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Post by lastcav on Feb 21, 2014 10:59:52 GMT -5
This 1/16th scale diorama depicts a German Front Line Trench on the Western Front, 1917. This trench is hastily constructed from a large shell crater and is manned with an MG08/15 machine gun for anti-aircraft coverage.  The construction of this diorama is detailed in a multi-part series on LC-TV ( bit.ly/1lz3bMu ) and is featured in the soon to be released Mr. Black Publication Scale Model Handbook - Diorama Modelling 1 which is now available for pre-order: shop.lastcavalry.com/mr-black-publications-scale-model-handbook-diorama-modelling-1/After one year of solid work on this project I'm glad that it's finally completed! Dave |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 21, 2014 15:39:47 GMT -5
Congrats!!! Definitely one of my fav WWI diorams... it is unbelievable they are in 1/16 scale.
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 21, 2014 16:06:47 GMT -5
Wow Dave, the year's effort has really paid off on this one for sure. Very nice.
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Post by tigrazor on Feb 21, 2014 16:12:02 GMT -5
Stunning. Every figure for itself is a piece of art, and if theyre together - even better. Out of interest: How did you create the barbed wire?
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Post by danb on Feb 21, 2014 16:14:35 GMT -5
That is cool hats of to ya buddy stunning dio
Dan B
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Post by Leon on Feb 21, 2014 16:39:07 GMT -5
Simply stunning,every detail captured perfectly.Very nicely done Dave.
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Post by lastcav on Feb 21, 2014 20:08:44 GMT -5
Thank you guys - it sure was a lot of work and a lot of fun too! Tigerazor - the bard wire was made by cutting plastic window screen (for the protruding barbs) in 3ft sections then wrapping with two pieces of wire at one end, insert into a rotary tool and slowly twist... takes a HUGE amount of time but great results!! I'm not sure if I am explaining the process that I use properly...  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 21, 2014 20:59:01 GMT -5
WOW! Excellent tip how to make barbed wires... thank you for sharing with us. Hope I get to see it in person one day.
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Post by tigrazor on Feb 22, 2014 1:48:10 GMT -5
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Post by Marcel du Long on Feb 22, 2014 5:32:34 GMT -5
AWESOME!
Just like that.
Pic(s)could be better but still superb work.
Marcel
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 22, 2014 6:36:52 GMT -5
That sure is a piece of eye candy Dave. One to be proud of.
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Post by johnt on Feb 22, 2014 9:07:08 GMT -5
Hi Dave, that's a lovely piece of work!
Cheers
JT
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Post by Deano on Feb 22, 2014 10:38:01 GMT -5
Dave this looks great , luv the scene and your long hard work paid off. Also a very fitting year for its completion  |
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Post by dennis on Feb 22, 2014 10:44:59 GMT -5
Dave, this is brilliantly done, the figures, the groundwork all blend in to make a great believable WW1 trench scene, well done.
Thanks for posting and sharing this with us.
Dennis
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Post by tobias5555 on Feb 22, 2014 10:50:20 GMT -5
That´s the WWI Spirit. Great work.
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Post by armorguy on Feb 22, 2014 11:48:44 GMT -5
How GOOD can a 1/16 scale diorama be !!!
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