discussion The 223 effort.

[The Smythe Meister]

Ok then,i`m calling this one "done"......
Not sure it actually qualifies as a "Diorama" after seeing the recent thread.... no historical reference,no real interaction between figures,and no "Dynamic" so to speak!! :flushed:
.... ANYWAY, it`s got lots of different "BITS" and some groundwork,so to me it`s a Dio!!:money-face:
With no more ado...... ere be pics.........






So that`s that!.... kinda pleased,but learnt a lot that i`d do differently next time:thumb2:,
Thanks for all of your input along the way,tis much appreciated,
See you soon Guys,cheers for now,
Andy

 

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That is a cracking result mate.

 

[Si Benson]

I like that very much Andy, top job :thumb2:

 

[Gern]

Beautiful

 

[Caustik Filth]

Great job Andy, liking your figures particularly

 

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Mr. Smiff,

Personally, I think you are being too hard on yourself. This is a very nice Diorama and you have done an outstanding job on it. The gardening is excellent, the figure placement and the layout is too. If anything, you forgot to add a lawnmower into the mix, but that's a moot point. Seriously Andy, this has come together really well and you should be proud of your work!!!....

If this is a scene in or around Normandy in '44, then the only negative thing I see, would be the air recognition flag on the 223. At this time the allies had air superiority and it wouldn't be used on a vehicle as it was a sure target if seen from the air....Again, a moot point too. Great work Sir!!!.............

Prost
Allen

 

[adt70hk]

Andy

As the others have said, it has come out beautifully and I for one really like it! Very well done.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
That is definitely a diorama to my way of thinking and a very good one as well. It's very nicely composed and each element is skillfully done. You should be proud of this.
Jim

 

[Guest]

" Yes " the cry went up from the committee, the chair man was asleep until then having a light snooze. After a slap from Matron he came too and there was 100% agreement that it was indeed a Diorama and worthy of the .

Congratulations Andy .

 

[langy71]

An excellent dio Andy,
a good mix of figures, vehicle and groundwork...

I do agree that a lawnmower is badly needed... lol

top work fella

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Wow,what a great response!!...... Thanks very much one and all!!:thumb2:

Andy,
That is a cracking result mate.

Cheers Scottie (Dawg!!),not up to your standards...... but i`ll get there in the end!:nerd:

I like that very much Andy, top job :thumb2:

Thanks Si,pleased you like it buddy:thumb2:.

Beautiful

Thanks very much Dave:hugging-face:

Great job Andy, liking your figures particularly

Cheers Rob!...... Figures are always a tricky aspect for me,but i`m steadily improving my efforts i think:hungry:

Evening Mr. Smiff,

Personally, I think you are being too hard on yourself. This is a very nice Diorama and you have done an outstanding job on it. The gardening is excellent, the figure placement and the layout is too. If anything, you forgot to add a lawnmower into the mix, but that's a moot point. Seriously Andy, this has come together really well and you should be proud of your work!!!....

If this is a scene in or around Normandy in '44, then the only negative thing I see, would be the air recognition flag on the 223. At this time the allies had air superiority and it wouldn't be used on a vehicle as it was a sure target if seen from the air....Again, a moot point too. Great work Sir!!!.............

Prost
Allen

Allen,Sir...... Thanks very much buddy,you`re making me blush here!!:nerd: The lawn mower is needed because I do have problems with the static grass applicator,can`t seem to get the basic idea sorted...... think i`ll return to rubbing a cheapy balloon on my bonce instead!!:tears-of-joy: As for thye figure placement,well,i have a slight admission on that...... i originally was going to put the Map holding officer,next to the Chap stood at the front of the Vehicle....... is was RACHEL who looked at it,(She likes to take a keen interest on what i`m building:blow-kiss-2,and said..... "What about putting him back there instead?"..... I moved him back,and immediately thought,"Bugger,she`s right":dizzy::tears-of-joy:.
Good point re the Flag .... obviously you`re spot on,didn`t think of that at the time...... just thought "I`m adding one"!!!!

Andy

As the others have said, it has come out beautifully and I for one really like it! Very well done.

Andrew

Well Andrew,that`s very kind of you,glad you like it....... must admit,i`m rather happy myself!!:thumb2:

Hi Andy
That is definitely a diorama to my way of thinking and a very good one as well. It's very nicely composed and each element is skillfully done. You should be proud of this.
Jim

Thanks very much Jim:hungry:,i think it is too!! (A Diorama that is!!)....... Don`t know about "Proud of it",however,it`s another one that i don`t mind showing off........So i must be going in the right direction!

" Yes " the cry went up from the committee, the chair man was asleep until then having a light snooze. After a slap from Matron he came too and there was 100% agreement that it was indeed a Diorama and worthy of the .

Congratulations Andy .

Why thank you very much JOHN Committee..... Thank the Heavens for Matron eh?!! VERY chuffed to have been awarded this most coveted accolade .... I`d like to thank My mum,my............ :tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:

An excellent dio Andy,
a good mix of figures, vehicle and groundwork...

I do agree that a lawnmower is badly needed... lol

top work fella

Hi Chris..... Thanks very much mate,i appreciate that!:thumb2:
..... and YES..... A lawnmower is on my "To Get" list!!:tears-of-joy:

THANKS again Chaps,
Andy

 

[Mini Me]

Done yerself proud on this one Smitty..........well deserving of the Dog's (as the committee are never wrong) and the numerous accolades of your many contemporaries as well! :thumb2:

 

[Airborne01]

Nice one Smitty - I'd certainly be happy with that!
Steve :thumb2:

 

[Graeme C.]

Nice work Andy, we are our own worst critics. It all fits together well.

 

[Mickc1440]

That's a great finish Andy, spectacular gardening.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice Andy great attention to details

 

[GerryW]

Must admit that I disagree about the lawn mower - obviously depends on the time of year that you're looking at, but grass will grow up to around a metre high, so you could have made it a bit higher without it being 'wrong'
And yes, to me it tells a story - "Got this far, where to next?" the "What's in here then - can I use it as a khazi?" adds a humourous touch :smiling2:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Done yerself proud on this one Smitty..........well deserving of the Dog's (as the committee are never wrong) and the numerous accolades of your many contemporaries as well! :thumb2:

Cheers Rick,yep, definitely an honour........ "Deserved"?..... hmmm...... :thinking:

Nice one Smitty - I'd certainly be happy with that!
Steve :thumb2:

Thanks Steve,very kind:hugging-face:

Nice work Andy, we are our own worst critics. It all fits together well.

Thanks very much Graeme,pleased you like it:thumb2:.

That's a great finish Andy, spectacular gardening.

Ha.... Cheers Mick,Rach actually said "Why don`t you spend that much time planting things in our back garden?"..... Well... erm... it`s like this.... erm..... :flushed: !!

Very nice Andy great attention to details

Thanks Lee,much appreciated mate

And yes, to me it tells a story - "Got this far, where to next?" the "What's in here then - can I use it as a khazi?" adds a humourous touch :smiling2:

Thanks very much Gerry,and i like your storyline there :nerd::tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:


SO THEN, once again,thanks so much for looking in and your great comments....... it`s very flattering and humbling,not to mention encouraging!!:hugging-face:
Andy

 

[scottie3158]

Take a bow Sir, very nice indeed.