Dear Sir Yet another tour de force a true master piece . I my myself am about to embark on a project based on the liberation of Belsen concentration camp on its 75th aniversery. My Grandfather was attached to the 11th Armoured Division and part of the liberation force so I thought a diorama would be good momento for my family especially as Anne Frank was the camps most famous victims and many of my family were moved by Anne's writings. Your Rommel diorama has been truly inspirational and if I can come close to your standard I shall very pleased indeed. Thank you for sharing your skill and artistry. MrD53
The EXCELLENT figure painting (YOUR way) needed something special to showcase it. You certainly achieved it. One of the best smaller scene dioramas telling story I have ever seen. Your Prickly Pear Cactus is unique and EXTRAORDINARY! THANK YOU for sharing your work, creativity and talent with your subscribers.
Thank you Sir 👍.........its only 'my way' because I get a bit peeved by others saying it should be 'this way'....but hey ho.....anyways thanks for watching 👍
These are so good. It would be nice to have them in a museum. Some history museums have miniatures but nothing as well made as these. I remember enjoying these kind of displays when I saw them.
That was a lot of WORK. 1ST PRIZE. The uniform diversity is great . DAK seems to be popular. It was a different type of warfare. And professional. THE DESERT FOX and MONTY. Very well done 🌴🌴🌴🌴
Getting back into modelling after some 40 years. My Grandson bought over a kit he was building and I remembered that I had an Australian Centurian (my first Tank in the Army) that I was given as a gift a few years ago. I am working on that at the moment and have an idea for a Diorama for which this video has given me much inspiration. Fantastic work Ian !!!!
That's the most African looking tree I ever did see! Great idea to make the cacti - really effective. The whole thing tells the story beautifully: the way the figures interact, the vehicles, superb groundwork - good title too! Absolute class. Cheers.
Just start watching your start to finish videos. I used to do this when I was a kid, following Francois Verlinden. I'm getting back into it now after almost 30 years and just wanted to say thanks, your videos are a fantastic inspiration; the finished dioramas are of a standard very few could even hope to reach. Thanks again.
Many thanks for watching and if I inspire you to create your own then all is good with the world......I wouldn't class any of my creations as being of a high standard but I find it interesting and self entertaining to try and push myself towards a self inflicted ideal.....one day I might crack the code, lol......many thanks again for watching and taking the time out of your day to comment 👍
I haven’t watched one of your videos in quite some time, and I need to apologize for that. Not since the ‘Italian Job’ a couple years back. This was very entertaining and the tree and cactus are over the top. Both a classy and brilliant build. Very good.
WOW! Amazing, I'm just returning to the modelling scene after many years away and have watched many of your video's on TH-cam, I'm just blown away with the skill you possess. I know I will have to work very hard and watch lot's more of your video's to be able to reach an expectable stage in Diorama modelling. Keep up the great work and hope you carry on with the video's.
Hi chalky Tim told me all about your talent .what amazing talent reminds me of my child hood my dad used to paint all his models as well keep up the good work steve parsons
Hey Steve, long time no see.....hope you and the family are all good.......it keeps me out of the pub, even tho its closed at the moment, lol......thanks for watching mate 👍
Achieves exactly what it should. Snapshot in time perfectly captured. Avidly anticipating the "how to" Lizard tutorial. Great dio again and loads of useful techniques for the eejots (me).
Truly amazing work.....the addition of the cacti was a brilliant idea....so realistic. Everything in the diorama worked so well together....you should be very chuffed with the outcome and congratulations for another great show!
Really well don " superb " you have a great for eye for detail, but you juxtaposition and balance is excellent. The eye naturally follows the balance and flow of the diorama. The cactus cluster really make the diorama, I also like your figures, in my opinion, musg people overdue the faces, at that scale, eyes should be nothing more than slits, esp N.Africa, well done, incredible work.
Your video for creating the figures, vehicles and building the diorama was perfect. The result, a great diorama with a scene arrangement and a feeling for the details that fits more than well. Impressive, Ian. Best wishes, Joachim
Oh my, i don´t know where to start! This is probably my favourite diorama of yours, great subject, excellent execution and layout of the scene. I also think you have captured the vibe of the Tunisian landscape very well, both the plants and the ancient ruin fit the bill perfectly. Crazy how you built your own tree and cacti. The soldiers in the scene match the look of Rommel´s "Begleitkommando" guard very well.
