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LAND => ARMOR => Topic started by: Siara on 24 Jan , 2010, 15:55

Title: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 24 Jan , 2010, 15:55
   Lets start something off here. ;)
New Bronco puting- Opel Olympia in 1/35.
It will be part of the little diorama, with the sentry box, and few figures.
More on the box, and figures later, lets start with the car.

This is the kit. I went with the full roof version, as the cabriolet is also available.
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9476/bronco0l3800.jpg)

Heres where i am so far.

Mainly out of the box job, apart from exhaust pipe which was replaced by the brass tubing:
(http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8697/img1240.jpg)

Interior primed, an ready to be painted:
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7628/img12812.jpg)

Detailing of the body.
I haave reworked the registration plate brackets, and added Notek lights front, and back.
Stop lights, and rear indicators were removed:
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4845/img1305c.jpg)
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/3984/img1307t.jpg)

TBC...
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 25 Jan , 2010, 02:10
Thats a neat looking car Siara.  I'll follow this build with interest!

Ernest
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 25 Jan , 2010, 15:10
Thanks Ernest- hopefuly i will not disapoint you. ;)

Some fender damage added.
I used the craft knife, cigarette lighter, and 80 grit sandpaper.

(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7131/img1325g.jpg)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7039/img1324n.jpg)
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5316/img13551.jpg)
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/6571/img1331m.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 25 Jan , 2010, 16:00
as always, loking nice, it's those little details! Love to see the sentry dio.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 26 Jan , 2010, 17:27
Thanks Wink! ;D

Base color:
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3845/img13691.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 27 Jan , 2010, 00:39
Good job on the body damage.  Its been a while since I have built any scale armor or vehicles.  I'm sure my skills have degraded in the area of simulating minor dings. Very well done on your part!

Ernest 
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 27 Jan , 2010, 03:00
Thanks Ernest! ;)

Color modulation.
I wanted delicate effect, since i will modulate it bit more with oils.
I used lightened base color, with few drops of medium blue.

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/1077/img13931.jpg)
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/337/img13891.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: NZSnowman on 27 Jan , 2010, 11:03
Siara, I was wondering what is the size of the model car? It looks like about 7 cm.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 27 Jan , 2010, 15:37
11 cm bumper to bumper Simon.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: vonbulowfla on 27 Jan , 2010, 18:11
siara'  greetings from across the pond ladd ! i have not been to the site in some time . i have been busy working on my 1/25 scale academy panther . i have run into a few small problems in converting it into a ( g ) from a ( d ) but am moving along as best as i can . will post some shots a.s.a.p .all your work looks top shelf as always . i love the new look of the site layout . rokket and the ladds have done a splended job . anyway i will make it short and just say i hope you and the ladds are all in good health and your loved ones too .talk to you soon mate . :)





Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 28 Jan , 2010, 00:49
Hi Michael- its been a while...
Hope you share the effects of your work soon.
Best
Siara
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 28 Jan , 2010, 14:49
With inicators painted white.
Inside of the headlamps also done.

(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9807/img1429l.jpg)
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8038/img1427o.jpg)
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/276/img1425.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 30 Jan , 2010, 21:37
Really awesome painting - I know you just explaiend it, but I'm sorely lacking in paint skills, can you explain again?

Von - waiting for those Panther pix!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 01 Feb , 2010, 13:45
Thanks Rokket- unfortunately the paint wasnt good enough. We had lengthy discussion on polish PWM forum about color modulation, and we came to the conclusion, that the contrast isnt strong enough.
To make the color modulation work, and not disapear altogether after the filters, and oils, i washed the model, and started again.
This time i made the sharper contrasts.

Heres how it looks like after the decals, and sealed with varnish:
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/5200/img15281.jpg)
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3222/img15301.jpg)

Fun part next- weathering.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 01 Feb , 2010, 16:06
Blue filter:

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/4493/img1549w.jpg)
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5/img1555r.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: NZSnowman on 01 Feb , 2010, 17:19
Hi Siara

What are the markings on the right front and the back left?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Feb , 2010, 01:02
Hi Siara

What are the markings on the right front and the back left?

