tiking Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) OK fellows. This is my latest acquisition. I had intended this little dio to be a IOF dio but decided to go for the 'different' approach, as always. Yep. For those who know me, it will not come to a surprise. As my middle name is exactly that. Anyways,this scene represents a Libyan resistance fighter firing Gaddafi's last loyal militant forces, some down the streets of Tripoli. Anything Goes, is the name of this diorama. I got the idea of a pic someone had posted a long time ago. When I saw it I knew I wanted to model it some way and somehow, my way.It just shows that anything is possible, although not very practical; it just shows that anything can be used to their advantage at any time when the need calls for it. The longest and most strenuous part of this diorama was putting this figure together. First, I like the thank Bassam I. Mansour, for his suggest about using different body parts from different kits. One kit he suggested was, "Charlie on the left" from Master Box, Vietnam figure kit as a start. So thatäs what I did. The other kit I used was a body part(torso) taken from the Meng Hi lux kit, which included a one figure, if I remember right.I am no figure builder pro nor am I a figure painter pro. So this was a project with lots of miss and hits. But I keep telling myself, that I will improve. Just needs more and lots more practice. But so far, I am happy with the results. I also noticed some areas on the figure that needs some touch-ups of paint and also some toning down. So, yes, I do notice it and it will be rectified. So I hope you like the completed dio, aside from the figure not being up to standard. Here is the pic that inspired me to build my version: ---------------------------------------------- Edited February 12, 2016 by tiking 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Nice build, your street looks really good, it gives a whole new meaning to shoot and scoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 What scale is this? Badder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 What scale is this? Badder. It is 1/35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) It is 1/35. Cool. I wasn't sure. It's a great little scene. A simple idea, but with lovely details. your other works are stunning too. Regards, Badder Edited February 12, 2016 by Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thank you kindly badder. Just wish my figure building and painting were on the same par as the rest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thank you kindly badder. Just wish my figure building and painting were on the same par as the rest. I have the same problem. Search the web for videos on figure-painting. Find a technique you like then practice practice practice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Already done that some years ago. Got some really good ones saved. Read many articles and put them to the test. I will get there eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 For those interested, here are two links to two different shopping carts to choose from: 1. http://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-35-universal-sets-15/shopping-cart-997 2. http://www.royalmodel.com/en/catalogo_dettaglio.php?id_art=507 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68 SQUADRON Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 great idea. love the way it looks like his hats being shaken off his head be the recoil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 OK. I've added the dispensed shells on the ground: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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