I could be wrong, but german Kubelwagens used different tires on the African campaigns, so the afrika korps version with different tires would be the best option for this diorama, apart from that, amazing work
The tyres on the finished model are the 'balloon' type sand tyres used in North Africa as I realised this after I'd filmed the building segment and swapped them out 👍
Very interesting ! And the result is of another level altogether. I have two questions for you. 1/ Why did you prime the columns before priming them ? To protect them but from what ? 2/ Why did you leave the seat backs of the Horch dark gray ? I would have thought same colour as seat.
as mentioned in the video I primed the foam columns and walls with an acrylic primer to protect them from the aerosol primer I wanted to use for the whole base.....the propellant in the aerosol will melt the foam as I didn't have enough acrylic primer to do the whole base.......with regards the seats, it didn't cross my mind as the seat backs in the kit looked like a different material so i just did what I did as I'm not too fussed about 'accuracy' 👍
Amazing work. I love the tree . I was wondering if it would be possible to use static grass on small dots of pva glue for the spines. I might give it ago...
Exquisite! Sublime! Superb! Nice to see a dio featuring the Africa Korps; makes a refreshing change from the usual Northern or Eastern Europe subjects. Love the whole scene, but the best bits are the cactii (or succulents?) and the lizard! Where do you keep all your finished works, Ian?
Don't know how I missed this one before. Truly exquisite work. It has such a natural, "real life" feel to it. The weathering... all aspects: "A1"!
Dear Sir
Yet another tour de force a true master piece . I my myself am about to embark on a project based on the liberation of Belsen concentration camp on its 75th aniversery. My Grandfather was attached to the 11th Armoured Division and part of the liberation force so I thought a diorama would be good momento for my family especially as Anne Frank was the camps most famous victims and many of my family were moved by Anne's writings. Your Rommel diorama has been truly inspirational and if I can come close to your standard I shall very pleased indeed. Thank you for sharing your skill and artistry.
MrD53
The EXCELLENT figure painting (YOUR way) needed something special to showcase it. You certainly achieved it. One of the best smaller scene dioramas telling story I have ever seen. Your Prickly Pear Cactus is unique and EXTRAORDINARY! THANK YOU for sharing your work, creativity and talent with your subscribers.
Thank you Sir 👍.........its only 'my way' because I get a bit peeved by others saying it should be 'this way'....but hey ho.....anyways thanks for watching 👍
When Your Way is as good as it is, there is certainly nothing wrong with calling it Your Way!
I could look at your work ALL DAY! WOW!
These are so good. It would be nice to have them in a museum.
Some history museums have miniatures but nothing as well made as these.
I remember enjoying these kind of displays when I saw them.
That was a lot of WORK. 1ST PRIZE. The uniform diversity is great . DAK seems to be popular. It was a different type of warfare. And professional. THE DESERT FOX and MONTY. Very well done 🌴🌴🌴🌴
Getting back into modelling after some 40 years. My Grandson bought over a kit he was building and I remembered that I had an Australian Centurian (my first Tank in the Army) that I was given as a gift a few years ago. I am working on that at the moment and have an idea for a Diorama for which this video has given me much inspiration. Fantastic work Ian !!!!
Cool 👍
Really appreciate the way you list all of the items used in the dio.
The good old Horch, one of my first models. 1981, I was 13 years old...
The lizard, History, s witness! Really liked this diorama!
Cool, thanks for watching👍
@@CWModelling Won, t miss for the World!
That's the most African looking tree I ever did see! Great idea to make the cacti - really effective. The whole thing tells the story beautifully: the way the figures interact, the vehicles, superb groundwork - good title too! Absolute class. Cheers.
Hallo and good afternoon. .A realy nice africadiorama...
The Vegetation is exelent Modelcomrade.
How casually heroic Herr Rommel looks.
Just WAOOWW! Amazing job. Thancks.
Please send more videos.