Early war markings for the second anti aircraft battalion  of 24 panzer division.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: NZSnowman on 02 Feb , 2010, 01:32
Is that the small icon on the front right (that looks like a horse ???) for the 2nd anti aircraft battalion?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Feb , 2010, 01:54
The one with the horse is the divisional marking.
One with the 2 is for the anti aircraft battalion. ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: NZSnowman on 02 Feb , 2010, 10:22
Thanks Siara! Do you know why they used a horse for the divisional mark; Did the other divisions used animal icon also?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Feb , 2010, 14:24
I just taken in the delivery of the softbox tent, and few new lights in order to improve the pictures.
Hope it works. ;D

White filter for grey`s, followed by filter for tri tonal camo (just the hue)
Folowed by the neutral wash.
Started paint wear.
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6233/img1588q.jpg)
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5018/img1585w.jpg)

Simon- just google german panzer division markings- it should give you idea. The variety is so vast.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 02 Feb , 2010, 14:39
Hi Simon, the 24th Panzer Division was formed from the 1st Cavalry Division in late 1941.  The horse denotes the division's cavalry roots.  I few other divisions in the Heer has animals as division symbols, I have a couple of references on divisonal markings.  If you are interested I can look up the other divisions with animal divisional markings.

Ernest

Thanks Siara! Do you know why they used a horse for the divisional mark; Did the other divisions used animal icon also?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 02 Feb , 2010, 14:43
Siara, the car is looking awesome dude!  I really like the markings and the fender markers.  The filters are working quite nicely for you also.  Excellent application on your part my friend.

By the way, I'm finished with my Albatros DVa and have posted some pictures in the "Luftwaffe" section.  I'd be interested in hearing your comments.

Ernest
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 02 Feb , 2010, 18:20
Siara,

Your paint and finishing techniques are really superb.  Thanks for sharing, I am learning a great deal about painting from your posts!  Very inspirational and gives me confidence to try new things.  Paint and finishing (washes, dry brushing, weathering) have always been difficult for me.  I am worried something will go wrong that will spoil all of the work that went before the painting!

Cheers,

Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: NZSnowman on 02 Feb , 2010, 18:48
Hi Simon, the 24th Panzer Division was formed from the 1st Cavalry Division in late 1941.  The horse denotes the division's cavalry roots.  I few other divisions in the Heer has animals as division symbols, I have a couple of references on divisonal markings.  If you are interested I can look up the other divisions with animal divisional markings.

Ernest

Thanks Siara! Do you know why they used a horse for the divisional mark; Did the other divisions used animal icon also?

Thanks Ernest for the information. I could not work why they used a horse for a anti aircraft battalion.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 02 Feb , 2010, 23:39
I agree with Bill, well said Bill - well done Siara
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 02 Feb , 2010, 23:40
Ahh, I got a softbox, am using a bit at work, but outside - I think it's better with lights, what's your take on using it?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 03 Feb , 2010, 17:08
Rokket i have 2 fotografic lights with the softbox as a set. All nicely folds into the carry bag. Real good tool.


Bumper brackets made from scratch- the kit brackets were so thick.
Half of the front bumper was replaced by beer can, an mangled.
Painted using the hairspray technique with base color showing through.
Couple of rivets were made for each bumper from sewing pins turned flat in the dremel tool.
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6287/img1605v.jpg)
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5126/img1609s.jpg)
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1130/img1606l.jpg)
(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5311/img1599j.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 05 Feb , 2010, 16:52
wow, that really looks real, must experiment and practice (fter learning) with filters!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: wildspear on 06 Feb , 2010, 14:34
Very nice work so far. A nice touch using the beer can as part of the fender.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Jan on 09 Feb , 2010, 05:21
Wow, it looks great - like always  ;) I
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 09 Feb , 2010, 16:49
Rokket, Wildspear, Jan- thanks guys!

I prepared the wheels.
One wheel was drilled out, and insert was made using spare Kubelwagen wheel.
I wanted to display the wheel with bolts, and nuts.
On other 2 wheels i damaged the hubcaps.
Airvents were made from steel wire.

(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/6606/img16261.jpg)
(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3493/img1632n.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 10 Feb , 2010, 00:30
excellent looking tires and wheels, especially the drillouts, nice and roundy and real looking
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 10 Feb , 2010, 14:31
Siara, dude that Opel is one "badass" build!

Ernest
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 13 Feb , 2010, 06:53
Thanks Wink, Ernest!

After lot of trial, and error i soldered the roof rack that looks semi decent:

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8657/img1659q.jpg)

Wooden slats will be made from styrene.
I will place the cannister, the luggage, and the mat for driving out of mud on it.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 13 Feb , 2010, 11:57
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9797/img16781.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 13 Feb , 2010, 16:02
really spectacular
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 15 Feb , 2010, 11:21
really spectacular

Thanks Wink!


   Due to plans to open the drivers door slightly i set to improve the overall look of the dashboard.
The clock faces were drilled out, and the insert was cast underneath, onto which the decals were applied.
I used the fibreoptic material to make the control lights.
First the end was blobed by the cigarette lighter, and then it was painted using the Tamiya Clear Red, and Green..

