discussion Desperate times call for desperate measures

[tiking]

OK fellows. This is my latest acquisition. I had intended this little dio to be a IOF dio but decided to go for the 'different' approach, as always. Yep. For those who know me, it will not come to a surprise. As my middle name is exactly that. Anyways,this scene represents a Libyan resistance fighter firing Gaddafi's last loyal militant forces, some down the streets of Tripoli.


Anything Goes, is the name of this diorama. I got the idea of a pic someone had posted a long time ago. When I saw


it I knew I wanted to model it some way and somehow, my way.It just shows that anything is possible, although not very practical; it just shows that anything can be used to their advantage at any time when the need calls for it.


The longest and most strenuous part of this diorama was putting this figure together. First, I like the thank Bassam I. Mansour, for his suggest about using different body parts from different kits. One kit he suggested was, "Charlie on the left" from Master Box, Vietnam figure kit as a start. So thatäs what I did. The other kit I used was a body part(torso) taken from the Meng Hi lux kit, which included a one figure, if I remember right.I am no figure builder pro nor am I a figure painter pro.


So this was a project with lots of miss and hits. But I keep telling myself, that I will improve. Just needs more and lots more practice. But so far, I am happy with the results. I also noticed some areas on the figure that needs some touch-ups of paint and also some toning down. So, yes, I do notice it and it will be rectified.


So I hope you like the completed dio, aside from the figure not being up to standard.


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[Guest]

As always Charles superb, a stunning piece of work from a master

 

[Gern]

I like that Charles, but it seems to me I've seen that street corner before?

 

[Guest]

I love this. The scene is full of energy, the composition is spot on and the attention to detail is superb.

 

[tiking]

I like that Charles, but it seems to me I've seen that street corner before?

I can understand, because it looks like my previous Close contact diorama, which I built a year and half ago. But it is not the same. but close to it.

 

[tiking]

I love this. The scene is full of energy, the composition is spot on and the attention to detail is superb.

Thank you Graham.

 

[papa 695]

Great work Charles a stunning piece.


It reminds me of the January sales

 

[tiking]

Great work Charles a stunning piece.
It reminds me of the January sales

I can image.


Here is the pic that inspired me to build my version:

 

[Lee W]

Fantastic Charles, top notch as usual


Lee

 

[Robert1968]

Very nice indeed.lots and lots of well detailed modelling ( love the bin bags and the shopping trolley gun mount


A truly great build


Regards


Robert

 

[Guest]

Great scene as always Charles.


Very nice

 

[tiking]

Thanks guys.

 

[monica]

stunning work ,Charles,real a action scene,and all well placed,and show,


dolike the use of real plastic for the rubbish bags and the bits and bobs about,


great work on the shopping cart,and very nicely painted figure as well,


love your work,and do hope to see more,very well done,

 

[tiking]

stunning work ,Charles,real a action scene,and all well placed,and show,
dolike the use of real plastic for the rubbish bags and the bits and bobs about,


great work on the shopping cart,and very nicely painted figure as well,


love your work,and do hope to see more,very well done,

Thank you kindly Monica. And thank you for lifting uå my spirits about the figure too. I will eventually get there.

 

[flyjoe180]

Great diorama Charles. Mobile warfare... Great job.

it seems to me I've seen that street corner before?

Remind me not to visit the West Midlands then

 

[grumpa]

This is a great piece, very unique and thought provoking. Love the shopping cart, scratch built I presume?


Guerilla warfare not a common subject so all credit to you for being different.......Cheers...Jim

 

[Gern]

Great diorama Charles. Mobile warfare... Great job.
Remind me not to visit the West Midlands then

Joe, that's the posh bit! The area where they get out of the bath to have a pee!

 

[tiking]

This is a great piece, very unique and thought provoking. Love the shopping cart, scratch built I presume?
Guerilla warfare not a common subject so all credit to you for being different.......Cheers...Jim

Thanks. The shopping cart is a P.E. model from Hauler.