Manu
Thanks, check out my channel if you haven't already 👍
You have created a fantastic diorama!!! Exceptionally beautiful work, perfectly staged! 👍
Love the lizard on the column! Nice touch, there!
Just simply amazing , your dioramas give me inspiration to start making my models come to life. You have a gift sir!
Awesome, thank you 👍
Great work and very creative. Cactus was amazing choice and great concept.
Just start watching your start to finish videos. I used to do this when I was a kid, following Francois Verlinden. I'm getting back into it now after almost 30 years and just wanted to say thanks, your videos are a fantastic inspiration; the finished dioramas are of a standard very few could even hope to reach. Thanks again.
Many thanks for watching and if I inspire you to create your own then all is good with the world......I wouldn't class any of my creations as being of a high standard but I find it interesting and self entertaining to try and push myself towards a self inflicted ideal.....one day I might crack the code, lol......many thanks again for watching and taking the time out of your day to comment 👍
Outstanding. You built a "classic", believe me.
I haven’t watched one of your videos in quite some time, and I need to apologize for that.
Not since the ‘Italian Job’ a couple years back.
This was very entertaining and the tree and cactus are over the top.
Both a classy and brilliant build.
Very good.
Blimey, thats an old one......hopefully I've improved a little bit👍
WOW! Amazing, I'm just returning to the modelling scene after many years away and have watched many of your video's on TH-cam, I'm just blown away with the skill you possess. I know I will have to work very hard and watch lot's more of your video's to be able to reach an expectable stage in Diorama modelling. Keep up the great work and hope you carry on with the video's.
Hi chalky Tim told me all about your talent .what amazing talent reminds me of my child hood my dad used to paint all his models as well keep up the good work steve parsons
Hey Steve, long time no see.....hope you and the family are all good.......it keeps me out of the pub, even tho its closed at the moment, lol......thanks for watching mate 👍
Hi, it's nice work. The both models were relatively old. But the finish didn't look like so. It's very nice modeling. Thank you !!
Achieves exactly what it should. Snapshot in time perfectly captured. Avidly anticipating the "how to" Lizard tutorial.
Great dio again and loads of useful techniques for the eejots (me).
Cheers 👍.........I'm thinking the Gecko might be a bit cheesy now, lol
Plenty of elements to admire in this fantastic and well balanced diorama.
A true work of art. Absolutely love the Cacti!
Simple dio but lots going on - great work! Painting and weathering turned out fantastic and groundwork makes this 👍
Exceptional workmanship and beautiful attention to detail.. Outstanding.....Subscription added. Scott Somerset
Excellent execution of a simple but stunning idea!
Amazing work. Thank you for inspiring me to "stretch" my dio building abilities. You truly are an awesome model maker.
A fantastic piece of work, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching👍
Superb diorama , great Horch with figures, super details !
Truly amazing work.....the addition of the cacti was a brilliant idea....so realistic. Everything in the diorama worked so well together....you should be very chuffed with the outcome and congratulations for another great show!
Love your work, and it's so much helpful when I need help on my models keep up the great work my friend GOD BLESS YOU.
The cacti put this over the top. Best thing you’ve done.
Excellent work mate, the Prickly Pear cactus plants are the gold dust on a stunning build. You are getting good at this stuff😉
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful work.
Outstanding!!! From the figures, to the vehicles to the plants. Luv every bit of it!
I also have that Rommel in the stash. it's amazing how much it looks like him right.
You're dio is awesome.
Really well don " superb " you have a great for eye for detail, but you juxtaposition and balance is excellent. The eye naturally follows the balance and flow of the diorama. The cactus cluster really make the diorama, I also like your figures, in my opinion, musg people overdue the faces, at that scale, eyes should be nothing more than slits, esp N.Africa, well done, incredible work.
Many thanks 👍
The Roman ruins and the prickly pear are great innovations, to say nothing of the great figures and vehicles. Thanks for sharing.
Incredible, lot to aspire to. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely amazing 👏
your an amazing artist. You amaze me with all of your build!
Your video for creating the figures, vehicles and building the diorama was perfect.
The result, a great diorama with a scene arrangement and a feeling for the details that fits more than well.
