Rotorman Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, HeavyArty said: All the various gear and elements look great. I agree that the labels on the cans and bottles are not really correct but may be too late to change. One other potential issue that you may or may not care about is the uniforms on the figures. As currently depicted, they appear to be wearing Vietnam Jungle Fatigues. I thought you did not want a Vietnam scene, but an earlier (late '50s) scene. The Vietnam Jungle Fatigues (side leg pockets, lower shirt pockets, slanted upper shirt pockets) were only issued and authorized in Vietnam. The rest of the US military was wearing OG107 Fatigues at the time ('50-early '80s). They did not have the side leg pockets nor lower shirt pockets. Also, OG 107 Fatigue shirts were worn tucked in. Well, that sucks. I did not know and I am sure the figure designer did not know either. That mistake is on me since I sent him the photos. As far As the decals on the toolbox, I am going with it since too much to change to make right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 About the toolbox decals.... The only decal that is out of place is the Holley carb. The Sunoco fuel and Champion spark plugs are period. A dab of paint (or a covering decal) would fix it. (Yes, easy for me to say). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 14 hours ago, JohnEB said: About the toolbox decals.... The only decal that is out of place is the Holley carb. The Sunoco fuel and Champion spark plugs are period. A dab of paint (or a covering decal) would fix it. (Yes, easy for me to say). Decals are so small in the dio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Nit-picking aside, simply beautiful work, all of it. As Shawn said, I would never dream of attaining the level of scratch building and detail that you have put into this diorama. It truly deserves to be in a museum for others to enjoy and marvel over. Kind regards, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kike Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 If it was mine I would throw a HUMMVEE there just to see some forehead veins explode!! do you display your dios somewhere? living room maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Dutch said: Nit-picking aside, simply beautiful work, all of it. As Shawn said, I would never dream of attaining the level of scratch building and detail that you have put into this diorama. It truly deserves to be in a museum for others to enjoy and marvel over. Kind regards, Dutch Thanks so much for the kind words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 46 minutes ago, kike said: If it was mine I would throw a HUMMVEE there just to see some forehead veins explode!! do you display your dios somewhere? living room maybe? Hahahaha!!! copy on veins exploding. Once done and all photos taken I usually put it in a bin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 hours ago, Rotorman said: I usually put it in a bin. Which are usually very different locations in US English and Their Majesty's English. 🤔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Beautiful. Seeing excellent work like yours keeps me from finishing my projects. I figure "What" s the point?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 (edited) Until the wood base arrives to continue working on the ground work, I made a field sign. I may add part of a chain link fence in the back ...Disclaimer..The Airfield sign is a mix of things and is fictitious and not accurate. also got a 3d toolbox with the figures. Edited March 13 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hooker169 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/1/2024 at 10:22 AM, JohnEB said: Beautiful. Seeing excellent work like yours keeps me from finishing my projects. I figure "What" s the point?" I completely understand where you're coming from and it stopped me from posting my builds for many years. I began equating building models to my love of golf. I'm not Tiger Woods, I'll never be Tiger Woods and I'll never hit a shot like Tiger Woods. There's no chance, ever. BUT, I can get a little better at hitting certain shots. I can get a little better at working the ball right to left. I can work on finishing higher. Like golf, modeling ultimately became a game against myself. Trying different methods and techniques a achieve the effect I wanted, or at least a little closer. Trying to get a little better every kit. I'll never be Rotorman, there's no chance ever, but I can certainly marvel at his talent and skill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/14/2024 at 11:42 AM, Hooker169 said: I completely understand where you're coming from and it stopped me from posting my builds for many years. I began equating building models to my love of golf. I'm not Tiger Woods, I'll never be Tiger Woods and I'll never hit a shot like Tiger Woods. There's no chance, ever. BUT, I can get a little better at hitting certain shots. I can get a little better at working the ball right to left. I can work on finishing higher. Like golf, modeling ultimately became a game against myself. Trying different methods and techniques a achieve the effect I wanted, or at least a little closer. Trying to get a little better every kit. I'll never be Rotorman, there's no chance ever, but I can certainly marvel at his talent and skill. Well said Hooker! And , we can admire his skill and talent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 (edited) On 3/14/2024 at 4:14 AM, Rotorman said: Man, but it's at least six times smaller than the pics shows! Your skill rocks! Top notch build! Cheers! Edited March 16 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 15 hours ago, Eastern said: Man, but it's at least six times smaller than the pics shows! Your skill rocks! Top notch build! Cheers! Hey man, how in the hell have you been, nice to hear from you. Glad you like the work so far. Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, Rotorman said: Hey man, how in the hell have you been, nice to hear from you. Glad you like the work so far. Oliver Have been lurking around. 🙂 Like your work? Like... Damn, I 'm just stunned with all you do. I always follow each your thread with much interest and admiration. Sure this one's gonna be a real bomb shell effect when it's finally done. And , of course, a real show stopper wherever you expose it. Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 On 3/16/2024 at 10:29 PM, Eastern said: Have been lurking around. 🙂 Like your work? Like... Damn, I 'm just stunned with all you do. I always follow each your thread with much interest and admiration. Sure this one's gonna be a real bomb shell effect when it's finally done. And , of course, a real show stopper wherever you expose it. Alexander I hope folks will enjoy this build, will see how it does whenever I compete with it. What are you working on? Oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 4 hours ago, Rotorman said: I hope folks will enjoy this build, will see how it does whenever I compete with it. What are you working on? Oliver Hi Oliver, This is what I'm working on: After some delay I'm back to it. But I'm progressing slowly as my modeling mojo is getting down year by year. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 On 3/19/2024 at 2:14 PM, Eastern said: Hi Oliver, This is what I'm working on: After some delay I'm back to it. But I'm progressing slowly as my modeling mojo is getting down year by year. 🙂 Wow, that's some tight work. Looks really sharp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 (edited) Chain link fence in progress. the plan is to put part of the red and white cbuilding in the corner behind the chain link fence. I was going to add barbed wire on top of the fence but it looks to aggressive in my opinion. Finally got my wood board. Edited March 21 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loach Driver Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 The fence looks amazing. Very realistic. LD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Update on fence and chain link fence.IMG_8021.dng Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USMCVet Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Love it! Really shows how to approach a precise method and execution of a scale model setup. I like in particular the realism that roller at the end of the hinged gate looks and the effect it gives to the whole feel of your model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 7 hours ago, USMCVet said: Love it! Really shows how to approach a precise method and execution of a scale model setup. I like in particular the realism that roller at the end of the hinged gate looks and the effect it gives to the whole feel of your model. Thanks. this is so outside of my comfort zone since I have never done anything like that. Plenty of mistakes in the process. Glad u like it. oliver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotorman Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 (edited) A bit more done on the building. Next is red and white squares. Edited April 8 by Rotorman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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