Matchstick model of Minas Tirith


	Matchstick model of Minas Tirith

hitchhiker08

4-10-2008 12:38 AM

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art, lord of the rings, minas tirith, patrick acton, iowa, miniature modelling

hitchhiker08 says:

Admire Patrick Acton for his patience - wow what a masterpiece!

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4-10-2008 3:27 PM

arifsali

Amazing

4-10-2008 6:21 PM

bignosemousie

That is dedication. It's nicely done.

Here are some scenes made with Candy.

4-11-2008 12:02 AM

hitchhiker08

Thanks - the candy one is colorful...

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