tiking Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 This diorama came about of necessity. A diorama had been destroyed by child sometime ago. I decided to reuse items from that diorama together with another diorama to to make up for the destroyed one. Most of the figures have been taken from other smaller dioramas together with newer ones to form this recent version. I have been contemplating a vehicle, such as a pickup, but not too sure. I think the diorama looks good a nd makes a statement as is. We shall see late on down the line if I change my mind. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) The diorama maker Marijn van Gils says that every element of a diorama must be done to the same standard if it's to succeed. I think that he would be complimentary about yours. Edited October 14, 2021 by Ade H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ade H said: The diorama maker Marijn van Gils says that every element of a diorama must be done to the same standard if it's to succeed. I think that he would be complimentary about yours. Uplifting thoughts. I know the artist. He is a remarkable builder. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I like the idea and action in this a lot. But, like you, I think it would be enhanced by a vehicle instead of a chair and would tie the two groups of figures separated somewhat at each end of the diorama together better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) I prefer the negative space in the composition; rather than break it up with a large, inorganic car stuck between small, organic people. Without a vehicle to hide behind, they look more vulnerable; and the rearmost fighters have space into which they are running. The two groups are connected by that space. Edited October 14, 2021 by Ade H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Very nicely out together and great paintwork on the figures. Personally I like it without the vehicle. With a vehicle, all the figures just become accessories. Without it they stand alone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 If you add an inorganic car of whatever size that is in-scale, you can always reposition the left hand organic figures rather than have 3 separate elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 So you didn't understand my point and decided to be sarcastic? That's not a very mature or intelligent attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Gents please stop whatever this is between you, it does not belong here. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I like it as is. Simple, effective, and a lot going on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I like it too. I think you made a brilliant job of rescuing the broken diorama. I can't help wondering what the original looked like. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 10:02 PM, Ade H said: I prefer the negative space in the composition; rather than break it up with a large, inorganic car stuck between small, organic people. Without a vehicle to hide behind, they look more vulnerable; and the rearmost fighters have space into which they are running. The two groups are connected by that space. I came to this conclusion as well. That's why I have not done anything else to it. Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 7:59 PM, Bertie Psmith said: I like it too. I think you made a brilliant job of rescuing the broken diorama. I can't help wondering what the original looked like. The original different pieces of vignettes were different scenes representing different scenarios in the Middle East. But this new complete scene, brings everything together instead of small particular areas. On 10/15/2021 at 7:30 PM, Pete in Lincs said: I like it as is. Simple, effective, and a lot going on. Thank you for your view. On 10/14/2021 at 10:44 PM, Tim R-T-C said: Very nicely out together and great paintwork on the figures. Personally I like it without the vehicle. With a vehicle, all the figures just become accessories. Without it they stand alone. Good point. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Sadly that's a picture that wouldn't look out of place in many of today's news feeds. In many ways the open space tells its own story: a desperate situation on the front line with reinforcements rushing headlong into danger to help their comrades in arms defend a key position that's at risk of being overrun by unseen opponents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Richard E said: Sadly that's a picture that wouldn't look out of place in many of today's news feeds. In many ways the open space tells its own story: a desperate situation on the front line with reinforcements rushing headlong into danger to help their comrades in arms defend a key position that's at risk of being overrun by unseen opponents. Exactly. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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