Impressive, Ian. Best wishes, Joachim
Many thanks Joachim 👍
Total Awesomeness.....
Bravo!
Awesome dio Ian! It looks very realistic. You nailed Rommel
Thanks Daniel 👍
Amazing work. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my, i don´t know where to start! This is probably my favourite diorama of yours, great subject, excellent execution and layout of the scene. I also think you have captured the vibe of the Tunisian landscape very well, both the plants and the ancient ruin fit the bill perfectly. Crazy how you built your own tree and cacti. The soldiers in the scene match the look of Rommel´s "Begleitkommando" guard very well.
Thanks Michael, that is a compliment indeed 👍
Most beautiful dio, love the vehicles and the ruins...
Absolutely stunning!
Lovey work mate...…. figures, vehicles, groundwork the whole lot looks great!
Thanks for the video great job!!!
Outstanding mate , a real masterpiece with some excellent well made touches
Brilliant video Ian, and Brilliant work!!!
You watched 😮😜
@@CWModelling I did. With the sound on even ;)
😂😂😂 I bet that hurt, lol
Beautiful work as usual Ian take care my dear friend 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌️🐑😁😂
Cheers Neil 👍
Beautiful work, figures are excellent, and the overall story fantastic 👍
fantastic work
Excellent the detailing is amazing.
Very, very cool! 👍🏻
Superbe diorama
Outstanding work 👍
A great Artwork, realy !
Very impressive 👍
Thanks 👍
I could be wrong, but german Kubelwagens used different tires on the African campaigns, so the afrika korps version with different tires would be the best option for this diorama, apart from that, amazing work
The tyres on the finished model are the 'balloon' type sand tyres used in North Africa as I realised this after I'd filmed the building segment and swapped them out 👍
@@CWModelling oh ok my bad
Damn, that's nice dude!
Brilliant 👏
Brilliant! Nuff said.
Great job !!!
Such a great job!
Fantastic!!!
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Brilliant
Fabulous 🤗👍
Respekt ganz großes Kino💪💪
stunning work ! fabulous details ! master class buddy ! jy
Thanks JY 👍
Most excellent
great. Love the cactusses. You should sell those :)
Good work
Everything everyone else has said...plus... I love the gecko 😉
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Amazing!
Masterpiece！
Fantastic
Superb 😉👌
Okay. This made me Subscribe. Darn fine result!
Glad you enjoyed it👍
Very interesting ! And the result is of another level altogether.
I have two questions for you.
1/ Why did you prime the columns before priming them ? To protect them but from what ?
2/ Why did you leave the seat backs of the Horch dark gray ? I would have thought same colour as seat.
as mentioned in the video I primed the foam columns and walls with an acrylic primer to protect them from the aerosol primer I wanted to use for the whole base.....the propellant in the aerosol will melt the foam as I didn't have enough acrylic primer to do the whole base.......with regards the seats, it didn't cross my mind as the seat backs in the kit looked like a different material so i just did what I did as I'm not too fussed about 'accuracy' 👍
@@CWModelling Thanks for the propellant. I had not caught that. Did I say I love your prickly pear bushes.
Amazing work. I love the tree .
I was wondering if it would be possible to use static grass on small dots of pva glue for the spines. I might give it ago...
Thanks.......lol, I tried 2mm static grass but it wasn't very successful I'm afraid 😢
nice!
As the Brit.s used to say "Desert Worthy" 👍
Very cool I'm making a diorama
YES I MUST SAY NONE BETTER HAVE WE SEEN.
Wow, many thanks 👍
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Excellent dioarama. Where did you get the decals for the Afrika korps?
They were in my spares box 👍
Wow!
Wow!!!!
Exquisite! Sublime! Superb!
Nice to see a dio featuring the Africa Korps; makes a refreshing change from the usual Northern or Eastern Europe subjects.
Love the whole scene, but the best bits are the cactii (or succulents?) and the lizard!
Where do you keep all your finished works, Ian?
Thanks for watching........I have some display shelves which older builds fall off the end of and get recycled for future builds👍
Hey man, just a question. Did you use decals on the figures or are they painted on? They seem like decals?
Everything was hand painted👍
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