desert dio (whats he saying)

[geegad]

well about done just one question for you should i leave the half tank on or take it out please give advice...?

[spanner570]

Hi, John, first off, what a cracking mini dio, yet it says loads, really nice.

The half tank? To my mind it's gotta go. My eyes keep wandering over to it, I think it detracts from the main subject..... the conversation.

Then move the main tank to the centre.

Just my observations on an excellent model.

Well done,

Ron

[Guest]

Well to some art scholars, i suppose it would add some uniqueness and individual artistic flair to the piece as it's unusual.

Constructive critisism from myself would be to take it off as it doesn't hold the same 3D effect and snappy quality as the rest of the setting.

Maybe if you could "border" behind the half-tank and the rock wall type thing ....it would sort of finish it off ?????

And i think the Arabs saying "i'll swap my donkey for your tank ... it'll get you further in this desert"

[aaron]

John i love this, im a fan of "early" panzers. Great weathering good work with the chipping.

The donkey looks great too, i have looked at this figure kit for a dak panzer 3 ausf g. I think you did it justice

[spanner570]

John, just thought of a caption for your excellent model........

"Come closer friend, and I will hit the mosquito that is biting your neck with my big stick!"

My coat is on and I'm on my way...

Ron

[papa 695]

Hi John first of all a very nice diorama indeed, and is he syaing " have you seen a pregnant lady with the name of Mary anywhere? "

[Guest]

`what kind of animal is this?`

[Guest]

Great dio John! Though I knew you wouldn't let us down having watched the P2 take shape.

I'd take it out, the tank should be the focal point with their interaction with the Bedouin.

As for what's being said, the Germans are asking for directions & the Arab chap is saying " you're an ass if you go that way!

Patrick

[stona]

First what a lovely job you've made of that.

Second,I'm with all above,take the half tank out,it distracts and leads the eye away from what is already a good and interesting composition with the other tank and the fella on the donkey.

That's just my honest opinion, and I'm no dioramist .I think your half tank is a clever idea which,for me anyway,doesn't quite work in this composition.

Cheers

Steve

[geegad]

thanks lads for all the kind words and advice steve'patrick'colin'ron the half a tank has gone you have a in all you comments said what ive been thinking....cheers lads

and to mobear'ian .arron thank you for your kind words as well its what makes this hobby worth it when you've got the backing of some top lads on here

thanks again all concerned for youre views :kiss:

[Guest]

A magnificent dio mate, a treat to the eye, and it creates a story in your mind, great work all round on this build....

[Guest]

Great dio and a perfect composition without the half-a-tank, as the others have said

[Guest]

Hi john, great diorama, I love it!! The tank is fantastic!!

If you allow me I also prefer without tank.

I have an idea (it's only a comment) in my first diorama (pink panther Land Rover in desert) I put pigments on the sand and it could only to my deal very well. Very nice tonalities stay.

Regards

Polux

[yak face]

Fantastic dio john ! Excellent work and composition. I know im a bit late and youve already taken the half tank out but i would have said the same, it looks better with the tank in the middle . cheers tony

[geegad]

A magnificent dio mate, a treat to the eye, and it creates a story in your mind, great work all round on this build....

cheers ray thanks for the kind words..

john