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Dioramas: Techniques
Diorama techniques and related subjects.
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My first how to build diorama book volume1.
ReconTL3-1
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Texas, United States
Joined: June 07, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 09:10 AM UTC
Hello Prasert,

I've admired your techniques and ability to make your vegetation and trees look so lifelike. I definitely want at least one, perhaps two, copies of your book.

I'd also be interested in purchasing some of your groundwork and vegetation making materials. I remember seeing a link to a website or something a while back, but have not been able to find it.

Keep up the great work. As a Vietnam modeler, it is quite inspiring.

Cheers,
James

thanan
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Bangkok, Thailand / ไทย
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Posted: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 09:13 AM UTC

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I too want to pick up a copy!

And I can't agree enough with LuckyLuke - get someone to help you with the English translation! It's a CRUCIAL step in the process. I've recently picked up several *almost* wonderful books - beautiful pictures, smart instruction, and amazing techniques... but written in English that was almost impossible to really use to learn from.

I would suggest a two step process:

1. Have someone translate from Thai to English
2. Have a native English speaker, and someone with editing skills, proofread and edit the translation.

Have these two tasks be performed by TWO DIFFERENT people. Often I see English translations (like the couple books I was referencing above) get translated, and the English is not "wrong", but it's not quite right either. With someone other than the translator doing the editing, it can put a clarifying polish on it that you don't want every one of your readers struggling to do.

And yes, I'm more than happy to volunteer. Message me directly



Many thanks Jake for your advise. I shall message you as your kind and volunteer for me. Thanks so much.
thanan
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Posted: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 09:17 AM UTC

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Hello Prasert,

I've admired your techniques and ability to make your vegetation and trees look so lifelike. I definitely want at least one, perhaps two, copies of your book.

I'd also be interested in purchasing some of your groundwork and vegetation making materials. I remember seeing a link to a website or something a while back, but have not been able to find it.


Keep up the great work. As a Vietnam modeler, it is quite inspiring.

Cheers,
James



Thanks so much James. So sorry my late reply due to my very busy on business. I'm very happy that you like my diorama work and interested about my how to magazine. I shall sent again about all details and products list to you after finish of the magazine. Sorry to my English.
jafo
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Monday, May 27, 2013 - 03:11 PM UTC
[quote]It looks very good indeed but please let someone help you with the English text. It would be a pity to publish the book with akward spelling and/or text.

Best of luck !
Looks great but like above PLEASE have several people review the english. Looking forward to it.
Firstik
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Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016 - 11:37 PM UTC
Is this book still planned for release?
spoons
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: January 09, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 12:34 AM UTC
Hi Prasert
Been following your dio builds awhile now, think a book is a great idea but please don't underestimate the importance of spell check and the translation as in one of your youtube builds its still unclear what putty is used to bulk out the top of the tree.
An equivalent product availabe in us/europe might be good thing to include.
Good luck my friend!
pdelsoglio
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Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 01:22 AM UTC
I've been following your post here in Armorama.. and i can oly say.. it was about time! you a a truly talented modeller!
Congrats!
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