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Bob http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=30102&whichpage=1 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=38921 http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45371 http://www.freewebs.com/santmod/ Country: USA | Posts: 3262 joakleaf Engine Wiper Supporting Member Posted - 12/03/2017 :  08:10:47 AM     Looking good - what is height of diorama? Country: USA | Posts: 248 Frank Palmer Fireman Posted - 12/03/2017 :  10:20:58 AM       Oh boy this is it! Envelope please, and the winner is . . . "A European Christmas Diorama by Carl B." Country: USA | Posts: 4394 kebmo Fireman Posted - 12/03/2017 :  10:34:11 AM       we're gonna have to wait a couple days to see the finished product, but the wait is well worth it. even my wife's dying to see it. if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Country: USA | Posts: 1232 Carl B Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/03/2017 :  11:16:25 AM       Bill, Ted, Bob, and Jim thank you for your comments and kind words. Jim- the height of the unit is 11 1/2", which is the very top of the tallest buildings. Frank- thanks but....no flash photography please! Kevin- I did post one day early this last update and... I've decided to jump ahead of my usual Wednesday post as well..I'll post the last shots this Tuesday morning which is December 4th ..the deadline. The photography of "night" is quite difficult to capture and gives me fits. Then onto color correction software and tweaking---it takes hours! Country: USA | Posts: 2653 kebmo Fireman Posted - 12/03/2017 :  11:34:20 AM       waiting with bated breath.... if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Country: USA | Posts: 1232 Carl B Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/05/2017 :  07:30:44 AM       Ready for display. Final pix were difficult to capture properly....but I have several daylight and sunset attempts. This project certainly was different for me. Virtually no wood structures, my usual medium, but nearly all styrene or plaster. Learned a few things too. It took on a different direction during construction, less Christmas intensity and more urban. Of course, more money was spent than originally thought, mostly in LP figures. However, I'm glad I tried it. And it's a new traditional annual decoration that will be displayed for years to come. It now sits in its assigned place. Miss Darlene is happy, which is all that matters. (for this project anyway!) Funny, how visitors look at modeling in a totally different way- when Christmas is the theme. Thanks to everyone who watched and/or commented, compliments, suggestions and criticism too! You make it worthwhile to post! I hope to begin a first time ever (for me) scratchbuild project in 2018.... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Country: USA | Posts: 2653 Michael Hohn Fireman Posted - 12/05/2017 :  07:55:40 AM       Carl, Absolutely fantastic. Wood’nt you know it turned out great even though it’s styrene. I’m definitely showing it to my wife. It reminds me of places we’ve been. Mike _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Nobody living can ever stop me, as I go walking that freedom highway -- Woody Guthrie Country: USA | Posts: 3443 kebmo Fireman Posted - 12/05/2017 :  07:57:18 AM       spectacular! if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Country: USA | Posts: 1232 Bill Gill Fireman Posted - 12/05/2017 :  08:21:45 AM     Wonderful day or night! Country: USA | Posts: 2090 Frank Palmer Fireman Posted - 12/05/2017 :  09:22:51 AM       Truly a most excellent project. The curved stone with the arches adds a nice touch. I'm sure you and Darlene will enjoy this for many years to come. P.S. Can't wait to see what you add to it next year, and the next year, . . . ! Edited by - Frank Palmer on 12/05/2017 09:24:43 AM Country: USA | Posts: 4394 MarkF Engineer Premium Member Posted - 12/05/2017 :  09:43:03 AM     Well done! The pictures are fantastic! Mark Country: USA | Posts: 13676 Orionvp17 Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/05/2017 :  09:50:04 AM     Wow!!! Very, very nicely done! Bravo! Pete in Michigan Country: USA | Posts: 5785 Guff Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/05/2017 :  09:54:34 AM     Beautiful pictures and a fantastic display! Wonderful!! Country: USA | Posts: 1368 sgtbob Fireman Premium Member Posted - 12/05/2017 :  10:16:04 AM       WONDERFUL !! Fantastic modeling job as well as photography. 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