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IJN Yukikaze Dockside Diorama
johndon
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 - 03:44 AM UTC
My first post here so I thought I'd start with a couple of pics of my recently completed dockside diorama showing the Yukikaze. With the exception of the ship, lorries and figures, everything else is scratch built with plastic sheet and left over PE. I've applied and 'old photo' effect to the pics:





John



goldenpony
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 - 03:58 AM UTC
John,

First welcome to MSW.

Well, I have to say your project is very impressive.

Thank you for sharing with us.

Also check your PMs.

skipper
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 - 07:23 AM UTC
Hi John

Welcome to MSW!
I "think" I have seen your works over at MW
Good job and congratulations

Rui

Halfyank
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 - 07:46 AM UTC
Welcome aboard John.

That certainly is very impressive work. I can't imagine how long it took you but the results were worth it.

ONSLOW
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 - 08:23 AM UTC
Hi John,
Welcome !I must say what a novel way of photograghing your excellent diorama.It really captured the atomsphere!
Lets hope there`s more to come
Best Wishes Phil
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Posted: Monday, October 19, 2009 - 10:10 AM UTC
Wonderful work John.
CaptSonghouse
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Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 07:00 AM UTC
It's great to have you and your work aboard, John!


--Karl
johndon
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Posted: Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 02:56 AM UTC
Thanks for the comments guys, they are much apreciated.

John
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