Scrap Metal - Update 2!!!

[tiking]

4 hours ago, Natter said:

I thought the first two photos were the 'inspiration' scene, not the model. Brilliant, utterly brilliant.

 

Nice to read your positive comments. Thank you. 

4 hours ago, busnproplinerfan said:

Good way to store parts from the parts box, love the base it sits on to, well done.

Thank you very much. 

[tiking]

I've updated this dio by adding different shades of rust to break the monotone look of the junk in its entirety. I've also added steel rods as a load on top of the Suzuki. I've also added other smaller details here and there and add more interest to an otherwise mute theme. added more photos of different junk piles from different sites around the world. Added a name tag made out of foam. If you've seen the first load of photos I put up, you will then see the small changes I have made. I will add the figures as soon as I have done painting them. Thanks for looking.

 

 

[Pete in Lincs]

The differences are visible, and it looks even better now.

[tiking]

10 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said:

The differences are visible, and it looks even better now.

 

Glad you see it. Thanks.

[MickE]

That looks awesome! indistinguishable from the real thing 

Mick

 

[Muchmirth]

You had me fooled as well!! I also thought it was the inspiration pics. Great work really nice… rust if you can get really nice rust. But looks perfect and a slightly unusual subject which makes it interesting.

[tiking]

8 hours ago, MickE said:

That looks awesome! indistinguishable from the real thing 

Mick

 

 

Thanks Mick.

 

7 hours ago, Muchmirth said:

You had me fooled as well!! I also thought it was the inspiration pics. Great work really nice… rust if you can get really nice rust. But looks perfect and a slightly unusual subject which makes it interesting.

 

Glad you approve. Thank you.

[James G]

Unusual choice for a diorama, and very nicely done!

[tiking]

1 hour ago, James G said:

Unusual choice for a diorama, and very nicely done!

 

Thank you James. Unusual and  abstract. :)

[Richard E]

Another excellent example of your work and unique imagination.

 

On 7/15/2022 at 9:39 AM, tiking said:

I will add the figures as soon as I have done painting them

 

If you have one to hand could you also include the ubiquitous "junk yard dog" ? 

[tiking]

8 hours ago, Richard E said:

Another excellent example of your work and unique imagination.

 

 

If you have one to hand could you also include the ubiquitous "junk yard dog" ? 

 

HeHe! I have a dog on hand, but not really a junkyard dog. More like a pedigree, but will incorporate it none-the-less

[tiking]

I've just added the figures to the dio. Again, I am no figure painting expert, but I always try to give it my utmost best. The figures were bought ready made, but I repainted them differently and because the original painting was not to my liking. I wanted to better the face and skin texture than what the original had. The dog has not been repainted(will do that later), although, I added it just to give the overall appeal to the diorama.  

[ColonelKrypton]

Just keeps getting better and better - well done.

 

cheers, Graham

 

[Bertie McBoatface]

On 7/10/2022 at 12:29 PM, tiking said:

Will probably add a figure or two, maybe a dog would suffice; not sure.

 

 

I commented on your original post but missed the second. I don't believe it but the scene actually got better. The rebar, balanced on the truck makes my hands itch to tie it down better! The whole thing is fabulous. I guess the thing, your special thing is the texture and surface treatment of the metals. They all look sharp, heavy, dangerously real. I was fooled by the first couple of shots, as were many others into thinking it was a real inspiration scene.

 

However, now it's populated, people will always look at your figures first, hardest and most critically. I think they are the weakest point of an otherwise very powerful diorama. Ironically it's the surface textures that I think break the illusion set up by the rest of the scene. These guys are spotlessly dressed and really quite glossy. Did you paint them yourself? They are nice figures though. I love the belly and the unusual poses but at the moment they just don't fit your style.

 

[tiking]

1 hour ago, ColonelKrypton said:

Just keeps getting better and better - well done.

 

cheers, Graham

 

 

Thanks.

 

59 minutes ago, Bertie McBoatface said:

 

I commented on your original post but missed the second. I don't believe it but the scene actually got better. The rebar, balanced on the truck makes my hands itch to tie it down better! The whole thing is fabulous. I guess the thing, your special thing is the texture and surface treatment of the metals. They all look sharp, heavy, dangerously real. I was fooled by the first couple of shots, as were many others into thinking it was a real inspiration scene.

 

However, now it's populated, people will always look at your figures first, hardest and most critically. I think they are the weakest point of an otherwise very powerful diorama. Ironically it's the surface textures that I think break the illusion set up by the rest of the scene. These guys are spotlessly dressed and really quite glossy. Did you paint them yourself? They are nice figures though. I love the belly and the unusual poses but at the moment they just don't fit your style.

 

 

As I've said. figure painting is my weakness. You are right about matting them down. Will do that. As I explained in the this post, the figures were bought ready made, but I repainted them differently and because the original painting was not to my liking. I wanted to better the face and skin texture than what the original had. Hopefully in due time I will be better at figure painting. That's why I don't always include figures in my builds. Always try to avoid them. But in scenarios, you just have to add them. The dog has not been repainted(will do that later), although, I added it just to give the overall appeal to the diorama. Thanks for your comment.   

[Richard E]

Man in black top: "<Suitable expletive> - look at the size of that rat !"

[tiking]

4 hours ago, Richard E said:

Man in black top: "<Suitable expletive> - look at the size of that rat !"

 

Hehe!!! He's actually looking at the Ford parts in front of the Suzuki. 

[cherry268]

I called this a masterpiece before and now I am scrating for a word that is better than a masterpiece if any one can help

Truly brilliant

[tiking]

2 hours ago, cherry268 said:

I called this a masterpiece before and now I am scrating for a word that is better than a masterpiece if any one can help

Truly brilliant

 

Thank you for your very supportive words of encouragement. 

[hooper1958]

I saw this one on MCM forums, Charles . . . and the whole thing looks just as good on this forum !

 

David ( Anglia105E )

[tiking]

21 hours ago, hooper1958 said:

I saw this one on MCM forums, Charles . . . and the whole thing looks just as good on this forum !

 

David ( Anglia105E )

 

Thank you kindly.