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Late 1940's French Street Scene 1/35. Scratch built buildings, MB figures and Tamiya car .

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  • PaulinKendal
    SMF Supporters
    • Jul 2021
    • 1608
    • Paul
    • Kendal

    #436
    Wow, this is superb! So much more than the sum of its parts, it is beautifully unified and convincing - I'm in awe!

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    • Neil Merryweather
      SMF Supporters
      • Dec 2018
      • 5188
      • London

      #437
      OMG John, that really is a TOUR de FORCE
      Definitely worth a 'Dogs' award
      Congratulations!

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      • JR
        • May 2015
        • 18273

        #438
        Originally posted by Mini Me
        What can I say JR..........Deffo the "Dogs"..........in checking with the committee it is by unanimous consent that you extend to yourself this time honored award that you have worked so long and hard for!! :thumb2:
        There you go Rick , thank you.Click image for larger version

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        Originally posted by Tim Marlow
        Excellent work John. You’ve nailed figures now haven’t you…..the interaction of the groups is natural. I can almost hear the accordion playing in the background……
        Thank you very much Tim, very kind of you to say .
        Originally posted by Allen Dewire
        Meine Fresse!!!!...........Dang Dude 2, This work is absolutely outstanding!!! The whole scene works and the little details are incredible. Your flower works are so realistic......Looks like the work in your own garden has been carried over to this dio. Stand up and take a bow Sir, you deserve it!!! PM a little later too.........

        Prost
        Allen
        Dude 1, thank you , indeed the flowers did in fact come from the garden via the glycerin bottle and some paint . :smiling3:
        Originally posted by Valeron
        Absolutely brilliant. The level of detail is fantastic.
        Many thanks Mike .
        Originally posted by scottie3158
        John,
        Stand up at take a bow my friend that is an excellent piece of the modellers craft.
        Appreciate this coming from you Paul .

        Originally posted by Jim R
        That is superb John. So much to look at and admire. The figures are great - you have really got figures sorted. As usual the buildings are spot on. Love the flowers. You have really captured the atmosphere of a typical French street .
        Cheers Jim, and thank you for such nice comments .
        Originally posted by PaulinKendal
        Wow, this is superb! So much more than the sum of its parts, it is beautifully unified and convincing - I'm in awe!
        Very kind of you to say Paul .
        Originally posted by Neil Merryweather
        OMG John, that really is a TOUR de FORCE
        Definitely worth a 'Dogs' award
        Congratulations!
        Glad you think so Neil, thank you for your help and support .

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        • stillp
          SMF Supporters
          • Nov 2016
          • 8093
          • Pete
          • Rugby

          #439
          C'est tres superbe John! Formidable!
          Pete

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          • GerryW
            • Feb 2021
            • 1757

            #440
            Brilliant work there, great details and interaction going on, glad that you found the odds and ends useful.

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            • Mark1
              • Apr 2021
              • 4156

              #441
              Love it John, great composition, as Jim said its got atmosphere, the dogs award is well deserved. :thumb2:

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              • minitnkr
                Charter Rabble member
                • Apr 2018
                • 7538
                • Paul
                • Dayton, OH USA

                #442
                Love this busy scene. Especially the flowers.

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                • Peter Gillson
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 2594

                  #443
                  Very nice composition, lots of interest, and very well executed. One to be proud of.

                  Peter

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                  • adt70hk
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Sep 2019
                    • 10409

                    #444
                    John

                    The others have pretty much said it all. That really is very, very good indeed.

                    Very well done.

                    Andrew

                    PS see you Sunday!

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                    • Steve Jones
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 6615

                      #445
                      OMG mate! Best thing ever. Really enjoyed watching this come together. Great to see your enjoying your modelling again. Great work my friend

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                      • Graeme C.
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Apr 2018
                        • 1604
                        • Graeme
                        • UK

                        #446
                        Brilliant work Monsieur Race! A lot of detail & interest in a busy scene.

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                        • JR
                          • May 2015
                          • 18273

                          #447
                          Originally posted by stillp
                          C'est tres superbe John! Formidable!
                          Pete
                          Thanks Peter.

                          Originally posted by GerryW
                          Brilliant work there, great details and interaction going on, glad that you found the odds and ends useful.
                          Many thanks Gerry, and thanks for the figures and the bike, very kind of you .
                          Originally posted by Mark1
                          Love it John, great composition, as Jim said its got atmosphere, the dogs award is well deserved. :thumb2:
                          Cheers Mark, been great fun to do. Thanks goes to Rick for the award !

                          Originally posted by minitnkr
                          Love this busy scene. Especially the flowers.
                          Cheers Paul :thumb2:, yes they came out very well following the glycerin treatment and some paint.
                          Originally posted by Peter Gillson
                          Very nice composition, lots of interest, and very well executed. One to be proud of.

                          Peter
                          Thank you Peter, and thanks for the drains you sent me some time ago .
                          Originally posted by adt70hk
                          John

                          The others have pretty much said it all. That really is very, very good indeed.

                          Very well done.

                          Andrew

                          PS see you Sunday!
                          Cheers Andrew, yes hopefully it will be nice to meet up again and to meet junior.

                          Originally posted by Steve Jones
                          OMG mate! Best thing ever. Really enjoyed watching this come together. Great to see your enjoying your modelling again. Great work my friend

                          Cheers mate, glad you liked it :thumb2: Mike says I should take it to St Ives next year !

                          Originally posted by Graeme C.
                          Brilliant work Monsieur Race! A lot of detail & interest in a busy scene.
                          Thanks a lot Graeme, and thanks for following.

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                          • JR
                            • May 2015
                            • 18273

                            #448
                            Pleased to say this has been allowed into the house ! The third one ever, the Polish bakers has now been relegated to the cave .
                            After all that the Mossie can begin in earnest.

                            Thanks for following and the kind comments .Much appreciated.

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                            • Steve Jones
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 6615

                              #449
                              Originally posted by John Race
                              Mike says I should take it to St Ives next year !
                              Totally dude! Has gold medal written all over it

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                              • Jack L
                                SMF Supporters
                                • Jul 2018
                                • 1270
                                • Cheltenham

                                #450
                                John this is museum quality!

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