Phil1960 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Hi All, this a vignette I made +/- 20 years ago in classic Verlinden way. Jeep is from Tamiya as two figures with Verlinden heads. Accessories are a mix Tamiya/Italeri + homemade sandbags. Hope you like. Ciao Filippo 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) A very well finished diorama which would certainly look at home in one of Francois Verlinden's books: it's interesting how the style of dioramas and models have evolved over time to take advantage of the greater range of aftermarket products and finishing materials that we now have access to. The chap in the goggles does look like he's having a well earned stretch after a long jeep drive though. Edited May 18, 2020 by Richard E 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Filippo, that is a great looking vignette. Everything about it, the jeep, the figures and the layout are first class. Nice one. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks Richard! 👍I remember. It was 1980 when I returned to military modelling after a break of some years. In those days, I must confess, I bought Tamiya catalouges only for the central pages "dedicated" to Mr F. Verlinden dioramas. Pure art. His scenic ability was second to none (maybe Shep Paine). Then arrived The Verlinden way books. I literally consume the books! Then arrived his resin accessories. A real cure-all as that times not many after market kits were on the market. Anyway I thank Mr Verlinden as he learned to me the real rule (to me) for a discriminating modeller: to observe averything with sharp attention. And observe many many many times! Thank you John, really appreciated! 👍 Ciao Filippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I love it. The Verlinden Way was one of my most read books as a child, and you've really captured the vibe of his dioramas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 Many thanks Nev! Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 15 hours ago, Phil1960 said: I remember. It was 1980 when I returned to military modelling after a break of some years. In those days, I must confess, I bought Tamiya catalouges only for the central pages "dedicated" to Mr F. Verlinden dioramas. Pure art. His scenic ability was second to none (maybe Shep Paine). Then arrived The Verlinden way books. I literally consume the books! Then arrived his resin accessories. A real cure-all as that times not many after market kits were on the market. Lovely diorama bud and i recognised the influence straight away He had a massive effect on all military modelers all around the world so did Shep Paine (Still have his books also ) and i still use them for reference to this day. As i said lovely little diorama and a real homage to the great man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 M3talpig you're right! F. Verlinden introduced a Darwinian revolution into military modelling. Standing ovation. Ciao Filippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I've still got a couple of Verlinden's books and one by Shep Payne. They certainly had a big influence on modelling. Up til then, who'd ever heard of dry brushing? John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 16 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Up til then, who'd ever heard of dry brushing? John. Absolutely! And until then I didn't know washing process. Could be a nice idea to open a "Verlinden contest" reproducing some of his best dioramas or models. Ciao Filippo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: I've still got a couple of Verlinden's books and one by Shep Payne. They certainly had a big influence on modelling. Up til then, who'd ever heard of dry brushing? Spot on 1 hour ago, Phil1960 said: Absolutely! And until then I didn't know washing process. Could be a nice idea to open a "Verlinden contest" reproducing some of his best dioramas or models Again so true.Between Francois and Shepard they changed the way i looked at modeling..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Bullbasket said: I've still got a couple of Verlinden's books and one by Shep Payne. They certainly had a big influence on modelling. Up til then, who'd ever heard of dry brushing? John. They're sitting in the bookshelf above my desk to this day. One of them contains a chapter on converting a Sherman into a 105mm howitzer: how did Mons'r Verlinden represent the smoke in the photographs ? He blew his cigarette smoke over the model whilst he was photographing it ! Different times obviously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Richard E said: How did Mons'r Verlinden represent the smoke in the photographs ? He blew his cigarette smoke over the model whilst he was photographing it ! Different times obviously. Yeah I remember! Simply too bright!👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Very nice build. Just one niggle. The M1 carbine is lying on its right hand side, this means the cocking handle is downwards. No trained soldier would lay their weapon on the cocking handle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 Thank you John for your kind advice! 👍... but who knows the googles man may be a rookie! 😀 Ciao Filippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Oh, yes that is my scene... Superbly done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thanks Hairtrigger! ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 20/05/2020 at 14:20, Phil1960 said: Thank you John for your kind advice! 👍... but who knows the googles man may be a rookie! 😀 Ciao Filippo Or he could be an Officer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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