actually, it's not in its original finish. This Panther G, No.111, was actually fully covered in Zimmerit during the war and was stripped bare right down to the metal after it was recovered from the river in which it had sunk during the Ardennes offensive. Almost everything that could be removed was (which is why almost all of the roadwheels are non-standard and fixed to the hull with steel rod, rather than on the suspension arms...), and then it was displayed in the main shopping street, a number of paint-jobs later and the addition of some wheels and tracks and it finally found its way into the garden that it is now displayed in. I hope that this helps! All the best - Spence Doh! I'll stick to aircraft! I had a sneaking feeling that if I was wrong someone would know, so thank you. I do love the Ardennes though. a very special; place. have you seen the Sherman at Wibrin? scary how thin a Sherman was. regards JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the MDman Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Here's "The Garden Of Remembrance" - I hope you like it! Spencer No, I LOVE it! This is absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANDRAKE68 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Congratulations from Belgium!! To say that your work is a masterpiece would be such an understatement!! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Congratulations from Belgium!! To say that your work is a masterpiece would be such an understatement!! Congratulations!! Thank you so much - I'm glad that you enjoyed seeing my slice of Belgium in miniature! Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) :wow: That is truly stunning, so much fine detail to look at from every angle, wonderful. Edited October 9, 2011 by Glen T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoss Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Absolutely awesome! Cheers Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsmoor1 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Don't forget to water the plants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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