Smile for the TIMES
I think this diorama can be called finished. Although, I am still adding small details here and there still. But here are some photos of diorama in its entirety since the last time I uploaded, under a different title. I have been struggling with it because of my figure painting skills over the two year period. I was never satisfied with the results, which always ended up being put aside until I could improve my skills. So here it is with another added, two figures. The theme is simple. Somewhere in Iraq, a group of insurgents are running towards a fight, to help their fellow comrades. Just has they run by the corner of the building, a freelance photographer is kneeling around the corner taking their photos, which in turn will be sold to the ‘TIMES’ magazine.
17 additional images. Click to enlarge.
John Healy said on August 15, 2019
That’s realistic! Nice job.
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Thank you John.
James B Robinson said on August 16, 2019
As usual, your work is impeccable. Very nice job Mr. King! Very nice.
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Kind of you James.
George R Blair Jr said on August 16, 2019
Exceptional work on a very detailed diorama. One thing I learned working on my model railroad is that scenes are never really done and more detail can always be added. At some point you simply have to stop. Your diorama looks perfect!
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
George R Blair Jr, well said. Totally agreed. I always think you can improved somewhere, no matter the scale and size. Even, if it is a tiny space. Thank you.
bob mack said on August 16, 2019
amazing action
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Thanks Bob.
Tom Cleaver said on August 16, 2019
More superbness from Charles.
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Kind regards Tom.
Craig Abrahamson said on August 16, 2019
“….improve my skills…” – ? I sure don’t see where any ‘improvement’ is needed in ANY of your dioramas you’ve posted over the years. Attention to detail is “above & beyond”.
Stunning workmanship, Charles – as usual.
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Its the old adage Craig Abrahamson. Artist are never satisfied with their work. Improvements can always be made.
Michel Verschuere said on August 16, 2019
Great skills at work, Charles. One thing I came across lately for another project is stenciling. Do you transfer from an inktjet-printed image? What is your technique and what glues/transfer liquids do you use? Eager to learn from you!
Sergi Juan said on August 16, 2019
Un diorama muy currado, con toda clase de detalles… muy guapo.
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Hi Sergi. Not exactly sure what you just wrote but I assume it’s positive.
David A. Thomas said on August 16, 2019
“A highly elaborated diorama, with all kinds of details…very handsome.”
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Thank you kindly David. I believe that was the translation.
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Thank you, Michel Verschuere. The stenciling are actually decals. I download the photos of what I like and send the photos off to a friend, who transfer them to decal form. Then I apply them with decal solution. There have been times that I use prints that I print out on paper and just glue them to the building using pva glue diluted heavily, depending on the thickness of the paper.
Jeff Bailey said on August 16, 2019
Another Charles King masterpiece. Outstanding, Chas!
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Kind regards Jeff. But Masterpiece? Not too sure about it. But appreciate the thought. 🙂
Greg Kittinger said on August 16, 2019
As always, love the small detail touches and the dynamic tension in your figure-oriented dioramas.
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
Thanks alot Greg Kittinger.
David A. Thomas said on August 16, 2019
Tell us about the figurines!
Charles King said on August 16, 2019
The figures are from FoG website. At least the 3 running figures in front. The photographer…. Mmmmm. I forgot. Let me check where its from and get back to you. I bought it some years back. Can’t remember exactly.
DE4EVER said on August 18, 2019
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Whewwwwww … This power outage went for long, seems close to a year. Hopefully this time it will be ok. Things here after Hurricane Maria … looking kind of better. And know with a new governor things seem somewhat brighter. This past Friday, members of Electrical Power Companies ( exterior assistance ), were here working on a few transformer and installations.
Hopefully I will be able to log in as usual … 🙂 . Normally, when I do any reply, I start from the first one. But Charles my friend, you have made me do things differently ( I really don’t mind, change is good ) . Your scene is the last one in this ” page “, I felt compelled to make my reply.
This scene is a very nice and interesting change of things. A well done and executed scene. Details are varied and well done. The colors chosen fit the part and in no way do they scream out. That second figure running kind of remembers me of a young Danny Trejo.
A job well done Charles, this one for sure gives me a WELCOME BACK FELING , thank you for sharing this project and the images.
Charles King said on August 18, 2019
Cheers DE4EVER. I am glad everything are going back to normality. On this end we are bless not to have anybof those horrible weather events like you guys have. God bless.
Thank you kindly for your kind words. That figure you mentioned, really never thought of it. I will have to look more closely.