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Dioramas: Buildings & Ruins
Ruined buildings and city scenes.
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Panzergrenadier - Italy 1943-45
Maher_R
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Dubayy, United Arab Emirates
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Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2017 - 04:19 PM UTC
Hello gentlemen,

Here is a scale model diorama of Panzergrenadier - Italy 1943-45 in 1/35 Scale; I’ve used the following kits and made some extra stuff from scratch!

Parts used:

Dragon Panzergrenadier Italy 1943-45 kit #6348
Tamiya German Infantry Italian Campaign 1943 kit #89742
k59production M.g.42 kit #C-009
RB Panzerfaust 30m kit #35A17
A couple of resin items

Here is a link to a video with more details!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4XJSFObXQU

I hope you’ll like it!

Best regards,

Maher







Steven000
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Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2017 - 05:08 PM UTC
That looks fantastic Maher!
Very cool

Kind regards
Steven
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HISTORICUS FORMA
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Posted: Thursday, October 05, 2017 - 07:35 PM UTC
nice built, nice photos and great video. Congrats and thanks
Maher_R
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Posted: Friday, October 06, 2017 - 02:02 AM UTC
Steven & Engin,

Thank you gentlemen.. Much appreciated!

Maher
justsendit
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Posted: Friday, October 06, 2017 - 04:31 AM UTC
Maher,

Very nice subject interaction, groundwork, building, and photography. The cable hanging from the rafter is a very nice touch as well. This is an outstanding composition overall.

One minor observation: The MG seems to be pointing at the lower figure’s hand and/or at the corner of the structure. However, nicely done!🍺

—mike
obg153
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Posted: Friday, October 06, 2017 - 05:42 AM UTC
Exceptional details & painting! Really impressed with how the dog actually looks furry. That ruin looks a lot like an old Italeri from many moons ago. Great scene, thanks for posting!
edoardo
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Posted: Friday, October 06, 2017 - 10:39 AM UTC
wow! taht dog is real!!
wery well done!
ciao
edo
Maher_R
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 03:57 PM UTC
Mike, Jack & Edoardo,

Thank you gentleman.. That really encourages me to spend more time towards these subjects!

Cheers,

Maher
Biggles2
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 07:36 PM UTC
The stonework looks like an old Italeri piece. If so, what did you use to improve it?
Maher_R
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 08:23 PM UTC

Quoted Text

The stonework looks like an old Italeri piece. If so, what did you use to improve it?



It is the Italeri kit indeed re-boxed by Tamiya.
I've used kids modeling clay to complete the backside and thin layers of Styrofoam to enhance the front side!
HTH

Cheers,

Maher
Maher_R
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2017 - 08:26 PM UTC
Here are some photos:







Some more details in the video here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4XJSFObXQU
skyray
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Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 11:31 AM UTC
What to say, excellent,idea is original.I like scratch.Everything is detailed. The bike is original.Than You!
Blade48mrd
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Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 11:54 PM UTC
Maher -

This is so masterfully done. Love the photo background. Details are exceptional and so realistic making the scene come alive. From the walls of the ruin, to the fur on the German Shepard and lantern added, just so well done. I was almost expecting to hear night sounds like a cricket or something with the night scene. Thanks for sharing.

Mike
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Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 03:52 PM UTC
Maher this is a real gem, brilliant in every way. Bravo ! – what’s next?
strongarden
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Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 08:18 PM UTC
Like it?! Maher, I love it!
Excellent idea, nice and smooth craftsmanship. I really appreciate something so simple yet complete and well done.
Great job!

Cheers
Dave
Maher_R
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Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 11:50 PM UTC
Gentlemen,

I really appreciate your kind words and I thank you all for your support!

A couple of projects ahead, but first things first.. Need to finish some work & family commitments, then I hope in a couple of weeks I'll be able to get back to the bench!

Cheers,

Maher

maartenboersma
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Posted: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 - 02:52 AM UTC
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