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[Jack]

To return to the subject of the thread if I may be so bold, I marvel at Gordon's skill I really do. I wonder if he would consider maybe offering instructional snippets on you tube? I know many would enjoy seeing him describe how he creates certain things, I sure would.

Rob

Rob

Don't complain - England leading Australia 3 - 1 on this thread. Been a while since you could say that about anything!

Jack

 

[Rob]

Rob

Don't complain - England leading Australia 3 - 1 on this thread. Been a while since you could say that about anything!

Jack

^&grin:salute::

Your habit of being so accurate all the time is most infuriating my friend!^&grin:wink2:

I remember the good old days of the K&C V FL War, in those days your grandma could leave her doors open at night and one one would come in and interfere with her etc etc, kids could go out mugging old people in perfect safety etc etc..................oh the good old days!:salute::

Rob

 

[Rob]

Well now the arguing is over I'd like to flag up two posts on the subject of thread;

I can't touch Gordon's work...not even come close to it...so this is a totally unfair comparison...but I get third world slave labor wages if configured on an hourly basis for the amount of time I put into a project...^&grin...

but for me...it's a labor of love...I really enjoy the modeling aspect of this hobby...but again...the things I make...any average modeler can make...the things Gordon makes...very few people can do...

Gordon's work is so spectacular...I would work for free as a "gopher" for him just to watch and learn his techniques...I'm still hopinig Andy might set up a few tutorials on modeling at the San Antonio show sometime in the future...I would attend everyone if he did...

the amount of detail on every square inch of his latest model is staggering...it is about as realistic as anything possible...I have no idea how much time he spent on it...but this piece is a work of art...definitely museum showcase quality...

whoever gets this piece...will have one of the best detailed structures I have ever seen...

I agree with all of this , very well put. Most of all would love to see a tutorial re Gordon's ground work.

I don't think most of us, Andy, who are collectors, primarily, and not dio makers like Gordon can appreciate or understand the amount of work it takes to make one of Gordon's dios, which was the point I believe you were trying to make; it's simply beyond the realm of our understanding.

Although all his work is fabulous and you have to see them in person to really appreciate them, my favorite was and is the Crete diorama, the one he made for the FJs. The Junkers was scratch built, absolutely impressive even to this day. I know I have a photo somewhere, just can't find it.

In an ideal world, we'd all to love one of those dios -- my druthers comment. Unfortunately, it's not an ideal world so it's best to be content with what we have.

Brad

I also very much agree with this too. That was a superb scene and I hope it features in the book of Gordon's work.

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the photo but did come across these photos I had saved. No way I could ever do this!

 

[Rob]

Fantastic scene isn't it. I'd like to know if Gordon uses plaster cloth or a grout type application for his groundwork.

Rob

 

[uksubs]

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the photo but did come across these photos I had saved. No way I could ever do this!

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Very nice dio

 

[wadepat]

Gentle Friends,

The strife exhibited in this thread can no longer be tolerated. I am closing the thread until further notice.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[Shannon Reuss]

Thread's closed. If you want to discuss Gordon Neilson's dioramas please do so on the new thread titled "Gordon's Work". If you can't discuss his work civilly, don't post. If you choose to threadjack the discussion with petty bickering, as happened in the above thread, you will be removed and the discussion will go on without you. Carry on.