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jdofmemi
Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 1:05:39 AM
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I just put it in Google Translate. and went through all 19 current pages.

What an incredible amount of work that has been put into this diorama. They have even acknowleged this post on DHS, and seem quite happy for the recognition. It is well deserved.

Amazing work.

Jerry
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Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 1:39:43 AM

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Excellent. Although a 'Gong Show' operation with a melting pot of different equipment. Must have a HUGE warehouse and a bag load of contractors. Would be nice to see an L1850 in there (Down of course)

Weathering models certainly has the 'Realistic' effect as seen on this site in the past.

One thing I noticed is the gentlemen working on the 495 bucket must be giants.
apm2754
Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 1:53:37 AM

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Rossco wrote:
Excellent. Although a 'Gong Show' operation with a melting pot of different equipment. Must have a HUGE warehouse and a bag load of contractors. Would be nice to see an L1850 in there


Oh there's one....



And tons of support crew for the varied collection of equipment...




- Andy

Paul
Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 7:48:01 AM

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Thanks for the link apm2754.

Hi Jerry, did he say how he made all the loose stone or is it real material?.

I might put it onto google translate myself at the weekend and browse through it.





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tiking
Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 9:32:46 AM
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Paul wrote:
Thanks for the link apm2754.

Hi Jerry, did he say how he made all the loose stone or is it real material?.

I might put it onto google translate myself at the weekend and browse through it.





Good question. I did go through that thread but could not find and description on what he used or how how he achieved the look. So true. It is the best dio for di-cast I have ever seen.
apm2754
Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 8:22:39 PM

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tiking wrote:
Paul wrote:
Thanks for the link apm2754.

Hi Jerry, did he say how he made all the loose stone or is it real material?.

I might put it onto google translate myself at the weekend and browse through it.





Good question. I did go through that thread but could not find and description on what he used or how how he achieved the look. So true. It is the best dio for di-cast I have ever seen.


From the pictures on imageshack, it looks like he's sifting real material




- Andy

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Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 10:56:53 PM

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HCF wrote:
Shovelman wrote:
Has anybody here tried the tire "loading" technique? The effect looks fantastic!


Please explain.


I was referring to the this;



When a haul truck is loaded the tires deform to a certain degree because of the weight. As he posted though, the technique doesn't work with all tires. It certainly works with the First Gear 960E!



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Butler
Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 12:15:38 AM
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Wow....thats all i can say. Simply amazing. First question the RH400 is that one of Peter Kiem's models?
Mongolandre
Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 7:52:16 AM

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The answer, given by Olive (the weathering guy) himself:
http://photostp.free.fr/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=12533&start=220
(post # 5)
Approximate translation:
“Hi, everyone. Here is the technique that I used to deform tyres:
You need an electric heat gun, a small glass container of the inner diameter of the tyre, and of course the adequate tyre.
I stick the container inside, I heat it up until it gets soft (careful! don’t burn yourself!) and then I press on it to get the shape that I want, I wait till it gets cold and Bob’s your uncle!”


He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
Mongolandre
Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 7:57:01 AM

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Yes, Shovelman. Unfortunately, not all tyres can be treated this way.

He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
4100serie
Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 9:10:44 AM
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Hello guys,

Nice that you found the dio. Denis and I began the project 5 years ago. It is not even completed now. We plan to add the mine' facilities and workshop, and more if we can (we need room !)

The material is real and comes from a neigthbouring quarry. Denis spent many weeks to sift the material.

Please note that the basic idea is NOT to make a 1:50 scale mine ! This is a model presentation support, a kind of improved showcase. This is the reason why you can find many different machines types, company liveres and even a 495HF in rock application !! This is also the reason why there are so many machines in a very small area and strong steeps in the ramps.



That has been a fantastic project. Good you enjoy watching it !

Florian
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Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 9:13:51 AM

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4100serie wrote:
Hello guys,

Nice that you found the dio. Denis and I began the project 5 years ago. It is not even completed now. We plan to add the mine' facilities and workshop, and more if we can (we need room !)

The material is real and comes from a neigthbouring quarry. Denis spent many weeks to sift the material.

Please note that the basic idea is NOT to make a 1:50 scale mine ! This is a model presentation support, a kind of improved showcase. This is the reason why you can find many different machines types, company liveres and even a 495HF in rock application !! This is also the reason why there are so many machines in a very small area and strong steeps in the ramps.



That has been a fantastic project. Good you enjoy watching it !

Florian
Fantasic job!

Nothing runs like a deere with a cat on its back but the link belt ate both of them

Paul R
Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 9:22:06 AM

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Truly amazing! I've only looked at the pictures posted here but it really is on a whole other level for detailed diorama's!

Paul R
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Posted: Friday, November 02, 2012 10:47:36 AM
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WOW the best dio work i have ever seen its a plesure to look at if they were oscars he would be in the running to sweep the boardApplause
regards gus.
HCF
Posted: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:45:11 PM
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Shovelman wrote:
HCF wrote:
Shovelman wrote:
Has anybody here tried the tire "loading" technique? The effect looks fantastic!


Please explain.


I was referring to the this;


When a haul truck is loaded the tires deform to a certain degree because of the weight. As he posted though, the technique doesn't work with all tires. It certainly works with the First Gear 960E!



Thank you for clarifying. I wasn't quite sure what you meant but I understand now.

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bigdan45322
Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012 12:56:41 AM
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What happened to the photos?

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Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012 1:01:20 AM

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Thanks for the effort, amazing work and awesome presentation. I look forward to future installments.
Graham

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VIPCranes
Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012 2:11:48 AM

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4100serie.-------thanks for shearing your project. The more i look. The more i get jelous about your skills. I love my dios but you took this to a hole diferent dimenssion. Applause Applause Applause Applause Applause Applause

SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.

http://s1185.photobucket.com/home/vipyfz2008/index

http://www.youtube.com/user/vipyfz?feature=mhee



luis.
richie51
Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012 8:41:21 AM
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please re post the pics , i wanted to show a friend how excellent the build was but they are gone Sad
Weserhutte
Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012 8:31:39 PM
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bigdan45322 wrote:
What happened to the photos?


Lack of respect, inconsideration, bad judgement, etc.
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