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Posted by stephane42 on 02 Dec 2024, 22:39

Hello everyone.
Here is my latest diorama: The Mycenaean Far Gate.
1250 BC.
The figurines are miniature scropha.

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I hope you like it.
Stéphane ;)
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Posted by stephane42 on 02 Dec 2024, 22:41

Of course it's the lions' gate...
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Posted by PaulRPetri on 03 Dec 2024, 00:29

That is awesome!!
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Posted by Ochoin on 03 Dec 2024, 01:41

love the period. Love your work.

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Posted by blacksmith on 03 Dec 2024, 18:28

Beautiful, I love it!
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Posted by sberry on 04 Dec 2024, 09:49

Those figures look really good, both the sculpting itself and the way you've painted them!
I always love to see some rather unusual stuff, from the periods that are not as popular as Roman Empire, WWII or Napoleon. And it is also nice to have a complete scenery, figures plus buildings.
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Posted by Santi Pérez on 04 Dec 2024, 20:16

It's a fantastic diorama, Stéphane. The scenery is incredible, as is the excellent painjob you have applied to those unknown (to me) Mycenaean figures. :love: :love: :love:

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And this particular scene brings back great memories of the only time I have been to the ruins of Mycenae, many years ago. Although it was forbidden, I took advantage of the fact that no one was watching and climbed up to the lintel of the Lions' Gate so that my wife could take a photo of me, which, by the way, I don't know where it's now. :mrgreen:

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Posted by k.b. on 05 Dec 2024, 12:41

Another beautiful diorama Stephane. Congratulations. The fact that it’s extremely unusual as a subject matter makes it even more intriguing so could you tell us a little more about the figure manufacturer.
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Posted by stephane42 on 05 Dec 2024, 19:08

Thank you for your many comments.

It's true that I haven't been to Mycenae yet but it's one of my projects...
I hope, Santi, that the lions' gate is recognizable, you who went there to walk on it....;)

Santi Pérez wrote:It's a fantastic diorama, Stéphane. The scenery is incredible, as is the excellent painjob you have applied to those unknown (to me) Mycenaean figures. :love: :love: :love:


And this particular scene brings back great memories of the only time I have been to the ruins of Mycenae, many years ago. Although it was forbidden, I took advantage of the fact that no one was watching and climbed up to the lintel of the Lions' Gate so that my wife could take a photo of me, which, by the way, I don't know where it's now. :mrgreen:

Santi.


I discovered these figurines while surfing the net. I'm very happy with it. The only criticism I could make of them is the size of the lances which seems too big in diameter to me. otherwise, it's true that for this period, there isn't much choice...
All the figurines are almost the same "brand". Like this I solved the problem of the lances. They are all the same.
scropha makes other figurines that I will definitely buy...
Good evening everyone!
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Posted by Iceman1964 on 05 Dec 2024, 19:36

Great work Stephane, excellent painting and impressive building !
Best compliments
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Posted by Rich W on 06 Dec 2024, 13:50

Excellent work Stephane! Lots to enjoy in these photos!
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Posted by Michael Robert on 07 Dec 2024, 15:34

Wonderful work, Stéphane,
I discover these Scropha figures - very nice. A bit stocky, but many new options and great poses. We are all used to Greek statues with "perfect" proportions :-)
I like the diorama and your painting very much. Just a bit surprised about the "bronze" armours which you present more in a copper tone. Quite unusual to me. Any reasoning?
Many greetings
Michaël
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Posted by Santi Pérez on 08 Dec 2024, 20:06

stephane42 wrote:...I hope, Santi, that the lions' gate is recognizable, you who went there to walk on it....;)...

You can be sure that you have reproduced the Lion's Gate of Mycenae with total realism, Stéphane. To check it you only have to compare it with the picture of the real item I have attached. ;)

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Posted by stephane42 on 13 Dec 2024, 18:13

Thanks Santi for the photo. When I found these figurines, I immediately saw the lion gate...in photo. You're lucky you actually saw it.

Thank you Michaël for your comment.
Yes, I'm also happy to have discovered this range of figurines. as you say, a little chunky but new for this period. For the bronze color I didn't want to make it too light and recall the color of the main metal, copper Cu. After all, it all depends on the proportion of tin Sn which is added. above 10 percent the color really changes from copper.
Thank you Rich W and Iceman1964, too. ;)
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Posted by MABO on 04 Jan 2025, 11:26

It is an superb work again, Stephane. And like Santi, I stood ages ago in front of this gate and was impressed by this historical place. The The Mycenaean army is on my list for a long time since I would like to build a DBA army to deal with Troy.

The figures are new to me but they are good looking!
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