flyingdragons75 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 This dio depicts South Vietnamese marines wading ashore after getting a ride from US Marine's LVTP5 A1's in an operation called " Devine Wave" against the North Vietnamese Armyin Quang Tri province, SVN. This wasn't a joint operation because by 72, US forces were pulled out and the ARVN were on their own. 1200 Vietnamese marines were landed behind enemy lines in a feint operation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huey Gunner Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Very nice dio!! Great job on the water. FYI-US force's were withdrawn in March 1973. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyingdragons75 Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Very nice dio!! Great job on the water.FYI-US force's were withdrawn in March 1973. Thanx for nice feedback! And also thanx for the correct info! Here are the fotos on which the dio was based. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Wow! Brilliant idea and amazing execution! Marvellous job all round! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 That's awesome....don't you have some in-progress pics??? it is really a great job!!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Would this be about the time of the '72 Easter Offensive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Real good idea, nicely done :D Only thing that would of really put it over the top, would be condoms on the rifle barrels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyingdragons75 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Would this be about the time of the '72 Easter Offensive? Yes, it was! Here are a couple of in-progress pix: The styrofoam was transformed by a heat gun to stimulate waves, paper mache also added for extra effects. After the base was painted, I poured some Woodland Scenic Realistic Water onto it, just enough to cover. When dried, I added Clear Caulk to create more "waves" using my fingers for the water effect and painted with Artist oil White. Hope this will answer Jack Swiss! Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyingdragons75 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Real good idea, nicely done :D Only thing that would of really put it over the top, would be condoms on the rifle barrels. Thanx but I don't get your joke! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 That is something very cool! The best thing is, it genuinely looks like those guys are getting very wet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Looks great. Only thing I would do is cover up the blue styrofoam sides with some nicely stained balsa wood. That will give it a nice finished look. Great Job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Wooooow...awesome man!!! great,thanks for the in-progress pics!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanx but I don't get your joke! Not a joke. They use to if not still do use them to keep debris/ water etc out of the barrel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 The effects of a M-16 round getting caught inthe barrel because of a obstruction like water of other objects is dramatic and unhealthy for the person pulling the trigger and those around him. It almost happened to me once. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyH Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Do you have anymore in progress shots of doing the water. Would be very helpful to me in another project. I have to redo the water on this project.............. http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/...033733021yMrhKV http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/...033733021wtlFeV http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/...033733021UBGHFf any tips would be greatfully appreciated. This is the HMCS Bonnaventure,Canada's last aircraft Carrier.Myself and friend Jack Frasier built this several yrs ago and the museum let someone else do the water.It was byuilt in 1/72 so is just over 10' long. Well now the water has shrunk and is cracking badly and needs to be replaced. Thank you for any help you can offer. Tony by the way your dio looks fantastic,I really think you captured the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vimana Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Great job on the diorama. I like the water effects in particular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 That is an INCREDIBLE Diorama. . :wub: The finish is EXCELLENT... the guys in the water in your first few photos are PHENOMENAL.. SO AWESOME.. LOOK SO REAL. :worship: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooter Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Great water effect. A skill seldom ever realistically mastered, and you have done it well. Congratulations on making history look very much alive. Was this the Quang Tri - 1972 258th ARVN Marine Brigade "The Divine Hawks" vs. 101st Regiment? I could almost reach for the mike on the PRC-25.. wow. Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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