geedubelyer Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Kent, you have created an absolutely jaw-dropping diorama that is magnificently crafted and exquisite to see. Such a beautiful display that tells a wonderful tale. Each element looks superb. I am very, very impressed. Great job, well done. Would it be possible to ask for a couple of larger resolution images please? If so, I'll send you my e-mail addy via pm. Thanks for taking the time to share this fabulous creation, Cheers. mpk and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Edited July 7, 2017 by MikeMaben Lothar, mpk and kkarlsen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONG Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I have to agree with everyone else absolutely beautiful work Don kkarlsen and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 World class, Kent. Really. It's so complete from being historically accurate to being incredibly detailed not to mention massive. The WIP really showed us how hard and intensively you worked, too. Nothing great is ever easy. Bravo! kkarlsen and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) Kent, you have created an absolutely jaw-dropping diorama that is magnificently crafted and exquisite to see. Such a beautiful display that tells a wonderful tale. Each element looks superb. I am very, very impressed. Great job, well done. Would it be possible to ask for a couple of larger resolution images please? If so, I'll send you my e-mail addy via pm. Thanks for taking the time to share this fabulous creation, Cheers. INCREDIBLE and STUNNING bit of artwork and PHENOMENAL recreation .. OUTSTANDINGLY GORGEOUS Diorama which is quite unique as it unfolds events like a story ... thank you for showing it. Kent you have an eye for exacting detail. EXEMPLARY work. World class, Kent. Really. It's so complete from being historically accurate to being incredibly detailed not to mention massive. The WIP really showed us how hard and intensively you worked, too. Nothing great is ever easy. Bravo! Thank you gentlemen, your too kind, I'm almost moved to tears by your very kind comments! It really was a labor intensive project, but except for the rigging I enjoyed every minute of it! These were my first biplane builds, in a large scale, with some very steep learning curves. But I must say, I'm almost at the point of being hooked on these old 'kites' with their wood, linen and wires, the carpenter in me just love working with 'wood' even though its artificial ;-) And yes, the history is important, I can't do a project without some kind of historical background. This is what 'fuels the fire' and prevents these projects from stalling or even ending up on the 'shelf of doom'. As I mentioned in another thread, when I visited various museums in my younger years, it was always the dioramas that fascinated me, to me they do something that photos and maps, or even the real 1:1 can't, they bring history to life in a 'real' setting or environment, in a way you can almost feel and touch history, the people the landscape etc... So to bring this project to an end, I reworked a S.e.5a profile from 'Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 78' These are the men and their machines: Kind regards: Kent Karlsen Edited June 30, 2017 by kkarlsen mpk, Tnarg and MikeMaben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) A 'collection' of photos, of No 74 Squadron... No 74 Squadron after Armistice day at Halluin, november 1918 Mannock (seated far left) with four other Aces of 74 'Tiger' Squadron. Left to Right: Mannock (61 victories) Commander Keith Caldwell (25 victories). Everard, the Recording officer, Young (10 victories). Standing back row: Roxburgh-Smith (16 victories) and Kiddie (11 victories). (Royal Air force museum) 'Taffy' in his sidcot flying suit. 'Freddie' with his plane... Sydney 'Timbertoes' Carlin, a very fascination story... Edited June 30, 2017 by kkarlsen mpk, TorbenD and Tnarg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Kent. I fully believe this astounding work of yours deserves to be in a museum. No question. I tend to view the world through the eyes of a musician. As such I quantify work in that way. Your work reminded me of these fellows. Earl Palmer. 35,000+ recordings. Creator of the "Rock beat". Steve Gadd. Also known as "Steve God". (Eric Clapton apparently pays him more than $20,000.00 USD per week!) The Wrecking Crew. Too many to name. Needless to say, World Class! As a former pro' muso, I reckon this stuff is too good to give away for free. You should publish books and get a return for your work. For a muppet such as I? No worries. My work isn't worth a penny. You? Kent. Get PAID! I'd buy your book. Shaka HI and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 ...absolutely fantastic and fascinating..., beautyful, what an inspiring diorama... kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Kent, Your work always amazes me, but geeeeeezzzzz....this diorama is just fantastic and very inspiring ! Amazing !! Joe kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTroll Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Too stunning for words! Having said that, the combination of your superb skills and the multiple model scope of the project elevate this to the upper level of "master work." An amazing accomplishment and work of art. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I'm at a loss. This deserves to be in a museum - not just due to the stunning aircraft, but the best 1/32 figures I've ever seen and a gorgeous setting. Wow. Bravo. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Wow!! How did I miss this?! I cannot come up with words to describe how wonderful this is. Not just the aircraft but the composition of the diorama, the placement of the figures...and those figures! So lifelike, the colours, the poses and the way they are placed. All so natural, you can almost imagine them speaking to each other. It almost looks like a still from a movie set (but accurate!) Beautiful and masterful! You are an artist! Richard kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Absolutely Splendid. Everything comes together beautifully. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Everything looks just right, the truck, the figures, the planes, the whole composition feels extremely realistic. Bravo! Cheers M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 "Bloody hell" indeed. Fan-****ing-tastic. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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