My D day Dio part 1. (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

Excellent effects in the dio. The water looks especially eefective with the foam and bits of debris in it. The sand is well done with a strip of wet sand then dry. Is that actual sand?

How did you do the barbed wire?

Looking forward to the German fortifications - no doubt 2 atlantic wall bunkers

Terry

Thanks Terry.Yes that is real sand,funnily enough I found the sand from Normandy more difficult to work with,larger grains etc.So this is a very fine sand from a place called Camber sands on the South coast.

The barbed wire is from JG,it comes rolled up.I unravelled it and gave it coats of two differing rust colours,so hopefully it looks like its in the middle of rusting in the salty sea air.

Yes if the Budget allows there will be two fortifications,depends on whether Father Christmas thinks I've been good this year!

Rob

 

[sammy719]

Agreat looking dio you have there Rob, can't wait to see the german defenses...Sammy

 

[wwiibuff]

Great Dio Rob. I like the water effect and the beach. Looking forward to Part 2!

 

[Rob]

Agreat looking dio you have there Rob, can't wait to see the german defenses...Sammy

Great Dio Rob. I like the water effect and the beach. Looking forward to Part 2!

Thanks guys,your kind comments are much appreciated.

Rob

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

Fantastic job Rob!

Vick

 

[glossman]

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Hi Rob,

Thanks very much for sharing your fantastic D-Day diorama with us.

You did a brilliant job with the "tidal wash" on the beach.

It must have been hard work getting that right.

Great Job !!

Raymond.

 

[jazzeum]

Nice job Rob. Looks great

 

[Rob]

Thanks Raymond,it did take a long time to get it right.I was also waiting on some modelling materials,paint etc,and a postal strike held it up for ages,frustrating when you want to make progress!.

Thanks for your comments

Rob

 

[Rob]

Nice job Rob. Looks great

Thanks mate

Rob

 

[fmethorst]

Impressive work Rob! You've really managed to convey the drama of the event.

I think it's wonderful that so many people are putting their figures into scenes and photographing them for us to all enjoy.

 

[Rob]

Impressive work Rob! You've really managed to convey the drama of the event.

I think it's wonderful that so many people are putting their figures into scenes and photographing them for us to all enjoy.

Thank you Frank,still quite new to this but am enjoying myself a lot with it.

Rob

 

[OldDragon]

Rob

Absolutely smashing job .. cant wait to see part II, the defences. WoW, if I was Andy, I will release a 3rd LCA numbered 719.. with different crew poses. That should really make your day

Now .. about the BoB airfield ..

Best Wishes

OD

 

[Rob]

Rob

Absolutely smashing job .. cant wait to see part II, the defences. WoW, if I was Andy, I will release a 3rd LCA numbered 719.. with different crew poses. That should really make your day

Now .. about the BoB airfield ..

Best Wishes

OD

Hey OD,thanks mate,don't tempt me with another LCA...although I'd have to start all over again!.

Trouble is OD I have three dio's in mind, D Day pt2,BoB airfield and an AK scene with Rommels plane.So much I want to do....maybe I'll get that second Hurricane next mate

Rob

 

[OldDragon]

Hahaha

.. Oh and I sure, the Spit after that too .

Lovely to see the standards of your dios & photography. I am falling far, far behind.

OD

 

[Rob]

Hahaha

.. Oh and I sure, the Spit after that too .

Lovely to see the standards of your dios & photography. I am falling far, far behind.

OD

OD,I am a total begginer compared to so many on here,I hope to get better as I go along,I look forward to your next dio my friend,how about a Spit and Hurricane in a fighter pen

Rob

 

[Cyber Field Marshall]

Great job on this diorama. Those Brits and landing craft look terrific together, really tells the story. I like the water/surf you've created too, very artistic.

Cheers
CFM

P.S. I too look forward to your Battle of Britain diorama.

 

[Rob]

Great job on this diorama. Those Brits and landing craft look terrific together, really tells the story. I like the water/surf you've created too, very artistic.

Cheers
CFM

P.S. I too look forward to your Battle of Britain diorama.

Thanks CFM,if my finished D Day dio is half as good as Harrie's I'll be happy!.

Rob

 

[mikemiller1955]

Very nice Rob...very creative work...well done.

 

[Rob]

Thanks Mike

Rob

 

[old tank]

ROB.......Really great job on beach...and your water really looks good and your pictures are great,,,,,,Cheers Rob...looking forward to part 2.