Cromm Cruac Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 (edited) Hello again It's been long time since my last post and my last model - it's been 4 years! Time flies indeed. Anyway, finally got some time during this whole pandemicmonium to do some modelling again. Here is my latest I've just finished: Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien. Model: Tamiya 1/72 Foliage: Banana trees made of aluminium foil, wire and masking tape; static grass combined with lichen, turf and jute fibers Barrels & crates: resin copies of some I've found on eBay using method from this post Crew: Japanese Army Pilots & Crew from RedBox Here are some photos: And some untouched ones: Thanks for viewing! Edited December 5, 2021 by Cromm Cruac Image links update 38 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Great dio..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 First off- those look more like period photos you would expect to see in the Bunrindo Famous Aircraft of the World Ki-61 monograph. Secondly, that can't be the 1/72 Tamiya kit- has to be 1/48 Hasegawa or Tamiya kit, right? . Seriously, after looking at both your modeling and diorama skills, I'm considering selling off my unbuilt kits and taking up oil painting! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 For some reason the images aren't showing but if I click on the image icon & click on that again it opens in a new tab & opens very impressively, nicely done indeed. 👍 I think the image thing is likely something with my 'puter. Obviously a chrome thing, fine in Firefox. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Beautiful and realistic 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromm Cruac Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Thanks for comments guys! @72modeler, it's 1/72, I assure you @stevehnz, Chrome seems not to like the images from my website. I've put them to some other hosting and they show correctly now in Chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Having just finished a Hasegawa 1/72 Hien, I can truthfully say mine looks incredibly amateurish compared to yours. The first set of phots, as someone has already pointed out, are a triumph - they just look like real photos. De colourised into B/W I should think the subject would simply look the real deal. Bravo, this is not only a superb build, but an inventive diorama and classy photography. Edited December 5, 2021 by Whofan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I am truly impressed by your diorama. It takes you back in time. Kawasaki's were cool even back then, and as today are weapons. 😎👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 That's a very impressive dio, and a great build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Beautiful Work! I have the same Figures, and will use yours as a Painting Guide! Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaks Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 An awesome model and am equally impressive diorama. 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Fantastic work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Lovely model and love the photography work which really sets this one apart. Thanks for sharing, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I really like the ambiance of your first shots! Kudos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 At first, I thought I was looking at actual photographs of a forward deployed Ki-61. That`s how precise and authentic you made this entire diorama. It`s beautiful!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromm Cruac Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 Thanks again for all your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Really impressive work both on your aircraft and the excellent diorama which really tells a strory. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Amazing diorama. Your edited photos are very impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Davis Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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