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Street Scene, Berlin 1945
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Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 11:10 AM UTC
Charles Reading shares with us images of his diorama "Street Scene, Berlin 1945".

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Tiger_213
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Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 11:31 AM UTC
It looks pretty good; a fair bit to 'clean' considering Berlin was basically a pile of rubble at that point. I also think you should have left one of the Panthers hatches open seeing as there are spent 75mm's next to it.

A pretty solid build though.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 12:16 PM UTC
Great build, Charles. Like the painting and weathering, but there's some inaccuracies on russian uniform, other then that I love it
Cheers!
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Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 01:08 PM UTC
Really cool Charles. I like your take on the Berlin theme, and your modeling is nicely executed. I agree with you; models always look their best in dioramas!
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Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 06:46 PM UTC
very nice work good sense of motion....a little to clean but still a nice piece
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Posted: Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 04:42 AM UTC
I really like this! I'm also attempting a Berlin 1945 Dio, and this is beautiful. Great job; balanced, sharp, and interesting.
Cheers, Dave
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Posted: Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 05:10 AM UTC
I like this, though, I think it needs a lil something. What that is I have no idea. Though im enjoying just looking at it. Nonetheless, great job as always Charles.
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Posted: Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 12:38 PM UTC
Very nicely done dio, but as a few other posters mentioned, the Russians look too much alike. uniforms wear out and odd bits are picked up as the Soviets weren't too concerned about their soldier's welfare. I'd paint a few helmets a different color to start. Again, as mentioned by others, more rubble. Berlin was destroyed by that time. The Panther looks great and the one Russian takin' a hit is outstanding. Some hits on the building would be in order also. Still, very cool.
Ironmike
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Posted: Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 01:05 AM UTC
Thanks everyone for the comments!
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Posted: Friday, April 26, 2013 - 01:21 AM UTC
Charles , Lovely lovely Diorama. I was just reading Antony Beevor's "Fall of Berlin 1945" book coincidently and your diorama brings out the past to present...Quick question, what colors and paint make did you use for the soviet soldier uniforms and helmet. It looks spot on.
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Posted: Friday, April 26, 2013 - 11:13 PM UTC
hi Charles, another great piece good to see you building again my friend.
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Posted: Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 11:49 AM UTC
Vivek,
I believe the colors used were Model Master 'russian uniform green' with a bit of flesh tone added.

Keith,
Thanks for the kind words. It's good to be back hanging around the forums again. Hope to have something new soon. BTY, I still have your dio diy from the digital diorama site saved to my hard drive

Cheers,
Charles
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