(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/4514/img1697k.jpg)
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/4231/img1702i.jpg)
(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3550/img1706k.jpg)


   Even tho the dashboard will not be lit on this Opel model, it still makes for nice lights.
I was testing the technique for the Opel cabriolet model, which im planning on making with all the lights working. It should be easy to make, as now with the fibreoptics i only need one source of light.

Heres how it looks like with the background light on.

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4682/img1707vd.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Pat on 15 Feb , 2010, 21:31
Beautiful dashboard Siara!!!

And that wheel looks so realistic, it reminded me of a VW a friend of mine had in univ.  Even down to the scrapes.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 16 Feb , 2010, 00:10
Nice technique and use of that translucent paint! I'm surprised - not sure why - that the melted bobbed fibre optics worked, but they look great!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 17 Feb , 2010, 16:38
Pat, Wink- thanks for good word guys!
Its really appreciated. ;)

I started painting the roof rack using Tamiya, Vallejo, and hairspray technique.

Painted, before scratching:
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/965/img1712xe.jpg)

...and after the scratching:
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/9992/img1732.jpg)
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3817/img1731c.jpg)

Now i will seal it with flat varnish, and finish the job with some pigments.

I also made the wheel rim to throw it on the rack, along with some luggage:
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9887/img1734g.jpg)
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7745/img1736z.jpg)

It is basicaly the VW kubelwagen wheel from Tamiya, with the tire cut off, and turned just like the real rim.

Hope you like the update. ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 17 Feb , 2010, 23:13
Very nice. Wood looks very real. I'm afraid I didn't pay attention to the hairspray technique...???

Wheel - You modified by turned the rim into a lip? Loks very real
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 18 Feb , 2010, 14:30
Siara,

I must say that is a real pleasure to watch you work!

Cheers,

Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 19 Feb , 2010, 18:23
Thank you for your feedback gents!

I had little time to work on the model this past week, but still managed to change the decals for the propaganda company, added the rain marks, wash, and paint fadeing:
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7308/img1776t.jpg)

I have taken the shot using inbuilt flash, and IRL it looks much more subtle.
Weekend i should finish rust effects, dents, paint chipping, and dusting.

Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 19 Feb , 2010, 22:24
That's the thing about digital, overall quality and color amazing, but often the subtle soft stuff eluds a digital camera (or a scan of an analog shot). But believe us Siara, it looks awesome, an order of magnitude above the rest (as all your work).
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 20 Feb , 2010, 02:11
I will post some more fotos later, but this time i will take out the light tent, and im sure the quality will improve.
The shot was taken using flash, which isnt the best thing in model fotography.
Once the rest of the weathering is completed i will post the mini gallery- probably later today, or tomorrow.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 21 Feb , 2010, 00:56
very nice, anxiously waiting!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 21 Feb , 2010, 15:17
Almost there- few chips to be done, few rusty streaks, and dusting.

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2995/img1848n.jpg)
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5529/img1846g.jpg)
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4251/img1852z.jpg)
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2479/img1850k.jpg)

Hope you like the update. ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 22 Feb , 2010, 00:57
superb. You've been using your shrinking ray on full scale stuff again!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 22 Feb , 2010, 15:05
Thanks Wink.

Today i made the suitcase.
The case is from the kit, but i reworked it a little.
I have changed the shape of the body, added scratch built handle, few hinges, and locks. Locks are from the kit.
Painted Flat Brown first, then the stains, and shadows were mae using Oil & stain mixture from MIG, then Dark Wash was applied, and sealed with gloss varnish.
The edges were painted using the sponge technique with Hunbrol 62, and Vallejo 144.
(http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1603/img1882p.jpg)
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/5898/img1893wa.jpg)
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9399/img1905f.jpg)

Hope it looks like the weathered leather.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 23 Feb , 2010, 00:28
Simply stunning work Siara!  A true work of art.

Ernest
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 23 Feb , 2010, 01:58
Thanks Ernest. ;D

Spare wheel rim.
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3316/img1916j.jpg)
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7669/img1924ol.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 26 Feb , 2010, 15:18
rim looks awesome, the paint/weathering is very real. LOVE the suitcase, tell us more, esp. about the clasps!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 27 Feb , 2010, 15:49
The clasps are from the Bronco kit.
Rest of the detail is scratch built.
Hinges, by glueing the thin wire to the foil, and rolling the foil around.
Couple of notches in the rim of the case, and the hinges slot in nicely:
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/422/img1896.jpg)

Handle from thin wire, fixings from rolled thin strip of brass, and drilled for fixing pin (again thin wire). ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 27 Feb , 2010, 18:50
beautiful, absolutely beautiful, it DOES look like old leather.  Uh, sorry I didn't notice the steps before I asked question, I think it took a while to load those forst pix and I missed them.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 28 Feb , 2010, 11:04
Only one picture today.
Lamp post done.
(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/765/img2021ei.jpg)


Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 01 Mar , 2010, 01:05
Beautiful work Siara, I wish I had your skills my friend!

