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Capturing Clervaux
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Posted: Friday, November 29, 2013 - 10:01 AM UTC
The new book that brings together the continued work of Claude Joachim on his diorama clervaux as he extends the original idea to not only include the Château but also the village and landscape around it.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
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Posted: Friday, November 29, 2013 - 10:11 AM UTC
An outstanding diorama and a terrific follow up book to part 1.

Brilliant work Claude, and a fine finally to the 1st book and completion of the epic build.

Al
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Posted: Friday, November 29, 2013 - 05:11 PM UTC
Wonderful! I've followed Claude's work and am stoked that his first book is out. Masterful!
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Posted: Friday, November 29, 2013 - 07:39 PM UTC

Hi guys,

having seen Claude's diorama in the flesh, I can only join in with the others in their praise and strongly recommend the books.
They are full of inspiration, good tips and exceptionally valuable photos. The next best thing to seeing it "live"!

Great show Claude!! Luxembourg may be small, but...!!!


Cheers

Romain
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Posted: Friday, November 29, 2013 - 08:07 PM UTC
My copy is wrapped up ready for Christmas. Can't wait to have a look at it.
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Posted: Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 02:21 AM UTC
Claude is amoung the best,if not the best,groundwork and building modelers I have ever seen so if you want to learn how to build this stuff who better to learn from?
J
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Posted: Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 04:42 AM UTC
Will have to put this on my "must buy" list.
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Posted: Sunday, December 01, 2013 - 06:43 PM UTC
Thank you Keith for the review !

Thanks Alan, you have been twice among the first buyers, a special thanks for that!
Frederik, thank you, but you probably meant to say he second book.
Romain, glad to have met you. I wish you a good recovery. Your books are leaving today.
Paul, LOL, you have made yourself a nice present! It's really an honour for methat the book is an option for such a valuable thing as a Christmas present.
Jerry, to much praise, but thanks
Franck, thanks a lot ! I have a few thousand left, so there is no hurry.

Thanks all for your supoprt during all those years!

Claude





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Posted: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 - 03:45 AM UTC
NOOO. Not too much praise. I think my statement was accurate buddy. That willow tree and that river with the riverbank,etc,not to mention the buildings and their interiors....awesome!
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Posted: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 - 04:44 AM UTC

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NOOO. Not too much praise. I think my statement was accurate buddy. That willow tree and that river with the riverbank,etc,not to mention the buildings and their interiors....awesome!
J




Amen to that!!!
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Posted: Sunday, December 08, 2013 - 03:26 AM UTC
shameless bump here

It's till time to order the book(s) for Christmas.
14 days should be enough to get them in due time over the pond also (without guarantee)

What are you waiting for ?

Claude





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Posted: Sunday, December 08, 2013 - 10:13 AM UTC
Is this going to be available from any one in the U.S in the future or strictly direct?
Hats off to you Claude, looks top notch to me.
- John
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Posted: Sunday, December 08, 2013 - 06:54 PM UTC
Thank you John

An US distributor showed no interest in the book. To specific.

It is available through Amazon and you should find a reseller there. There is even one shipping from the States. They beat of course my price and postage.

Thanks for your interest

Claude

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Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 06:44 PM UTC
To celebrate my 10 th anniversary on this site (4 days ago) I am shamelessly pushing this thread on top again.

During 9 of this 10 years I was only able to show you one single diorama, so my yield is certainly not so impressive

Thanks again for your invaluable support during all those years.

In a couple of weeks I will probably be able to start thinking about scale modeling again, so let's see what the next ten years will bring.

In the meantime, if you wish to celebrate with me, please go on my website and push one of those damn "Buy" - buttons

Greets to all
Claude

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Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 07:07 PM UTC
Hi Claude,

As a recipient of both books, I can say they are a great addition to my library of resources - for the techniques you share, and inspiration they provide!

Seems to me that if you're interested in building dioramas of urban places, these books are well worth having!

Cheers
Nick
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Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 07:10 PM UTC
Hi Claude,
Enjoying my new book ! In this month's Fine Scale Modeler magazine they had a small "plug" for your book.
Can't wait for the new adventures to begin on your next project !
Tom
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2014 - 09:00 PM UTC

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Hi Claude,
Enjoying my new book ! In this month's Fine Scale Modeler magazine they had a small "plug" for your book.
Tom



@ Tom, thanks for the news on the article. Hope it helps a bit.
@Nick, thanks a lot

Greets

Claude


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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2014 - 10:51 PM UTC
Well Claude ,

it is an outstanding masterpiece and i'm very curious about your new project or work. Yes , i have read your topics but not your books yet

Greets Kurt
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Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 06:56 AM UTC
Just have to add that I've had the book 'Capturing Clervaux' since Christmas......, and it's a stunning masterpiece, both model & book alike.
So many tips and ideas for future projects, would definitely recommend it......, information overload, needed to put it down once and a while to try and absorb everything.......
Well done Claude.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:08 PM UTC
Thanks Kurt,

Thanks Simon, I am really glad you like it.
It's great to have some feedback.

Greets
Claude

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