StuartH Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Hi, This is my recently completed Tamiya 1/48 GMC 2.5 ton 6x6 truck with the addition of the recovery no.7 resin conversion set. I have also added the Tamiya 1/48 Willys Jeep kit. Further information about the build can be found in the WIP thread. It's been a lot of work but pleased to finally have finished! Kits: Tamiya 32548, 32552 Resin conversion: MP originals masters models 48011 Photoetch: Aber and Hauler Stowage: Tamiya, Aerobonus, MP original masters models Paints: Ammo mig and Lifecolor acrylics Weathering: W&N and abteilung oils, Wilder mud products Figures: Tamiya Base: Materials from garden and some Woodland Scenics products Thanks for looking Cheers Stuart The idea for the jerry can rack came from this historical reference photo: 42 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsmodels Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Excellent work and a diorama that definitely tells a story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 master piece 😍 i have a 1/72 GMC 2.5 ton truck😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Great models in a superb diorama, with a neat storyline. Very top work Stuart.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Very nicely put together diorama. Regards Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
providence Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 What a wonderfull diorama ! The black and white pictures can easily be confused with some photographic archives. Congratulations. Regards Providence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 11 hours ago, sandsmodels said: nice job 11 hours ago, Richard E said: Excellent work and a diorama that definitely tells a story. 9 hours ago, Stef N. said: Great models in a superb diorama, with a neat storyline. Very top work Stuart.👍 Many thanks guys for your very kind comments. It is very much appreciated 👍 11 hours ago, Yg Models said: master piece 😍 i have a 1/72 GMC 2.5 ton truck😁 Many thanks Yg. Hope you have fun with your 1/72 GMC 2.5 ton! It really is one of my favourite WW2 vehicles. Look forward to seeing it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Very nice Stuart. Interesting how you have continued the ground work on the sides of the base. Don't think i have seen that before, but it looks good. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Absolutely outstanding Stuart, don't often get around to looking at the smaller scale models but so glad I did! Brilliant models, obviously, but the base/groundwork is amazing really atmospheric amongst the trees. Did you do a wip including the base and trees? Great photos too btw. Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 That is soooo good! Love it, well done. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 I keep having to pinch myself when I realise this is 1/48 - stunning work. I love the moody forest setting, and your photography has captured the feel as well as the diorama itself. How did you do the trees out of interest? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 20 hours ago, Pete Robin said: Very nicely put together diorama. Regards Pete Many thanks Pete for your kind comments and glad you like the diorama. Much appreciated 👍 20 hours ago, providence said: What a wonderfull diorama ! The black and white pictures can easily be confused with some photographic archives. Congratulations. Regards Providence Thank you providence! Very much appreciated. Glad you like the B & W photos though my figure painting is maybe a bit of a giveaway to not being real historical images 🤣 I did take one photo without figures which might have a better chance of passing the test! Thanks again 6 hours ago, Geo1966 said: Very nice Stuart. Interesting how you have continued the ground work on the sides of the base. Don't think i have seen that before, but it looks good. George Many thanks George. Your comments are greatly appreciated. I used an old wooden picture frame as the basic shape for the base. I guess there's no right or wrong of having the sides painted or left as natural wood but for this one I felt it gave a more natural look to extend the earth texture onto the sides. I applied PVA glue and sprinkled on the dirt mix in layers. Seems to hold okay though don't handle it too much. Thanks again 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Excellent! A perfectly modelled and very realistic dio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 A fantastic scene in 48th scale, looks very good indeed, I also like the way the groundwork is on the sides of the base as well, plus the tree's look awesome, moss/ivy growing up the trunks Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Absolutely outstanding Stuart, don't often get around to looking at the smaller scale models but so glad I did! Brilliant models, obviously, but the base/groundwork is amazing really atmospheric amongst the trees. Did you do a wip including the base and trees? Great photos too btw. Cheers Darryl Thanks so much for your kind words Darryl. It's much appreciated and pleased you like it. I didn't do a WIP for the base but will try and do one on a future build. It's quite basic really and I just use Nightshift's youtube videos for some reference. 