WIP dio:"Counterattack!" *update 6-6*

[Anonymous]

All Alpine, all 35th scale resin…

[stikpusher]

Ardennes or Hungary? I know, we have to wait…

[agentg]

LOVE them Alpine figgies!

Keep 'em coming Manny.

[Ozmodiar]

Really nice.

[Anonymous]

Ardennes or Hungary? I know, we have to wait…

It actually is in Hungary…Konrad…

[SteveM]

Excellent work, Manny.

[subfixer]

Your figures are always top-notch and these are no exception. Looking forward to seeing this one develop.

[Fast_Heinz]

Very nice as always. Don’t know how you manage to get such clarity in the fine detail.

[the_doog]

Sheesh, MAnny–I’ve never seen such incredibly consistent figures–you’ve seriously outdone yourself with these! WOW!

[panzerguy]

Must… pull… myself …away …from monitor… cant …stop… looking

[ps1scw]

pretty darn nice my man

[Boba_Fett]

Wow! Another Manny dio… Can’t wait to see it! Those figgies are sweet!

[psstoff995]

Can’t wait!!!

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone!!! I’ll be trying to build this one to AMPS standards, so all feedback is greatly appreciated…it will feature at least three vehicles/heavy guns in it…

[Lufttiger]

Don’t feel you have to build to AMPS standards, you’ll start finding yourself building more for compitions rather than building for fun. Besides your way past their standards IMO, just do what you do best and don’t worry so much about them, everybody thinks your stuff is top notch. Excellent painting![bow]

[psstoff995]

Thanks everyone!!! I’ll be trying to build this one to AMPS standards, so all feedback is greatly appreciated…it will feature at least three vehicles/heavy guns in it…

Don’t forget the dog!!!

But in all seriousness, sounds like quite the counterattack. For such a heavy amount of vehicles/guns I think I like the minimal approach with the figures, could keep things a little easier to follow (even if a tad unrealistic) or was this just the first batch of figures done?

I know a lot of your dios have a realistic amount of figures compared to one or two vehicles- but then were looking at a small army! …sorry, bad pun intended.

While I do like the fact that you accurately reproduce photographs and actual historical personalities, I think if you’re in an AMPS state of mind, the focus on more of an “artistic license” and “character flow” might work out better for you? (Not that I’ve ever even seen AMPS… so… [XX])

Regardless- I’m definitely looking forward to seeing this one.

[Hans_von_Hammer]

Screw it… I’m just gonna mail my SS guys to ya Manny… Or stick with Mausgrau uniforms…[:D]

Umm… The only AMPS I’m familiar with is the electrical kind… Can you point me in the direction of those Standards?

[psstoff995]

http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/shows.aspx

Modeling Contest

Possibly the most important aspect of the AMPS Convention is the Modeling Contest. As anyone who has been to the show knows, the AMPS judging system has led the way in terms of fairness and credibility. Judging is done by a group of four judges, who evaluate each entry - not by what is wrong with it, but by what is right with it! To ensure fairness, the lowest score of the four is removed, and the other three are added. The system is a modified open system, allowing an unlimited number of medals to be awarded to entrants who achieve a certain point total. There is no actual competition, the entrants are competing only against themselves using a defined schedule of values for comparison. Experience levels are established to eliminate the intimidation factor so often associated with most shows.

The AMPS Difference

Every year, people come from all over the world to experience what most consider to be the most fair and honest judging system available. As described above, AMPS judging is based on an open system, designed to reward the modeler for good work. To enable the modeler to present his most positive points to the judges, the system establishes five different classifications with which the modeler identifies himself, based on his own skill level. When the entry comes to be judged, it is reviewed to establish the skill level of the competitor and then judged accordingly. The classifications are described as follows:

Junior - Specifically set up for the younger modeler, this class gives the modeler the best chance to grow in the hobby and experience the AMPS philosophy.

Basic - This group is set up for the beginner modeler, and those of us who are just getting back into modeling after a long layoff (i.e. school or family).

Intermediate - By far the largest group, it includes modelers of varying skill levels who do not regularly enter competition or do not regularly win or place.

Advanced - For the more skilled modeler, these modelers regularly win or place in local and regional competitions.

Masters - This class is set up for those modelers who are recognized by their peers as the best of the best. Among other qualifications, masters have either won Judges Best of Show at AMPS or Armor Best of Show at IPMS Nationals.

If you have any questions about the AMPS International Convention and Armor Model Show, email the AMPS Public Information Officer

[psstoff995]

“the AMPS judging system has led the way in terms of fairness and credibility” lol obviously a bias opinion?

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone!!! I’ll be trying to build this one to AMPS standards, so all feedback is greatly appreciated…it will feature at least three vehicles/heavy guns in it…

Don’t forget the dog!!!

But in all seriousness, sounds like quite the counterattack. For such a heavy amount of vehicles/guns I think I like the minimal approach with the figures, could keep things a little easier to follow (even if a tad unrealistic) or was this just the first batch of figures done?

I know a lot of your dios have a realistic amount of figures compared to one or two vehicles- but then were looking at a small army! …sorry, bad pun intended.

While I do like the fact that you accurately reproduce photographs and actual historical personalities, I think if you’re in an AMPS state of mind, the focus on more of an “artistic license” and “character flow” might work out better for you? (Not that I’ve ever even seen AMPS… so… [XX])

Regardless- I’m definitely looking forward to seeing this one.

Thanks for the feedback…let’s see what you think: I am envisioning a small recon group from the 5th SS “Wiking” Division probing soviet positions during the “Konrad” operations in early '45…a sdkfz 250/8 Neu and a sdkfz 250/9 Neu have just overrun a Soviet 76.2mm AT gun and have dismounted to gather intel and reorient themselves to their positions…dead Russian in this one…probably no more than 7 Germans and 1 Russian figure in this one, so the figure to vehicle/gun ratio is 2.66 to 1…