Ernest

Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 01 Mar , 2010, 05:06
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Siara ... I do not write much on this forum because my English level is not very good (thanks, Saint Google translator  ;) ).
I must say, I am very amazed by the great quality of your work. This car, the U-boat, the motorcycle, etc...
You are my teacher.
I can only say ...

THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, SIARA!!!

Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 01 Mar , 2010, 13:00
Wow- i didnt expect that level of enthusiasm around here, so big thank you!
Im glad you guys like my work, and i will always happily share it with you.
 ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 04 Mar , 2010, 04:26
It's really amazing, Siara!

Johann, never be afraid to post, your English, St Google or not, is far better than any of my second languages! (zero, but learning to count in German, and a few good nouns like chocolate and beer)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 04 Mar , 2010, 15:37
Slowly, but surely:

(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7946/img2082by.jpg)
(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2489/img2095ho.jpg)

 ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 05 Mar , 2010, 16:13
love the brass mounting ring
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 07 Mar , 2010, 04:58
Johann, never be afraid to post, your English, St Google or not, is far better than any of my second languages! (zero, but learning to count in German, and a few good nouns like chocolate and beer)

Thank You Rokket!!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 08 Mar , 2010, 01:17
This is going to be one nice dio when you are finished. 

Ernest
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Jan on 12 Mar , 2010, 05:16
Amazing...it looks so real...amazing...
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 21 Mar , 2010, 11:22
Thanks guys!  ;D

Driver figure.
Figure is from Yosci- after 2 months of searching for it far, and wide i finally got it from the guy in Japan.
Head is from the Hornet range.
The cap is reworked- it was Totenkopf cap, so i had to sand the detail, and used stretched sprue, and Tamiya tape to make the correct crest.

(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/2043/img2392b.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 21 Mar , 2010, 11:27
Hello Siara,

Can you please send me a small bottle of your modeling talent/skills? 

Cheers,

Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 21 Mar , 2010, 11:36
Hello Siara,

Can you please send me a small bottle of your modeling talent/skills? 

Cheers,

Bill

 ;D ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 22 Mar , 2010, 03:28

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4718/img2423h.jpg)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5649/img2427e.jpg)

Vallejo basic skin tone for face painting, Vallejo 102 / 105 / 058 for trousers, and cap, Tamiya XF-66 for the jumper.
Shadows on clothing using the basic colors darkened flat black.
Next step- highlights.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 22 Mar , 2010, 16:09
Face painted using acrylics.
Seale with flat varnish, and awaiting the oils.
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1313/img2446v.jpg)
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/220/img2445h.jpg)
(http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2382/img2443x.jpg)

Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Pepper-mint on 23 Mar , 2010, 07:28
Sexy colour modulation... =)

Silk skin, Lady Olympia !

More please.

Laurent.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 23 Mar , 2010, 18:43
The head is finished.
I used the oils from MIG to tie the paintwork together, satin varnish was used on the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, and chin, aswell as the bottom lip.
The insignia were placed on the cap also.
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8664/img24511.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 24 Mar , 2010, 00:36
looks awesome, great "lighting" with paint. Trousers and face especially.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Pepper-mint on 24 Mar , 2010, 01:29
Sexy colour modulation... =)

Silk skin, Lady Olympia !

More please.

Laurent.


Siara, this post was for the pic below... Not for the figurine (even if it's really a great rendering job...) ;D

Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 24 Mar , 2010, 12:06
Laurent, Wink- im glad you still like it guys. ;D
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 24 Mar , 2010, 18:30
Why not?
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9036/img2456h.jpg)
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3692/img2459e.jpg)

 ;D
Optics made using Kristal Klear.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 25 Mar , 2010, 00:49
LMFAO!  :D

AND of course...superb work!

You really NEVER see figures with specs on, do ya?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 27 Mar , 2010, 08:08
Thanks Wink. ;D
Driver figure finished.

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8505/img2478g.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: dougie47 on 27 Mar , 2010, 13:15
Hi Siara,

Love the spectacles, a welcome addition to the figure.

Cheers,

Dougie
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 27 Mar , 2010, 17:19
He looks very studious, or a bit nerdy, great touch!

I wonder if there is a market for PE specs for figures?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 27 Mar , 2010, 19:33
I wonder if there is a market for PE specs for figures?

