Scout car. Looks like things were getting a little hot at the front!
And maybe it is time to find better cover. I am goofing with the new series of backgrounds I picked up today at a gigantic collectors event in Orange County CA.. This is one of them.
I just had to have the one with the Stukas diving in.
Hope you enjoy.
California Steve
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Craig Abrahamson said on March 8, 2015
Ya know...your name popped (pooped?) 🙂 into my head as soon as I saw the "header". I somehow KNEW that was your post. Nice work.
California Steve said on March 8, 2015
Thanks Craig, I went back and added the German scout car down the road.
California Steve
Craig Abrahamson said on March 8, 2015
Oh yeah...btw, where do you display all those terrific dioramas?
California Steve said on March 8, 2015
I am lucky enough to have a good size man cave. And also I have made many of these for other modelers. My brother in law has about six. Some I haven't posted here. When I finish his latest, we have planed to do a proper series photo shoot of all them. With a proper camera. I will post that at a latter date.
California Steve
Rob Pollock said on March 9, 2015
Nice dio, Steve. Looks like you take as much care with Photoshop as with the models, which attention to detail pays off.
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
Thank you very much Rob.
California Steve
bob mack said on March 9, 2015
is your last name spielberg...neat project
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
Thank you Bob. These are fun to set up. Glad you liked.
California Steve
Simon Whitney said on March 9, 2015
Nicely done Steve.
You have got the knack of these diorama`s.
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
I have to say Simon. Modeling is fun, but I sure like goofing to get different photo effects.
California Steve
Morne Meyer said on March 9, 2015
Amazing. The right backdrop sets the scene! Well done as usual Steve!
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
Thank you very much Morne.
California Steve
Jaime Carreon said on March 9, 2015
Steve, is it just me, or is your scout car driver wearing a cheesehead? 🙂
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
Why yes! Well no. They padded the MG railing to keep them from banging their heads. A army of cheese heads? Where have I seen that before? That cracked me up Jaime.
California Steve
Bill Koppos said on March 9, 2015
Stukas rule! Best terror weapon ever. But aren't those Krauts in the Citroen a bit close to the freindly fire? And I guess the scout car driver bailed?
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
I couldn't pass up the background with the Stukas. And as for close. I would guess someone forgot to unfold the sector map all the way.
As for the driver he grabbed some paper and said he will be right back. Haa Haa!.
Strange things happen in battle.
I hope you like.
California Steve
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on March 9, 2015
Amazing stuff, Steve. Love the backdrops. Sure adds to the models. Who makes the backdrops?
Them aufklarer are really pushing it, in their quest for intel. I'd want an 8 rad, myself.
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
Thanks Benard. The backdrops were made by a private party and sold only at these shows. They sure add a lot. As for the 8.. Someone didn't unfold the map all the way before calling in the strike. That narrowed things up a bit. Ok I'm making it up, but it sure is fun. Thanks for the nice words.
California Steve
Mike Maynard said on March 9, 2015
Hi-Ho Steve-a-ree-no! If you remember that line it will show your age and you probably watched too much TV. Great work on both counts, the background nails it!
California Steve said on March 9, 2015
Thank you very much Mike. Now it wasn't Hi-Ho neighbor.
Was it from the Steve Allen Show? That's my best guess.
California Steve
Bernd Müller said on March 10, 2015
Its hard to write replies, while seeking for shelter under the computer desk !
🙂
Great build and well made. Cool stuff, Steve !
California Steve said on March 10, 2015
Thank you very much Bernd. These are sure a lot of fun to set up.
Glad you liked.
California Steve