Almost complete NY Cop scene

[English Jules]

Getting some good figures in a month or so (the ones used are just for scale effect). Just a few bits left to do, like the sidewalk detail, touch ups and weathering. Cop cars have seat belts and buckles added

[hvymtl]

Pretty cool dio. don't forget the box of donuts in the front seats. LOL Michael

[English Jules]

based on this foto

Edited March 26, 2013 by English Jules

[Agent G]

The only issue I see is the figure you have is dressed in a uniform from the '50's-'60's.

We ditched the blouse, Sam Browne, and crossdraw holster for everyday wear in the late '60's.

The guy in the photo is, I believe from Traffic, hence the boots and breeches.

Everything else looks pretty darn good.

I can hear it now,

" Murphy, there's one darn traffic stanchion in all of lower Manhattan and you hit it. Lad, just how did that happen?"

G

[Nxr]

looks like 1999-2002 period judging by cars

[English Jules]

looks like 1999-2002 period judging by cars

little bit before. i dont like die cast cars, which is only what i can get for that gen Crown vic. I was more bothered about the damage etc.

The only issue I see is the figure you have is dressed in a uniform from the '50's-'60's.

We ditched the blouse, Sam Browne, and crossdraw holster for everyday wear in the late '60's.

The guy in the photo is, I believe from Traffic, hence the boots and breeches.

Everything else looks pretty darn good.

I can hear it now,

" Murphy, there's one darn traffic stanchion in all of lower Manhattan and you hit it. Lad, just how did that happen?"

G

Yup i know it is, hence the first line of text.

[GeeBee]

Had a look on your FB page this morning, some real nice images on there, your certainly a talented modeller ....

[niteowl7710]

The real wrecked car is indeed a traffic unit (as Wayne correctly gathered from the uniform of the officer in the sidewalk). The wrecked vehicle itself is an '05 Vic, but the accident happened within the past few years as there's a slicktop Highway Patrol Charger in the background and those were 2010's.

[Agent G]

Serves me right for looking at pics and not reading the text Duh, Wayne.

The real wrecked car is indeed a traffic unit (as Wayne correctly gathered from the uniform of the officer in the sidewalk). The wrecked vehicle itself is an '05 Vic, but the accident happened within the past few years as there's a slicktop Highway Patrol Charger in the background and those were 2010's.

Yes indeed. Don't get hung up on the chrome grill. NYPD has an ungodly number of marked cars and parts get traded all the time. This is most likely not the first time that particular car has had an owee, hence the chrome grill.

I wore those boots and breeches for three years James, it means only one thing, and that is not invading Poland.

I like the diorama a lot. It captures the feel of the pic well.

G

[Harry P.]

This may be a small point, but the traffic light looks really good!

[crazyrichard]

nice job !!

[English Jules]

thanks guys. i found this pic much later on and doing the detail of manhole cover etc from it.

[Jim B]

I like it. Nice detailing. Where did you get those figures, & where are you getting your new ones?

[charlie8575]

Nice job with the accident damage.

Mass State Police still uses the Sam Brown belt, I think. Perhaps it would be nice to have some newer police/fire figures on the market.

Charlie Larkin

[Jim B]

The only place I've found modern fire fighters is here:http://stores.ebay.com/3-inches-under?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Police Car Models does sell some "modern" police & sheriff figures:http://www.policecarmodels.com/figuresnew.html

[darthsideous]

Really nice job so far! This thread is great not only a nice looking diorama, but it's really cool to learn about the time periods of the police cars and uniforms.