Im not sure, but i think i have seen the PE with the specs, as part of bigger set.
Actual german army glasses looked like so:
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7839/dienstbrille.jpg)

Some exceptions from the era:
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/9612/germansoldier.jpg)
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1589/stalin3v.jpg)

What makes it even more interesting, the specs are made of plastic.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 27 Mar , 2010, 19:44
Tho people think of the 1960s as the plastic era, they did have plxiglas/perspex canopies, goggle lenses, and were doing big things, tho Bakelite (some kind of resin) was huuuuge.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 28 Mar , 2010, 17:38
I made the new set of specs- smaller optics, and thiner wire (0.125mm)
Driver is now finished- im starting the sentry figure.
(http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/3465/img2577i.jpg)
(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2585/img2578z.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 28 Mar , 2010, 18:02
Another masterpiece Siara!  Your skill in finishing/painting is truly superb.   BTW, I need a pair of specs, how much do you charge????

Cheers,

Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 28 Mar , 2010, 23:52
did you get the figure's lens prescription right, tho, or just use magnifiers? ;D

Looks fantaaabulous
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 29 Mar , 2010, 09:39
Superb painting on the figure Siara.  Did you use oils or acrylics for the highlights and shadows?  I have never gotten the hang of using acrylics for adding shadows and highlights; so I stick with good old artists oils.  Again, superb work!

Ernest
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 29 Mar , 2010, 17:53
Another masterpiece Siara!  Your skill in finishing/painting is truly superb.   BTW, I need a pair of specs, how much do you charge????
I can make the pair for you if you need them- no problem.

did you get the figure's lens prescription right, tho, or just use magnifiers? ;D

Good one Wink. I have found the way to make the specs with the dome, not just the flat, clear disc.
Once the Krystal Klear is just getting clear, before it hardens for good, using the wetted tothpick push from the inside out, and let it harden that way. It makes the specs look like the real thing, with the edge of the glass being thin, and the cenral bit protruding forward slightly. Not much really, but another step towards the realism i think.

Superb painting on the figure Siara.  Did you use oils or acrylics for the highlights and shadows?  I have never gotten the hang of using acrylics for adding shadows and highlights; so I stick with good old artists oils.  Again, superb work!

Ernest

I must admit i have experimented on this figure.
First i painted the face in the basic skin colr from Vallejo- which is the acrylic.
Then- instead of using oils only- as you normally would- i used much thinned acrylic paints to paint the shadows, and highlights. The paint was almost transparent, and i had to make few passes with the brush, before the effect was visible. Painting with very thin mix allows for better control.
After the acrylics i sealed the face with flat varnish, and use few tonnes of oils to make the harsh contrasts disapear.
Dark wash made of cigarette lighter fluid, and black oil paint and gloss varnish for chin, nose, forehead, and top part of cheeks.
Thats it- nothing dificult at all.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 31 Mar , 2010, 00:40
The lens technique is really good - well, it's all brilliant
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 31 Mar , 2010, 15:46
Today i have taken in the delivery of the acrylic case, made to measure by my friend.
(http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/1472/img2588n.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Apr , 2010, 06:59
I added another perspex plate- slightly smaller than the base of the box.
I will build my groundwork on that plate, and when finished, the plate will be glued to the base.
It allows for easy painting, without worrying about the base, an it also allows to build, and paint the sides of the scene.
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4074/img2597m.jpg)
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/8303/img2598i.jpg)


...an general layout of the scene:
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9883/img2595fdw.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Apr , 2010, 09:38
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/5913/img2631f.jpg)
(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3830/img2616e.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Apr , 2010, 13:02
First step of vegetation making.

Last years grass.
When dry ill paint it light color, and eventually will provide me the platform for the more fresh, green grass.
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1712/img2643q.jpg)
(http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6092/img26501.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Apr , 2010, 17:03
Chaos Black primer followed by range of earthy shades.
Dry grass highlighted with mixture of yellows, browns, and buffs.
Dark wash (still wet here) all over the shop.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AQZRtRcYS54/S7ZwM8DHR2I/AAAAAAAAFoM/XMgPmnTX3zU/s1600/IMG_2653.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AQZRtRcYS54/S7ZwTbQFfDI/AAAAAAAAFoU/ZoK7x8RNrs0/s1600/IMG_2651.JPG)

Tomorrow i will plant some green grass for the change, and ill dust that road a little.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 Apr , 2010, 19:43
Short, green grass planted:
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4786/img2663h.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 03 Apr , 2010, 01:16
very real landscaping, nice
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 03 Apr , 2010, 05:00
Thanks Wink.

Wet effects made where the puddles will be:
(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8869/img2660kx.jpg)

...and puddles (Realistic water).
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7813/img2667m.jpg)
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3986/img2669u.jpg)

Once dry i will place few leaves painted mud color, and pour slightly muddy water over the top again.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 03 Apr , 2010, 08:00
Using resin, and dark mud pigment i made the paste in which i pressed the tyre prints in mud.
Started matching the vehicle with the terrain.
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1830/img2679zr.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: wildspear on 03 Apr , 2010, 11:59
Siara,
 Great build so far, I like all the details your putting into this.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 04 Apr , 2010, 03:52
ya, brilliant...what water do you use?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 04 Apr , 2010, 10:00
Hello Siara,

I really like the water effect.  By the way, your photographic skills are excellent also!

