The model in the foreground is an M3 Stewart. The photo of the one behind it is an M5. (5 years and 1238 days ago)
spaceranger says:
Welcome to Pxleyes! Nice first entry, glad you had fun that's what it's all about! Looks good. I think the dust works but maybe it would be better without the hairs, just my opinion still a nice image. 
author says:
I went back and forth a half dozen times on that. And still think maybe the dust/hair layer needs to be toned down a bit.
spaceranger says:
I thought the dust made sense as it looks like debris but the hair didn't look right for me unless you wanted it to look like an old photo but I'm not sure that works. That's just how I see it.
Pretty realistic. You might want to fix the reversed lettering on the background tank.
Thanks CMYK! Rookie mistake!
I'm an avid model builder myself and I make very accurate and detailed models of aircraft, spacecraft and military models. Since this contest is more about Photoshop skills I won't be using my models in this contest. Most people may consider them toys but model makers don't. Using such a model does make believability in a real world setting easier. I'm not saying you're wrong, just that you didn't have to do any Photoshop work on the "toy" to make it look real.
I want to stress the point that this is NOT wrong or off theme! By definition a toy is "an object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something: (as) a toy car." You did create a very good composition and the Photoshop work is quite well done. It's just my point of view regarding how the realism is achieved.
I respect your position!
YOU SQUISHED THE LADY!!! (the original photo) Super cool. While I understand Spaceranger's dedication to model builders... (If you ever meet someone who put a ship in a bottle, hide all your sharp silverware if you say TOY) I think this chop is simply amazing.
I do believe a model can be considered a toy for this contest, as many models are available at toy stores... granted, if you've ever been in a hobby store or specialty Model shop the sophistication and "adult" attitude required to assemble them is mind boggling. Ask any one who has done a wooden model that requires an EXACTO knife to cut out the pieces...Yikes, I could never do it, I like my fingers too much. GREAT WORK AUTHOR.. and good luck
Congrats.....
WooT WOOT! Congrats
even with the squished lady 
Thanks guys.
Congrats!
congrats
Congrats!!
Howdie stranger!
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