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Post by modelmaniac on Oct 10, 2005 6:11:20 GMT -5
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Post by seanrgb on Oct 10, 2005 6:42:51 GMT -5
wow those are amazing
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Post by tigertankman on Oct 10, 2005 11:17:17 GMT -5
Looking great!
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Post by crockett on Oct 10, 2005 13:35:57 GMT -5
Sorry, but I must point out that your diorama base has exposed foam as well as unpainted plaster showing. As for the M41, the TC shouldn't be wearing a CVC helmet. I think the old WWll leather brainbucket is called for. The track looks like it needs some attention as well, not really in a realistic position around the sprocket area, also silvered decals all around. Perhaps the "artist" can give you a refund on the M41 dio.
As for the Sd.Kfz. 140, the parting lines left on the pioneer tools leave something to be desired. The turret side plate clearly shows where it was clipped off of the sprue, with no clean up. While these works are not horribly done, they certainly aren't commission level models, IMHO and I am suprised that they were purchased. The builds show lack of attention to detail and quality construction that an "experienced modeler" would address, especially on commission.
I know you are very proud of your vast collection of purchased models, and I don't want to put you down, but, I'm just being honest and forthright in saying that I believe you could have done much better for your money using another modeler to build these kits.
Respectfully,
Steve
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Post by modelmaniac on Oct 11, 2005 21:31:42 GMT -5
Many thanks for your kind compliments, seanrgb and tigertankman!
Thanks for your comments, Steve. You've made several good points which my modeler
("Art Instructor") asked for, so as to improve his future works. I'll translate all for him.
As for the M41, it's an armor, not a dio. I made the base myself some time ago, I showed it
because I got frequent question like "Why don't you build yourself?". This is something that
I built and the quality is typical of my work. It's evident that I'd better have others build
models for me. Your comments on this helped answer a question - whether I should keep
the base in a showcase or throw it into a trashbin. The latter seems more appropriate now!
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Post by Bluecorsair on Oct 11, 2005 22:37:17 GMT -5
Modelmaniac,
While Steve is right in all that he says, I think your assessment of your abilities are far from right, I have seen alot worse, it seems to me that you could very easily be a quality builder yourself if you wanted to be. But, therein lies the rub, doesn't it? you obviously do not have the time to build?? You must like it, otherwise you would not be doing what you are doing with the models you have! Anyway, it is obvious that you can do it if you wanted to. There is a enigma here for me to ponder, or not.
Whatever the case, good luck to you.
Bill
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Post by modelmaniac on Oct 12, 2005 20:57:25 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Bill, for your kind comments. In fact I have plenty of time to build
but not the talent. I also don't like the smell of paints, thinner and glue. Smoking is
already hazardous to my health, so it's better not to mess around with those things.
Thanks for your kind blessings. Good luck to you too.
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