1) Take old wooden picture frame and remove glass. 2) Build up basic terrain with Amaco Sculptamold Modelling compound (can get on Amazon) 3) Brush with dilute PVA and sprinkle on mix of natural dirt/earth/sand as you see fit. Build layers as required using dilute PVA or spray adhesive 4) Paint with Tamiya acrylic paints whatever shades you like 5) Use enamel washes or oils to create variations in shade. 6) I sprinkled this one with Woodland scenics Fine turf Burnt grass for the moss and ground up bits from the garden. See videos below also. Many thanks again 9 hours ago, kiwitrogg said: That is soooo good! Love it, well done. Cheers Gaz Many thanks indeed Gaz 👍. Very much appreciated and glad you like it. 8 hours ago, Model Mate said: I keep having to pinch myself when I realise this is 1/48 - stunning work. I love the moody forest setting, and your photography has captured the feel as well as the diorama itself. How did you do the trees out of interest? Many thanks Model Mate for your comments and glad you like it 👍. Greatly appreciated. For the trees I just used this Youtube video tutorial and pretty much followed it exactly. You can play around with different static grass lengths to give the look and density you want. The florist's wire I got from ebay. In hindsight a couple of my trees could do with some extra branches but I didn't want to obscure the view of the models too much so it was a bit of a compromise. Also if moody forest settings are your thing then definitely watch this Nightshift video below! Thanks again 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/14/2022 at 4:25 PM, Toryu said: Excellent! A perfectly modelled and very realistic dio. Many thanks for the comments Toryu. Very much appreciated 👍 On 8/14/2022 at 4:52 PM, Cerberus said: A fantastic scene in 48th scale, looks very good indeed, I also like the way the groundwork is on the sides of the base as well, plus the tree's look awesome, moss/ivy growing up the trunks Matt Greatly appreciated Matt and glad you like the scene 👍 I didn't give much conscious thought to the groundwork on the sides...just felt right for this particular setting. See video above regarding the trees and pleased they didn't seem to obscure the models too much! Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Very very nice indeed! I really like all of this. I tried to follow the Luke Towan tutorial before and must say yours look a lot better than mine!! Top job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 2:06 PM, Muchmirth said: Very very nice indeed! I really like all of this. I tried to follow the Luke Towan tutorial before and must say yours look a lot better than mine!! Top job. Many thanks Muchmirth for the feedback. It is very much appreciated and glad you like it. This was my first attempt at doing trees. Turns out to be a bit of an art form! So many things to get right...shape, size, texture, colour, density etc...it's quite deceptive! Definitely one of those things of keep practicing! Many thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Such an atmospheric little scene. Great models, nice composition and I really love the trees and ground work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Excellent work Stuart. Not only have you done a brilliant job on the two vehicles, but you've made a base that really sets them off and gives a very "deep in the forest" atmosphere. Nice work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 8/17/2022 at 6:23 PM, IanC said: Such an atmospheric little scene. Great models, nice composition and I really love the trees and ground work. Many thanks Ian for your comments and glad you like the scene! Very much appreciated 👍 8 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Excellent work Stuart. Not only have you done a brilliant job on the two vehicles, but you've made a base that really sets them off and gives a very "deep in the forest" atmosphere. Nice work. John. Thanks very much John for the kind comments it's greatly appreciated. Pleased you like the base as it was a bit of a balance of getting the forest atmosphere without blocking the view of the models too much! Definitely a setting I will try and do again. Many thanks again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Hi Stuart, Terrific vignette!, despite not having a heavy in the scene, it is a great job, which tells a story, and there are many details to observe in the vehicles... Trees are great, I have the intention of doing something similar to that one day, but between the lack of adequate materials and starting a model, I am delaying it.... sigh... Good job Cheers and TC Francis.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 Many thanks Francis for your comments. It is very much appreciated 👍 I hope you get back on track and get started on a new model soon...look forward to seeing your next project! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Same here, agree with all the others, a top job. Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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