jeffreyw3 | 08 Apr 2015 9:20 a.m. PST |
Apologies if this has already been posted: link |
Old Glory | 08 Apr 2015 9:58 a.m. PST |
That looks really great. What I find interesting about these types of dioramas is that usually the actual figures are not that great but the overall presentation is superb. Do wargamers put to much emphasis on "THE FIGURE" and not the overall look of what they are doing? Regards Russ Dunaway |
dwight shrute | 08 Apr 2015 10:20 a.m. PST |
Pretty much all Airfix H0/00 figures , many converted at great length … |
Jcfrog | 08 Apr 2015 11:13 a.m. PST |
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bobspruster | 08 Apr 2015 12:10 p.m. PST |
Wow, nice to see all that plastic, and the conversions were a labor of love, for sure! Bob |
Marc at work | 08 Apr 2015 12:15 p.m. PST |
Russ – definitely. And the internet, and digital photography has accelerated the trend. Our inspiration as kids was old grainy B&W in a mag or a book. Now figures are painted for photography. Progress… |
Dave Jackson | 08 Apr 2015 12:21 p.m. PST |
Good point Russ. I agree and had made the same observation to myself about the detail on the figs vs the overall impression. |
jeffreyw3 | 08 Apr 2015 12:38 p.m. PST |
The thing I like about dioramas is the story aspect, which does a lot to ensure that the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts. It's all about the scene. Unfortunately, with a company stand of eight 28mm figures, in a game, all you have to think about are the figures themselves. Terrain is so critical to a diorama's overall impact, but it's more of an add-on with troop stands. The other thing I appreciate about dioramas is that they're one-to-one--things just look more "natural," no matter the detail on the figure. With games, where the buildings and troops and ground scales are completely at odds, I think it tends to put the miniatures out front because the scene is so artificial. |
War In 15MM | 08 Apr 2015 12:42 p.m. PST |
Russ, I give pretty serious attention to all the figures I paint and modify but the reason I am so attracted to 15mm/18mm is because I love the look of a large battlefield with regiments advancing, artillery placed and served, cavalry poised, farms, woods, streams, and perhaps a village that looks like a village rather than just a marker representing a village. The long shots of this diorama really capture that magic. |
Old Glory | 08 Apr 2015 1:56 p.m. PST |
One of the reasons I have always love the Peter Gilder/Peter Morby style figures and OG figures show that --- I have heard all the comments about the "hey Steve" pose(started by a competitor by the way) and the "is he looking up at an airplane" ?? However, many I am afraid miss the point of looking at units and armies and the movement within when spread out across the battlefield/table. the greater appearance of movement the better. War in 15 -- I always drool when looking at you photos and you reasoning is the same reason I personally prefer 15/18mm and/or 10mm!!!! regards Russ Dunaway |
Veteran Cosmic Rocker | 08 Apr 2015 2:35 p.m. PST |
It strikes me as inherently risky to use a vacuum cleaner to get the dust off – I would be losing a fair few figures up the pipe if I was doing it. Seeing the old Airfix figures brings back very fond memories of my games as a lad, using Don Feathersotne's rules (the multi-coloured firing stick for shot and the wire/coat hanger for canister fire was always a highlight of any battle). |
War In 15MM | 08 Apr 2015 4:10 p.m. PST |
Thanks Russ. I'm deep into painting my French and Indian War collection which is overwhelmingly composed of Blue Moon 15mm/18mm. I hope that will generate a little drool when it is posted around October. Richard |
Markconz | 08 Apr 2015 5:29 p.m. PST |
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