Lexingtons last battle, 1//700

marijn van gils · Post by **marijn van gils** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 3:38 am

Many thanks for the superlatives guys, much appreciated!

But luckily I can see plenty of room for improvement still, especially in construction and research, and especially when comparing with some other fantastic builders on this forum. Well, no model is ever perfect, nor should it be!

Cheers,

Marijn

KJ Kim · Post by **KJ Kim** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:19 am

Holy ....! Best dio I've ever seen in 1:700.

I can't imagin how much time you put into this diorama.

Stefano Salesi · Post by **Stefano Salesi** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:20 pm

marijn van gils wrote: Well, no model is ever perfect, nor should it be!

Marijn

i guess your masterpiece(s) are quite a close shot to perfection.

chapeaux, Marijn. i need a new jaw, since mine was disintegrated while dropping on the floor looking at your Lady Lex....

blacman · Post by **blacman** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 3:36 pm

The only what I can say is "no adequate comments.... "

I love it....

Rob-UK · Post by **Rob-UK** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:53 pm

That is magnificent work, particularly in 1:700.
It's not just the scope and quantity of all the little sailors, its the high quality of finshing of the figures and the aircraft and other details. This is some of the best modelling I've ever seen in this scale.

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:15 pm

This is really fabulous. You've taken the modelers art to a completely new level.

Bangor lad · Post by **Bangor lad** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 6:19 pm

The term "museum quality" is frequently over used, however in this instance it is wholly appropriate.

DWD · Post by **DWD** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:30 pm

That is some serious craftsmanship, artistic ability, and a whole new level of insanity!! Absolutely awesome!!!!

J. Soca · Post by **J. Soca** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:15 pm

Now this is something you don't see often!

Jose

marijn van gils · Post by **marijn van gils** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:58 am

Many thanks for the more than kind words guys!

But it's not finished yet...

KJ Kim wrote:I can't imagin how much time you put into this diorama.

So far 1 year and 4 months. I hope to finish it in about one month from now. For a diorama like this, I think that's not too bad for a married guy with a full-time job and 3 small children...

Cheers,

Marijn

zs180 · Post by **zs180** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:03 pm

When I saw hundreds of figures in a box in one of your earlier pictures I already tried to imagine how they would look populating the decks - but reality proved to be much beyond my expectations. Months of hard work seem to pay off in a scene that is breathtaking in its realistic appearance and so complex that one could watch it for hours and would still discover new details!

marijn van gils · Post by **marijn van gils** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 2:28 pm

Many thanks George!

I hope you described a good definition of a good diorama.

Meanwhile, I painted the seascape.
But white foamy water has not been done yet. There won't be that much of it as the ships are lying still in the water, but it will still add more life to the seascape.

Morris is also not fixed yet. I will do that only after attaching lines to the sides of Lexington and adding part of the small boats and swimming figures in the water.

Cheers,

Marijn

Bangor lad · Post by **Bangor lad** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:03 pm

WOW!!! Phenomenal modelling, Marijn.

Dave

LE BOSCO · Post by **LE BOSCO** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:26 pm

HI Marijn

for me, your diorama ,is the best diorama, that I was able to see in these twenty last years

a true a masterpiece
respect master

cheers from France
Nicolas

BBC_KT · Post by **BBC_KT** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:09 pm

I am liking this the more i see it. Well done.

Post by **ModelMonkey** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:51 pm

Simply astonishing! World class work. Tells a very dramatic story.

marijn van gils · Post by **marijn van gils** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:51 am

Many thanks for the nice words guys!

Nicolas, you're making me blush!

Cheers,

Marijn

derksnl · Post by **derksnl** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:34 pm

Hello Marijn,
Master Modeler.
Absolutely stunning, and not even finished.
This historic scene belongs to a museum.
Thanks for keeping us informed with this WIP.

On behalf of Modelclub Eeklo (Belgium)
The Chairman, Luc DeDapper.

bgire · Post by **bgire** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:13 am

Well well well...

Marjin: on your last picture the 47th figure starting form the left wears an improper uniform and the 79th has a wrong trouser....

Just kidding

, what else could I say about this marvel?

Hope to see it in Telford...
_Bruno

Sbouba · Post by **Sbouba** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:32 am

In French all is said when you hear "Oh la la!" and that's it, absolutely thrilling and not a single lady in the crew! Cheers and applause!

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