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Posted by Wiking on 27 May 2016, 19:39

With this Dio I try to build a night scene. Tankhunter: Marder II.
I think far more shades of grey are needed.

IR Test (Infrared Test) is more common as UR (Ultrared) who was so called at this time.
In 1942/43 UR test are started with more intense. In 1944/45 some small units use UR equippment for battle.
As an example at the eastern front with the tank Panther, Veruchszug Haas (Test platoon Haas).
Problems with UR technics at this time: You can`t decide of fried tank or enemy tank.
Won`t work at rain properly, Won`t work by snowing properly. A snow plain is too light (The white area) During full moon nights without clouds and aroud that time it is so light that UR is no need. Especially in the western europe part during the short summer nights. The Commander is with his head outside the turret during the battle (Tank Panther). With UR you see only some hundert meter. You need a support car (Sdkfz 251 UHU) to see more deeper.
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Impressive is the small light dot of the cigarette if you paint all in gray, dark gray wash.
The radio operator: "Do we hit the target?"

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"On the way." From your Point of view the drivers UR right. And for the gunner on top the UR.

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The radio voice answers: "Bulls eye! You konck out the commanders red wine bottle for tonight !"

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Tankhunter: MK72
Figures: Preiser, Pegasus, Cäsar
Tree: Hasegawa
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Posted by stenfalk on 27 May 2016, 20:03

Thanks for the pics, I´m glad! You know the German phrase "Klein aber fein". Whether the englishman speak so I don´t know but I hear out what Google says in this case: "Small but mighty" :-D
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Posted by Pieter on 27 May 2016, 20:23

Good idea that is worked out very well.
I think you did a great job modelling,landscaping and painting.

Greetz Pieter
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Posted by Ben90 on 27 May 2016, 21:36

Fantastic job on creating a night-atmosphere!
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Posted by Peter on 28 May 2016, 21:34

Great work! I like the smoke coming out of the cannon! Also the light of the cigarette works good! :thumbup:
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Posted by Wiking on 29 May 2016, 05:37

@stenfalk

Thank you for these wise words.
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Posted by Wiking on 29 May 2016, 05:43

@Pieter
I am pleased about your answer.
With a small base and only three figures these are the similar things to your nice scenes.
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Posted by Wiking on 29 May 2016, 05:52

@Ben
Thank you for your nice comment for the - dark side.
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Posted by Wiking on 29 May 2016, 06:08

@Peter
It is always nice to get a postive comment from your side with some word about the Dio. :-D
And this is not only for my work. :yeah:
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Posted by Hellboy on 30 May 2016, 07:45

First of all thank you for the many wonderful Pictures! :yeah:

A great idea fantastic implemented! We had already talked elsewhere about the idea of a diorama in 'black and white'. The effect is amazing! The viewer is clear - we are in the middle of the night. the effect is improved even further by the glow of the cigarette. Impressive! :-D

Thanks also for the background information on IR/UR!
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Posted by Wiking on 30 May 2016, 19:10

@Hellboy
Thank you very much for your long and nice feedback.
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