discussion Renovation in Progress

[tiking]

I built this a couple of years ago. Unfortunately the figures did not turn out as nice as I would have it. The figures are from Fugimi racing set and they are not the best. The facial feature was a hassle to get right with pretty much no detail expression or lines at all. This made it harder to paint especially with the little skills as a figure painter. But I did my best and the results are better than not having figures on the board. The overall effect is better with figures, so it made sense to include them.

I converted a toy 1/24 scale excavator model,for a diorama I was planning. This particular excavator is a model of the Volvo Ew160c model. There are some things that are a bit off, but in general overall look, it is pretty similar. I wanted to try and modify it to look like a show piece. Here is what the original model looked like before the transformation:

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[tiking]

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[minitnkr]

I'm sorry, but this is too much to take in. Your details are so spot on & diverse. Just amazing. Even the tag on the power pole. You're right on the figs. They have bad hair-they need hats:smiling2:.

 

[tiking]

I'm sorry, but this is too much to take in. Your details are so spot on & diverse. Just amazing. Even the tag on the power pole. You're right on the figs. They have bad hair-they need hats:smiling2:.

HAHA!!!

 

[Gern]

Beautiful

 

[tiking]

Thanks Dave.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Now THAT is modelling! To make such a great scene starting with a child’s toy takes real skill!

 

[tiking]

Now THAT is modelling! To make such a great scene starting with a child’s toy takes real skill!

Thanks. Took awhile.

 

[Steven000]

Beautiful work! Very nice diorama :thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Incredible Realism........almost scary! :thinking: Rick H.

 

[outrunner]

That is a very, very nice bit of work, so much detail for the eye to take in.

Andy.

 

[tiking]

Appreciate the support guys. Thank you.