Hasegawa 1/72 P-47D Engine run up
I enjoy photographing my models just as much as I like building them. Here's an example. I shot this scene with a Nikon Coolpix 950 ($18 on eBay). This camera has excellent depth of field. Tarmac is sand paper, crew chief is from the 1958 Monogram F-105B, fuel truck also from Hasegawa and bits here and there from eBay.
Gary Brantley said on July 8, 2021
That's a cool shot David @Thevid! Let's see some more of that scene! 🙂
David Garcia said on July 8, 2021
Thanks Gary. I only post one photo of the scene which is the finished product. I'll post more settings.
David Garcia said on July 9, 2021
Here is another scene. These images are one off and only made for the camera. The figures are from Hasegawa, Preiser and Revell and the P-38 is Hasegawa and the Jeep is Academy
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
Don Weixl said on July 8, 2021
Great depth of field is right. Cool composition and realistic lighting. Is that real prop blur or post production trickery?
David Garcia said on July 8, 2021
Hi Don. I shot this on a table top with one light source. The prop is spinning with the aid of a small fan. I try to remember and use brass tubing to mount the prop into a larger tube. I don't manipulate my photos except for cleaning up dust and such. I'm old school that way.
John vd Biggelaar said on July 9, 2021
Very realistic picture, David @thevid
The classic, but effective way to get a prop spinning.
Would love to see more pictures from this diorama.
David Garcia said on July 10, 2021
Hi John, thank you and yes indeed. I'm old school and don't really like manipulating my in post.
Spiros Pendedekas said on July 9, 2021
I thought it was photo of the real thing...
Congratulations David, on both model and pic taking!
David Garcia said on July 10, 2021
I really appreciate you comment. I'll post more.
Jimmy Zed said on July 9, 2021
Nice work, love the composition.
David Garcia said on July 10, 2021
Thank you Jimmy!
Robert Royes said on July 9, 2021
Very creative!
David Garcia said on July 10, 2021
thank you!