Cheers,

Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 04 Apr , 2010, 17:47
Thanks guys.
Wink- im using Realistic Water from Woodland Scenics.

I have planted the longish grass.
Tomorrow i will use smaller needle to pland indyvidual blades of grass to blend the vegetation more.
(http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/2002/img2689g.jpg)
(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7527/img2691s.jpg)
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4273/img2693h.jpg)
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4483/img2692v.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 04 Apr , 2010, 17:50
that is BEAUTIFUL! I just learned about a cool technique, buy fake fur at the fabric shop, and turn that into grass!

Siara, I need you advice on paint/texture, can you swing by the AIR / Civil section and check out my Graf Zeppelin request... thanks
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 05 Apr , 2010, 05:33
Wink- i posted the coment in your thread. Tough job to get that zeppelin look right.  Good challenge mate. :)

Today i have trimed the grass, and planted the reeds.
Im still not happy with the mud, and as soon, as i get the mud look right i will match the wheels to it.
I scattered some debris on the floor to get the feel for what im doing.
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/553/img2728s.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 05 Apr , 2010, 14:41
 ;D
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/815/img2743ja.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 06 Apr , 2010, 03:50
It is photographic-real, and now this close-up of the counterweight, beautiful, beautiful!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 06 Apr , 2010, 15:00
It is photographic-real, and now this close-up of the counterweight, beautiful, beautiful!

Im glad you like it Wink- i never mentioned the missing nut on the bottom weight- if you are wondering- its done on purpose.  ;-)

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2884/img2771w.jpg)
The barrier installed- some grass around the base of the barrier required still.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 07 Apr , 2010, 05:39
That level of detail (missing nut) is just fantaaaabulous! It looks amazing.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 07 Apr , 2010, 18:10
Thanks Wink. ;)

Groundwork done. Some extra details still to come.
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2131/img2784ur.jpg)
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9814/img2791e.jpg)
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5917/img2786w.jpg)
(http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/46/img2787ue.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 08 Apr , 2010, 02:52
wow... the leaves, the wood, the wear...are you sure you don't have a shrinking ray?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 08 Apr , 2010, 23:04
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o AMAZING!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 10 Apr , 2010, 00:49
the little teeny details do blow one away!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 10 Apr , 2010, 10:10
Im glad you enjoy it guys! ;D

Heres small update for ya- the cycle, which will be parked on the right sie of the sentry box.
Tamiya cycle with Lion Roar PE set- a beautiful PE set, but very difficult to put together.

(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6277/img2797fc.jpg)

Still not finished, but i needed the break. Filling the rims with the spokes is some job.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: dougie47 on 10 Apr , 2010, 12:49
Hi Siara,

This dio is awesome - love the bike! The wooden posts look photo realistic and the sentry box is weathered really well. I'm thinking this dio is as good as anything we've seen to date - even as good as the U 552 model.

Cheers,

Dougie
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 10 Apr , 2010, 17:20
Cheers Dougie! ;D

I have finished the bike.
The air pump, and magneto were turned from brass rod.
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6738/img28081.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 10 Apr , 2010, 19:16
WOE! can you post a closeup of that chain? It looks pretty 3D and not flat, intrigues me!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 11 Apr , 2010, 00:42
WOE! can you post a closeup of that chain? It looks pretty 3D and not flat, intrigues me!

Wink- that is a close up- normally it looks like so:
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/4360/img28121.jpg)

Chain is soldered from two elements- thats why it looks 3D:
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/5973/img2813t.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: NZSnowman on 11 Apr , 2010, 02:25
Cheers Dougie! ;D

I have finished the bike.
The air pump, and magneto were turned from brass rod.
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6738/img28081.jpg)

Hi Siara

Could you please post a picture of the model bike and not a real bike ;D ;)

Fantastic!!!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 11 Apr , 2010, 04:06
Simply wonderful work Siara!  :o  This would be a sure contest winner should you choose to enter it.

Ernest
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 11 Apr , 2010, 15:44
Thanks guys! ;D

Bike painted.
I need to weather it a little more, and dust the tyres a bit.

