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Gorgeous, amazing model, so intricate weathering, I really think you nailed it, and the colour and everything. Bravo!

THAT IS NICE... and that is an understatement... not only the constructionand weathering of the ships, but the whole picture with the cranes too... Here in Europe, suchrusty cranes wouldn't be allowed I suppose

Alain,

Any updates?

Hello,

The rest is coming. I'm almost at the end of the diorama assembly (setting up the figurines and the different elements of the platform). And currently I am in the process of setting up the antennas of all types.

I think the diorama will be finished in one or two weeks.

Friendly.
Alain.

I'm looking forward to hat!

I have no words.

Hello,

I finally finished the diorama on the Russian ships.

I had all finished for more than 4 months, but with the confinement and other health hazards, I only had the strength and desire to do the last part of the way to finish the Diorama.

I must say that I am a little disappointed with the result. I find it a bit dull, even though the cranes bring a bit of life to this diorama.

I had a problem to treat the horizontal surfaces, the advice of Noratlas (Sergio) helped me a lot to make the dock. I should have taken back the surfaces of the ships/ But not the current.

It must be said that I started this diorama more than 2 years ago and I am reaching saturation.

The acrylic gel is not completely dry yet.

The photos are not great, but I don't have an environment (against daylight) that gives a quality lighting to take pictures.































































Good end of day to you all.

Friendly.
Alain.

NOVA73 wrote:I must say that I am a little disappointed with the result. I find it a bit dull, even though the cranes bring a bit of life to this diorama.

You are being way too hard on yourself. I find it to be quite good - very well done and inspiring. Congrats for finding the fortitude to stick with it and get it done. It was certainly worth the effort.

Also, let me know if you want me to move this to the completed forum.

I agree with Martin, and should add that I really like the details on those ships.

Agreed, the whole thing looks great

Looks stupendous! You can really get in close on those shots and all your details are crisp and weathering is authentic. Love the figures and rigging details as well. Nice dio as the cranes look like they are moving. Really crazy it has life.

Really lovely work. Active service warships are supposed to look dull and not stand out so I wouldn't worry about them looking dull.

Again, really fine work on the detailing and weathering of the ships. They look fantastic.

Eveything is relative...

You may not feel this is your best work, but to me and (judging by the previous replies) the rest of the world it is looks fabulous!

I love your huge dioramas, but maybe now a small and simple project would give you a pleasant break? Just to recharge the batteries for the next ambitious diorama?

I agree with all the prior comments - you really are being too hard on yourself. The models and the diorama are fantastic - you have faithfully captured the appearance of hard-driven warships in the yard. I wonder if the colour of the background in the pictures might be part of the reason you feel the images don't 'pop'? Personally, I think you have created a masterful piece of work! Bravo!

Hi Nova, excellent work on both ships and the dock. Very well represented from the original photo, I have seen many times myself over the years. I have both kits in my stash to be made, thanks again. Cheers from AU.

Ahoi Nova!

Excellent result-- so much model , crane and interest--vene on a modern ship....

Marjinn wrote;

>>> .....a small and simple project would give you a pleasant break? ..... <<<

good idea...-- I suggest however that is not the Normandie...(! )

Best wishes
Jim Baumann

Really great job!

Would you consider selling me a copy of your 3D printer crane?