discussion 'Some Tigers can't swim.' Completed 'From a photograph' Summer 2011 G.B.

[spanner570]

Hi all, here is my completed mini diorama for the Summer 2011 G.B 'From a Photograph'

The kit is a Tamiya 1/35 Tiger 1, early version. no.332. I have added, after a bit of butchery, 3 mini art figures. I have scratch built some bits of tarp., some bits and bobs and added a helmet and a small bag hanging on the turret side. The river is my usual liberal coatings of varnish plus bits of twigs and a bigger twig for the log floating in the water!

I struggled to get the right camera angle, I know it's not spot on, but it is the closest I could get after loads of attempts and I was starting to get a bit hacked off. ( Thank Christ for digital cameras!)

I hope you like my offering and please throw in any sort of comments, good or bad.

Below is a link to the build for this G.B.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/summer-2011-group-build-photograph/12987-summer-g-b-some-tigers-cant-swim.html

Cheers,

Ron

****, just had a look at the picture and you can't see the coat hanging on the gun barrel.....**** again!

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[papa 695]

Ron thats top notch 5 stars from me the 2 pictures look just alike if mine turns out half as good i will be chuffed well done again

 

[tr1ckey66]

Great representation of the photograph Ron. Great work

Cheers

Paul

 

[Centurion3RTR]

It doesn't matter about the camera angle Ron, i've got it bang on mate. Top drawer stuff and very well deserves five stars too.

You keep havin' fun, John

 

[Guest]

Very convincing, great job

 

[Ian M]

Great work Ron, You have very much captured the image in the original photograph. Five from me as well.

How about a few more pictures, so we can also see more of the build. Its a shame to only see the one picture.

Ian M

 

[stona]

Very nice indeed,top modelling as ever. As for representing the photograph it's hard to tell which is which when you flick between them. Brilliant stuff.

Cheers

Steve

 

[colin m]

Very nice Ron, again another great dio'

As I like things dirty, maybe I should have a look at these tank things !

Colin M........

 

[Gern]

Great work Ron, You have very much captured the image in the original photograph. Five from me as well.How about a few more pictures, so we can also see more of the build. Its a shame to only see the one picture.

Ian M

What he said!

Gern

 

[Guest]

Excellent work Ron, very well done. I hope mine looks half as convincing when it's done.

Although I will mention that you've missed out the mouse-cursor over the left exhaust

 

[Guest]

fantastic Ron , 5 big ones from me mate.

Richy

 

[yak face]

Superb stuff ron, youve really cracked it ,its a carbon copy of the original pic. The attention to detail is excellent, and top marks for doing a very difficult subject ,Big 5 from me mate , cheers tony

 

[Guest]

5 Stars from me Ron. Superb work.

 

[Guest]

very well done ron.looks brill

 

[spanner570]

This is my first read since I posted this thread and what great reading it is!

Thanks boys for taking the time to post your comments and the big 5, great stuff.

Greg, I don't know where the cursor came from, and I honestly never noticed it's inclusion until I read your post. What a balloon I am for not spotting it prior to the picture. It's rather put a damper on the whole thing, not to worry...

Sorry Ian and Dave, but I didn't take any more pictures as I presumed only one was required as per photo. After I took the photo I rebuilt the tank back to it's original form and removed the figures ready for the next butchery session!

Thanks again for the posts.

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Guest]

Had to look twice to see which was the photo, top notch yet again Ron 5 from me.

scott

 

[Guest]

great stuff ron! picture perfect. all the wee details, everything. spot on.