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Operation Goodwood
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 04:27 PM UTC
Piwi explains how he built his latest Diorama - Operation Goodwood.



Operation Goodwood



If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 04:59 PM UTC
Great feature to start with Keith. Congratulations to Pierre, and also to you for your first Editor addition! Here's to many more!

Vinnie
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 05:17 PM UTC
Hi Piwi,

Excellent bit of work there. Simple, cleaver and with a nice touch of humour.

This one should bring a smile to anyones face

I think you've achieved a very natural and realistic setting and made excellent use of the kits you choose.

I like it a lot, brilliant and thanks for sharing.

Keith, thanks for posting the feature.

Cheers

Al
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 08:26 PM UTC
Nice feature. It includes a bit of everything. Well done to everyone.
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Posted: Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 08:39 PM UTC
Nice, simple and well done.
I like it.
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Posted: Friday, September 08, 2006 - 01:58 PM UTC
HI all,

Thanks for your kind words !
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Posted: Friday, September 08, 2006 - 02:06 PM UTC
Hehe! I like it. Ingenious! Nice and simple with humour! Nice work.
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Posted: Friday, September 08, 2006 - 02:18 PM UTC
It's a superb model. I this you've made a great job of the Verlinden kit, it looks very convinceing. The layout of the vehicles and figures is excellent, it tells the story very well and makes good, economic use of the space.

Two thoughts about things you might have done differently. Firstly I wonder if the vehicles, particularly the tyres should have a light coat of mud or dust. Secondly You often see ponds with longer grass or reed growth around the water's edge.

These are very minor points though - it really is a super piece of work and I enjoyed the article very much. Congratulations!


Sean
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Posted: Friday, September 08, 2006 - 02:52 PM UTC
Nice one Piwi. Great use of all the items included. Apart from creating something different and fresh, its all well made and ties together beautifully.
The Verlinden building really sets the scene and provides an excellent background. The additions to the daimler is another impressive part of the scene.
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Posted: Friday, September 08, 2006 - 08:23 PM UTC
Very nice job! I like it. One question though, shouldn't the washing machine be hooked to the rear tire? Does the jeep have front wheel drive ? I'm not too sure.
piwi
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Posted: Friday, September 15, 2006 - 03:29 PM UTC
Hi all,

Sean I appreciate your ideas about the pound and the tyres.

Ken, I based my idea on this photo :

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