Battle of the Bulge

Battle of the bulge..

I hardly needed to look who this thread belonged too , and I wasn`t wrong , or disappointed , your Dioramas have become legendary , this just continues to show your skill and attention to detail , I will be back to look again a few times , as I always miss stuff I not noticed before . Been a while , hope you been o.k .

Stunning story telling my friend! simply excellent! The set looks terrific, and the movement of the guys is spot on! I know how much time and effort goes into such a shot, and all the time it takes to gather all the odds and ends for it. All your work really paid off, Dean!

It's a pity more of the vintage collectors, cannot be inspired to follow your superb lead  . Simply brilliant, thaks for sharing with us .

Impressive level of detail, and excellent storytelling-without-words. As the scenario progresses through the images the tension, excitement, and drama build to a fever pitch!

Thanks guys..
I’ve been wanting to do this for about a year.. but haven’t found the time..
Not been on here for a while, busy with life, I love doing these dios, but that’s definitely my lot now…
No more dolly play time..
I appreciate the kind words from everyone on my dios , and hope Ive not bored you all..
I’m putting all my figures into the see through boxes and going to get rid of all my other stuff , I have quite a few dragon uniform's , German, English , American, and all my spare bits and pieces of action man stuff..if anyone is after anything , don’t really sell anything , and won’t be asking a lot for stuff to fellow collectors….also got a few dragon figures….
And if anyone fancies a crappy Sherman tank for free it’s yours..

Rustygun wrote:

Thanks guys..
I’ve been wanting to do this for about a year.. but haven’t found the time..
Not been on here for a while, busy with life, I love doing these dios, but that’s definitely my lot now…
No more dolly play time..
I appreciate  the kind words from everyone on my dios , and hope Ive not bored you all..
I’m putting all my figures into the see through boxes and going to get rid of all my other stuff , I have quite a few dragon uniform's , German, English , American, and all my spare bits and pieces of action man stuff..if anyone is after anything , don’t really sell anything , and won’t be asking a lot for stuff to fellow collectors….also got a few dragon figures….
And if anyone fancies a crappy Sherman tank for free it’s yours..

It's sad to read that your moving more towards storing, but I guess that's where the cash is. It's been a true honor Dean, to share this journey with you, and all your fantastic stories, pictures and dios. I do hope you continue to pop in from time to time to drop a comment or two, or maybe just read the stories?
Oh, it might be worth opening a thread in the sales, to show what you have tucked away?

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It's sad to read that your moving more towards storing, but I guess that's where the cash is. It's been a true honor Dean, to share this journey with you, and all your fantastic stories, pictures and dios. I do hope you continue to pop in from time to time to drop a comment or two, or maybe just read the stories?
Oh, it might be worth opening a thread in the sales, to show what you have tucked away?

Thanks dal.
I won’t be leaving the group, still enjoy popping in, just won’t be doing any more dios..and don’t think I will be buying anything else as I have all I need,  I think ..
Still like to see what’s going on and see what new stuff people have…
You can’t get rid of me that easily…..

Rustygun wrote:

It's sad to read that your moving more towards storing, but I guess that's where the cash is. It's been a true honor Dean, to share this journey with you, and all your fantastic stories, pictures and dios. I do hope you continue to pop in from time to time to drop a comment or two, or maybe just read the stories?
Oh, it might be worth opening a thread in the sales, to show what you have tucked away?

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Thanks Dal.
I won’t be leaving the group, still enjoy popping in, just won’t be doing any more dios..and don’t think I will be buying anything else as I have all I need,  I think ..
Still like to see what’s going on and see what new stuff people have…
You can’t get rid of me that easily…..

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Good man!

Sent you a P.M regarding wants .

Another great dio and "silent" photo story!

I have to admit I'm greatly saddened to hear this will be your last one.

Your stories have never been boring. Your dios have always been fantastic!

I hope you're not thinking of giving up the hobby?

TNshooter wrote:

Another great dio and "silent" photo story!

I have to admit I'm greatly saddened to hear this will be your last one.

Your stories have never been boring. Your dios have always been fantastic!

I hope you're not thinking of giving up the hobby?

Thank you Daryl, no not giving up…just no more dios…
I will still be here ..

Rustygun wrote:

...and don’t think I will be buying anything else as I have all I need,  I think ....

I like the way you leave that possibility open-ended; or in other words, realistic!

Sometimes it is a good idea to step back or downscale the figure hobby for a while. Attend to what needs attending to in other areas of your life. At some point, as time, circumstances, space, and interest allow, you can always ramp it up again! Start over from scratch, even!

FIELD STATION 42 wrote:

Rustygun wrote:

...and don’t think I will be buying anything else as I have all I need,  I think ....

I like the way you leave that possibility open-ended; or in other words, realistic!

Sometimes it is a good idea to step back or downscale the figure hobby for a while. Attend to what needs attending to in other areas of your life. At some point, as time, circumstances, space, and interest allow, you can always ramp it up again! Start over from scratch, even!

Very true… never say never..

Wow RustyGun thats some intense photos! Well done!

inntruderr61 wrote:

Wow RustyGun thats some intense photos! Well done!

Thanks Jim..

What an amazing scene! If you had this set up at a Joe/Action Man show; it would be the immediate centerpiece! Well done!

-Nate