Spence Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Morning everyone! Here's my latest diorama entitled, tentatively, 'Unearthing The Past'. As you can see it has allowed my once again to create a 'crossover scene', that mixes the world I see around me with, with a slight military twist – thus creating atmosphere that I can feel, rather than simply imagine as I would, if I were building a completely historical set-piece. The idea for this one has been in my mind for a while; I’ve always enjoyed programmes such as Time Team and I often considered building a diorama based around the discovery of a buried military artefact. When Fujimi's little digger arrived on the market, it was just the push I needed to get started! As with 'Then And Now' the figure is from Royal Model. The wall is from the spares' box and the Char turret from VP. All foliage is from Mininature. The completed scene is little more that 4" square and so is the smallest diorama that I've ever built – and perhaps one of the quickest to complete, taking a little under a week to finish in total. Is there a whole tank under there, or just the turret? I think I’ll let you decide... I hope you like it! Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timraven1992 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Wow, that's different! great idea, and it looks really real as well Good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Superb Spence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainA Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Great stuff yet again Spence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Superb. Nice one Spence. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Superb work Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That is really something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul RH Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Excellent idea and exceptionally well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Nice work again Spence Nice work again Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim_UK Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Stunningly original.Take a bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Great idea, brilliantly executed. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I really dig it Well someone was bound to say it so it may as well be me Like the flora lots and was wondering what scale please? Guessing 54mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I really dig it Well someone was bound to say it so it may as well be me Like the flora lots and was wondering what scale please? Guessing 54mm? Hey there - yes it's 54mm. Thanks very much for your comments - I'm really pleased that you liked the model! It's back to the bench today to complete some of the older work that's been hanging around... Have a great day! Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad 10 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well Spence, Its all been said, but where is the Roll Over Bar on that mini 360 machine?? Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Love it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Simple idea, Superbly executed. I take my hat of to you Spence, you're a real inspiration to us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spence Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well Spence,Its all been said, but where is the Roll Over Bar on that mini 360 machine?? Richard Oddly - I found a couple of pictures of Kubota U10-3 Mini-diggers without the roll cage so I may be all right! Seriously though, I have another one of these kits and I think I may supperdetail it and add all of the missing details, including that roll cage, which will change the appearance of the model considerably. If I do, I'll replace the one in this scene with the reworked model and use this one elsewhere... Thanks for the comment! Spence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey58 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well what a fantastic little dio,amazing as usual!I like the idea that this is something different and so well done too,can't wait to see what you come up with next. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrouchoMark2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Can't get over the detail in this-the earth effects and little roots poking out etc etc-absolutely amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west1871 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Amazing work.A very clever idea indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul RH Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I keep looking at this...the whole thing is great. I work with diggers etc...and you´ve got the thing off to a T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Spence that is amazing but taking a little under a week to finish in total. Are you kidding??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Love it, as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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