Randy D Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Hi Folks, Have been working on this off an on. Building a one foot square diorama that features an old 'cat' out back of a general contractor's lot. Timeframe is the 80's and the D7 that was war surplus has been sitting for a few years. The D7 is from Mirror Models.... Below is a pic from their web site, a really nice kit of almost 600 parts. Here are a few reference shots from an auction site.... some progress pics.... That is all for now, Thanks for looking in! Randy Edited October 29, 2016 by Randy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Great job Randy. Mirror Models have some really nice kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 gorgeous weathering .. looks like the 1/1 .. love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie_modler Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Nice weathering, as Richard said "looks like the 1:1". Digging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 WOW...the weathering looks awesome..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Great job of building the D7. I wish e that they would build this kit in 1/24 or 1/25th scale for all of us non military modelers Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Cant wait to see more! Beautiful job Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 The weathering is off the charts! Beautiful work Randy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hi Folks, Thanks Matt, I think this one is their best yet. Richard, Just trying to keep up with you my friend Hi Scott, Thanks Mate ! Hi Mark, Glad you like it. Carl, Thank you and I know what you mean. Hello Fabrizio, Thanks buddy! Hi Dennis, Appreciate the kind words! Some progress, Ground cover added to the base... Making up a two wall wedge shaped building to anchor the back of the scene. Plastruct sheet goods and strip stock. adding some detail and power pole ... Small tree to finish the left side of the back... The right side of the back gets a fence corner... That is all for now, Thanks for looking in! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 One of the best dioramas I've seen on this forum, and one of the best examples of weathered equipment. Simply a true pleasure to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Wow! Just incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 mannnn thats gorgeous !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 This is really cool. Way to show off your skills.My little guy love heavy equipment - he would loose his mind over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlueTube Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Nailed It! RegardsBrian Kroon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Hi Folks, Thank you Chris ! Cary, you are too kind ! Thanks Warren ! Hi Richard, Thanks buddy Hi Mark, Glad you like it. Thanks Steve. Appreciate it Brian ! Thank you for commenting Bill ! Getting closer to the finish..... That is all for now, Thanks for looking in! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Absolutely stunning! May she "rust in peace" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Well I don't know what to say, that is outstanding in the extreme, awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Very impressive dio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Excellent, outstanding work. From the looks of the corner of the door stoop you may have used too much salt during the ice storms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 yeah right ....posting pics of a real yard ....making us believe its a model ...tssssss randy its insane , realism is insane !! love it ! the close up with the barrel , door and concrete splab > whow the wire spool !!! man awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Awesome work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Incredibly realistic! Fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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