nimrod484 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) This is my second Crete-based diorama. I aimed to show the range of units and uniforms worn during the airborne invasion. The Universal Carrier is a Riich Models' one in caunter scheme for NZ forces. This is one of the most complex vehicles I have had the experience to make and the sequence of steps in the instructions should be avoided. The figures are all Miniart and Dragon with some modifications and resin heads. These are the references I used. Thanks for looking and look forward to any comments. Cheers Jeremy Universal Carrier Figures etc Edited January 3, 2022 by nimrod484 38 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 A truly stunning piece of work. The figure painting is brilliant. I also admire the effort that went into creating the base. The carrier looks like a real one shrunk down. A very good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I truly admire your eye for detail (not to mention you're figure-painting skills!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Fantastic work Nimrod, I keep seeing extra details the more i look. Love everything about it. Very well done. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Paul J said: A truly stunning piece of work. The figure painting is brilliant. I also admire the effort that went into creating the base. The carrier looks like a real one shrunk down. A very good job. Thanks very much, Paul J. Rich Models’ carrier is a tough build but worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: I truly admire your eye for detail (not to mention you're figure-painting skills!) Thank you very much, Alpha Delta 210. Still some trial-and-error with my figure painting. I also tried eye decals from Peddinghaus to see what they were like. They are ok depending on the angle you look at them, but I doubt I will use them again as each figure has unique sockets,.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 10 hours ago, Geo1966 said: Fantastic work Nimrod, I keep seeing extra details the more i look. Love everything about it. Very well done. George Thanks very much, George. All the accessories available these days add to the enjoyment of doing dioramas for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxasg Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Fantastic work, beautiful and historic layout of your diorama and realistic painting on your figures. Congatulation. Giannis Doxas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 14 hours ago, doxasg said: Fantastic work, beautiful and historic layout of your diorama and realistic painting on your figures. Congatulation. Giannis Doxas Thanks very much Giannis. Just in case you didn’t notice, the Maleme sign is in Greek characters… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Now that's a stunning diorama you have there. Build and drama at full. Cheers LM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxasg Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I noticed this! Actully I thought that your are Greek...😀 おめでとう👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxasg Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I noticed this! Actully I thought that your are Greek...😆 おめでとう👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 On 04/01/2022 at 23:47, Lazy Modeller said: Now that's a stunning diorama you have there. Build and drama at full. Cheers LM Thanks very much, LM. I’m pleased you appreciate the sense of narrative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto64 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 a busy, dramatic dio that certainly tells a story...great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Congratulations on a fantastic diorama, every time i look i find something i missed first time ,well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 20 hours ago, Watto64 said: a busy, dramatic dio that certainly tells a story...great work Thanks very much. The number of figures just seemed to expand as I went along… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 07/01/2022 at 19:03, Homer said: Congratulations on a fantastic diorama, every time i look i find something i missed first time ,well done. Thanks very much, Homer. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 08/01/2022 at 00:07, Ozzy said: Brilliant Thanks very much, Ozzy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 What did you use to make the walls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Gordon J said: What did you use to make the walls? Hi Gordon. I used real small stones…. Then painted and weathered Edited January 11, 2022 by nimrod484 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 13 hours ago, nimrod484 said: Hi Gordon. I used real small stones…. Then painted and weathered This was it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon J Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thanks Nimrod, knowing how you did it makes your diorama even more impressive now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Another outstanding dio. The groundwork is very convincing for Crete, the design of the terraces gives that natural verticality necessary for a dynamic dio. The figures are great, They are all different personalities and I have enjoyed looking at them individually and together, and working out the stories you are telling with them. I have a tiny quibble with the carrier in that I can't understand how the track got into that face down position at both ends. It just puzzles me. The overall impression I have is of heat, sweat, defeat and of course, jubilation for the victors. It's lovely work Nimrod, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod484 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 On 14/03/2022 at 22:34, Bertie Psmith said: Another outstanding dio. The groundwork is very convincing for Crete, the design of the terraces gives that natural verticality necessary for a dynamic dio. The figures are great, They are all different personalities and I have enjoyed looking at them individually and together, and working out the stories you are telling with them. I have a tiny quibble with the carrier in that I can't understand how the track got into that face down position at both ends. It just puzzles me. The overall impression I have is of heat, sweat, defeat and of course, jubilation for the victors. It's lovely work Nimrod, well done. Thanks for your extended comment. Much appreciated. This is the reference photo I used for the track position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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