Hello again!
My figures aren´t glossy. Its the fotos that I took. I take fotos with flash because if I don´t take with flash the fotos are very dark...

The idea and execution of this diorama is outstanding. There are some problems. If I were these guys commander I would ream them a new one. The M79 cracked open and just laying there! Son if there is this much dust wouldn't you want to keep your weapons free of it? Also where is you grenade ammo belt? Without grenades it isn't even a good club. Why is all that stuff on the hood?

The GI in the helmet with the late model M16 ammo pouch has hand grenades hanging off the grenade pouches. Put the grenades where they belong, you can get them out of the pouch when you need them. Also where did you get the antique "Walkie Talkie" radio.

The radio in the back should be OD in color, unless they borrowed it from the navy. No it was the Arizona National Guard who lent them the jeep. If anyone from commo saw one of those radios on the hood kiss your hiney goodbye. The one near the windshield looks more like a 46 than the one installed in the jeep. Is that supposed to be a PRC77 radio on the fender? It sort of looks like one, give it to the guy with the walkie talkie.

Where did they get all the ALICE gear? We didn't get that stuff if I remember right until well after the war.

Why does the jeep have white stars and the rest of the markings in black?

I know this is nit-picking but this is how I remember it. The diorama to me is that of a couple of newbies who are about to run up against the First Sergeant's unhappy side! The two standing GIs look as if they just got the jeep out of the mud. I don't have a problem with different colored dust. Vietnam was a place where you could be up to your waist in mud and be choking on dust! It would change color when it dried.

Great project buddy! I am doing a armoured m151a1 brilliant! YOu have inspired me to do a Veitnam project

there are some movies like "green berets" with Jonh Wayne that showed green berets with this kind of radio.
I hope you like the first part of diorama. When the diorama will be complete I wil put another fotos.
Thanks for your considerations.
With best regards
HUGO PEREIRA

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there are some movies like "green berets" with Jonh Wayne that showed green berets with this kind of radio.
I hope you like the first part of diorama. When the diorama will be complete I wil put another fotos.
Thanks for your considerations.
With best regards
HUGO PEREIRA

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there are some movies like "green berets" with Jonh Wayne that showed green berets with this kind of radio.
I hope you like the first part of diorama. When the diorama will be complete I wil put another fotos.
Thanks for your considerations.
With best regards
HUGO PEREIRA

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Hello!
I don't understand the comment?
Sorry...

hiya mate where did u get the helmet on the bonet of the jeep from???

im looking foward to some more progress =]

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there are some movies like "green berets" with Jonh Wayne that showed green berets with this kind of radio.
I hope you like the first part of diorama. When the diorama will be complete I wil put another fotos.
Thanks for your considerations.
With best regards
HUGO PEREIRA

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Hello!
I don't understand the comment?
Sorry...

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What he means by that is hugo is that you shouldn't take history lessons from movies since they are often more inaccurate then accurate. And the movie you used for reference might just be one of these inaccurate movies.

The helmet in question is one that came with the Verlinden figure of a black GI reclining. It is a stand-alone item - ie, one without a head in it, as often happens...!
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Hope this helps.

Otherwise - I think the dio is well thought out but as already noted above, contains some inaccurate items. There are so many references to the Vietnam war, in books and online, that it should be easy to find accurate photos and research material without resorting to films or Hollywood treatments of the war.
I think a bit of refining here and there, and it's good to go!

thanks for that dude =-]

have you done some more progress with it then ?

Hugo,

It's lookin good my friend. Remember we all didn't get to where we are without practice. Your concepts are great. Colors need some minor work, but over all you are doing well. I always look at other artist's work to learn the best techniques possible. Be sure to read many of the articles posted for weathering and painting figures and vehicles. There is a wealth of information out there. And never give up, my friend. You are doing just fine. If you continually strive to improve your skills you will only see better results in time. I've been painting since I was 13, but didn't really hit the paydirt, so to speak, until my late 20's. Read, read and reread and you will learn the tricks and tips of the masters. Everytime I change from armor to figures I have to reread the masters to reteach myself what I need to accomplish. If it sounds hard, it isn't, just get after it until you are satisfied. I personally am not where I'd like to be, but I always keep trying. You are off to a great start, so get after it and "get er done". Keep us posted on the progress of your dio Hugo.

Thx for sharing, Ski.

Check out some of my pics of my latest dio in the works. I followed the advice of some of the masters.