(http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/3121/img28383.jpg)
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2640/img28411.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: billp51d on 11 Apr , 2010, 15:59
         Siara ...Beautifully done !! I wouldn't doubt the tire pressure is correct also!
          Hats off, Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 12 Apr , 2010, 02:20
         Siara ...Beautifully done !! I wouldn't doubt the tire pressure is correct also!
          Hats off, Bill

Thanks Bill.
Theres the room for more improvements on this cycle, but it is not necessary, as not much will show on the dio, especially, that the bike is half way submerged in the grass.
Maybe on the next one- if the dio settings are right- i will make some of the things i have in mind.
So far this will do.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 13 Apr , 2010, 01:49
Im begining to paint the pigeon i have sculpted some time ago.
magic Sculp putty for body, beer can for tail, and wing ends.
More pics soon.


(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/2420/img07502o.jpg)
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4682/img07581.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 13 Apr , 2010, 02:50
ahhhhrrrrrgggg! I just don't know where your ultra detailing ends! There's always more. Beautiful bird. You are thinking of pigeon poop, of course?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 13 Apr , 2010, 03:49
ahhhhrrrrrgggg! I just don't know where your ultra detailing ends! There's always more. Beautiful bird. You are thinking of pigeon poop, of course?
Theres some droppings on the roof.
I painted the bird:
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9720/img28681r.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 13 Apr , 2010, 14:21
Really, Really nice.  A feast for the eye!

Congratulations!

Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: wildspear on 13 Apr , 2010, 15:36
Great job! What did you use for the light bulb on the light pole?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 13 Apr , 2010, 16:48
Great job! What did you use for the light bulb on the light pole?
I used the little acrylic balls sold in the shoe boxes.

Thanks for good words Wildspear, and Bill.

Started the last element of the dio- the sentry figure.
First i discarded the handheld stop sign from behind the belt. Then the hands were cut off, and the sleeves drilled.
I will use the hands, and the head in M18 helmet from Hornet.
Handheld stop sign will be in the right hand- pointing the way.

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3716/img28881.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 14 Apr , 2010, 12:30
Mock-up.
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5701/img28891.jpg)
(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/198/img29061.jpg)
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/241/img29071.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 15 Apr , 2010, 17:06
(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8169/img2935p.jpg)
Belt buckle, collar tabs, and the rest of the stuff has been sanded to be replaced by PE.
Chaos Black primer is on.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 17 Apr , 2010, 18:44
Love the map, fold/creases excellent, looks really good scale, not oversize. Hands very nice on that figure!. Black - I learned about that technique, especially enjoy absorbing your methods!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 17 Apr , 2010, 22:40
Black primer?  What's the secret?  Seems that I learn something new every day here!

Mr. Bill

Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 18 Apr , 2010, 01:53
Black primer?  What's the secret?  Seems that I learn something new every day here!

Mr. Bill



Black primer is good when you paint the figure with lots of creases, and cranies.
While painting, leave these places underpainted, and you end up with natural looking shadows.
Have you ever paint the figure wih white primaer, and tried to lay the color in the hard to get place? This is it- it eliminates such situations.
I seal the face, and hands using the white, or grey primer- it is easier to paint the flesh color over such primer. Black is hard to cover with flesh color.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: wildspear on 18 Apr , 2010, 06:37
Siara,

Does the Chaos black primer only come in spary can? Also do you use an air brush for some of the figur painting or do you use brushes for all of it?
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 18 Apr , 2010, 15:38
Chaos Black comes in the spray can, but you can easily decant it, as you do with other caned products.
Instead you can use Mr. Surfacer for such purpose, but i find Chaos Black so easy, and troublefree aplication allows for perfect coat every time.
I use airbrush for some figure painting- f.e. the clothing. I spray base coat, and then using the paintbrush to apply the shadows, and highlights.
I spray the base skin tone to head, and hands also.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Mr. Bill on 18 Apr , 2010, 23:04
Thanks Siara for the explanation of the black primer.  I have not really tried to do any figures before, but it makes sense using a black primer for the shadows.  Your techniques are impressive, thanks for sharing!

Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 21 Apr , 2010, 16:19
Today i added some stowage, and the mat for driving out of mud.
I need to secure the load with strings, and wire.

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4181/img3198d.jpg)
(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2359/img3189s.jpg)
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5527/img3201xj.jpg)
(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1091/img3203lx.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 22 Apr , 2010, 01:39
even just the tarp itself is magic, the folds/creases/draping = hyper real...the whole thing is sooo impressive, Siara
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 22 Apr , 2010, 02:54
even just the tarp itself is magic, the folds/creases/draping = hyper real...the whole thing is sooo impressive, Siara
Thanks Wink- im glad you like it my friend.
I must say- im really happy with the way it turns out.
I have no previous experience in building the dioramas, but i try to follow in the footsteps of the masters in the field.
I also write in the MIG producttions forum, where we have few really outstanding diorama builders, and i just read, and learn.
I dont rush the job, and when in doubt im not afraid to ask questions, and usually they come up with right advice.

Im liking the diorama builing more, and more, so i think theres few more of them coming your way.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 22 Apr , 2010, 15:58
I smashed one of the lightbulbs, and only used one, and the shots are made without the tent.
Once im done with it ill take better pictures.

(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2917/img3214l.jpg)
(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5314/img3216c.jpg)
(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1888/img3218d.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 24 Apr , 2010, 03:18
outstanding as always, and good advice on dio (or any) building!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: wildspear on 24 Apr , 2010, 05:41
I wonder what Siara has that "canteen" filled with?????? You know its something to help quench the thirst.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 24 Apr , 2010, 18:29
Probably a few mils of real brandy...he hollowed it out and turned a screw cap on the lathe...I'm only half kidding!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 26 Apr , 2010, 02:38
I like your sense of humor guys. ;D

Im almost there:
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/129/img3347a.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 26 Apr , 2010, 16:09
everything is so wel done, but what strikes me first: leaves and mud, grass...wow
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Greif on 27 Apr , 2010, 13:38
Hi Siara, I've been off the past 10 or so days road cycling and working on other projects, so I have not posted.  Your build is exquisite.  It would be a near sure blue ribbon winner in any contest.  Maybe someday my skills will get close to your's, but I'm not holding my breath!  Great work once again my friend!

Ernest

 
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 28 Apr , 2010, 15:45
Ernest, Wink- thanks guys! ;D

I finished the diorama.
Only one picture today, as i will make proper gallery end of the week in the local park.

I hope you like.

(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4900/img33981.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: billp51d on 28 Apr , 2010, 16:12
      Pristine Siara!!.. Very nice.. I'm sure no one expected less.. Your excellant work is a mirror of your talent.
                                               Cheers/Regards  Bill
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: TRM on 28 Apr , 2010, 20:39
Exquisite Craftsmanship Siara!  I has been a pleasure looking through your post and now the completed piece.

Looking forward to the final Pictures, Thank you for sharing!

Cheers
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 01 May , 2010, 17:35
Thank you for your feedback guys!
 ;D
Finished diorama:
(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/9896/img3759t.jpg)
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/8757/img3826b.jpg)
(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7040/img3844j.jpg)
(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9472/img3727x.jpg)
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7148/img3466p.jpg)
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5234/img3678b.jpg)
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6383/img3459wk.jpg)

(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8190/img37591.jpg)
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6162/img36621.jpg)
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2654/img3694h.jpg)
(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2883/img34551.jpg)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: wildspear on 01 May , 2010, 20:54
Siara,
Once again my friend you have amazed us all. Very good work, I really like how you can tell a storey with your builds. It takes me back in time almost like I was in the field watching those soldiers interact with each other.
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Rokket on 02 May , 2010, 03:52
EVERYTHING about this project is cool. It's almost impossible to pick a highlight, too, because even the "regular" stuff has a story +superdetailing. The bike spokes may be a top highlight, except for the eye glasses, except for the wood, except for the grass, etc., etc.

I can't praise this dio enough!

Oh, and pix - with a real bg, and some in B&W, are also amazing...
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: TRM on 02 May , 2010, 05:10
Siara,

Not sure exactly what to say....but Remarkable!

Thanks again for sharing!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: UrpoK on 02 May , 2010, 13:04
Congratulations Siara!
That diorama is marvelous!

Every detail works beautifully.
Your technique is unbeaten.  :o

But above all you have built scene that makes common moment from past to live.
I love it!

Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 02 May , 2010, 14:26
Thank you for the good words guys. Appreciate every single coment.
Motivating to say the least.

 :)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: dougie47 on 03 May , 2010, 05:35
Hi Siara,

Outstanding! So many little details - the little sign on the post, the brakes on the bike, the wooden panel on the sentry box - make it special. 

Cheers,

Dougie
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 05 May , 2010, 00:48
Thank you Dougie. ;)
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 07 May , 2010, 12:35
Siara, I think you are a master, a big one.
Your work is wonderful, I have no words (because I don't speak English!  :)) No, no, seriously, I can learn very much with your work.

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 09 May , 2010, 15:47
Thanks Johann. ;)
Title: CONGRATS on 1st Place
Post by: Rokket on 08 Jul , 2010, 03:09
Siara has won 1st place with this dio (of course we expected nothing less!)  ;D

http://mastermodels.blogspot.com/ (http://mastermodels.blogspot.com/)

He also has some spiffy photos and models on display at his site (link also in General)

Excellent stuff Siara!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Johann Vilthomsen on 08 Jul , 2010, 04:09
Wonderful!!!!!

Congratulations Siara!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Opel Olympia Bronco 1/35 (German Sentry diorama)
Post by: Siara on 09 Jul , 2010, 16:16
Thanks guys! :D