Old Marine Posted July 11, 2010 Share #26 Posted July 11, 2010 Wow, great work Lars! :bravo: The figures, the vehicles, the buildings, all of it so very well done. That was a LOT of work and it looks great. Great diorama with lots of action. I have to agree with you that M12 is a nice looking and very detailed model. After seeing your model, I am going to have to stop looking at the M12 kit that I have and actually build it. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share #27 Posted July 11, 2010 Terry, Dennis, thank you very much for your kind comments. Yes, I think I spent about 8-10 hours for the diorama without tanks and figures. Really time to slow down otherwise I'll get in trouble with the family... This two tanks were the last Sherman variants I wanted to build for now. I have another German tank diorama in progress, that I can't post here, needless to say. Problem was to display the M 10 and the M 12 on one diorama. I thought it would make most sence in a "moving" scene. Finding this diorama online, the "meet on the bridge" idea was born. When I was a young guy, I recall seeing a picture of a diorama with two soldiers in a boxing match. I don't recall the builder or any details and couldn't find it on the www. I just thought the boxing match could bring a little action to my diorama. Thanks again for your kind comments! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misanthropic_Gods Posted July 11, 2010 Share #28 Posted July 11, 2010 Great detail, and I LOVE the idea of the 2 commanders "duking it out" over who gets to cross the bridge first! I was impressed with the little details in the model, like the way the smoke in the building on the right stained the building exterior outside the windows, a lot of people dirty em up but forget to do things like that. Did you use paint or charcoal to discolor it like that? Outstanding job, and thats a lot coming from someone who doesnt comment much in the modeling section! MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share #29 Posted July 11, 2010 Thank you very much, MG! I first painted the house ruins with Acrylic paint. After they have dried, I paintbrush the other colors (i.e. the black dust) with a nearly dry brush. The white cement between the bricks is "washed" with very fluid white paint. The bullet holes are simply drilled with a knife point. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpguy80/08 Posted July 11, 2010 Share #30 Posted July 11, 2010 I love a diorama that tells a story... not the story we know... WWII... D-Day... Drive on Germany... Allies win... but the back story... one of the million little happenings that made up the whole. The humorous little things that disappear in the madness that is war. This is one of those silly things that you just KNOW happened.... Fantastic Dio!!!! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share #31 Posted July 11, 2010 Wayne, thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweeney Posted July 12, 2010 Share #32 Posted July 12, 2010 Lars Great looking diorama Your workmanship is outstanding the details are great. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share #33 Posted July 12, 2010 Tsweeney, thanks for your kind feedback - vielen Dank! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share #34 Posted July 12, 2010 and a last pic from the backside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted July 12, 2010 Share #35 Posted July 12, 2010 Hey Lars, how did you make that jacket lying on the street? It's a nice touch. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share #36 Posted July 12, 2010 Terry, that jacket was part of the Verlinden tanker set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstout Posted July 12, 2010 Share #37 Posted July 12, 2010 Very, very Nice!! Regards, jpstout ps-I am wagering on the guy in the t-shirt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Master Posted July 13, 2010 Share #38 Posted July 13, 2010 Love it! Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share #39 Posted July 13, 2010 Quest Master and jpstout, thank you both very much for your kind words!!! ps-I am wagering on the guy in the t-shirt! ...probably, not because he's taller by a head but he's the artilleryman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted July 13, 2010 Share #40 Posted July 13, 2010 My bet is on the TD guy ........ Hit 'n Run! Or even better .... Seek Strike Destroy! Very nice diorama. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share #41 Posted July 13, 2010 My bet is on the TD guy ........ Thank you, Erwin! I knew you would jump in now at the latest :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted July 13, 2010 Share #42 Posted July 13, 2010 Nice work! I love dioramas and my one wish is I had the time and patience to get into this side of military displays and collecting! In that one photo I feel like I am actually standing beside the 88 watching the fight! Amazing!! Congrats on a real work of art! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share #43 Posted July 14, 2010 Nice work! I love dioramas and my one wish is I had the time and patience to get into this side of military displays and collecting! In that one photo I feel like I am actually standing beside the 88 watching the fight! Amazing!! Congrats on a real work of art! Rick Rick, thank you very much - vielen Dank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 17, 2010 Share #44 Posted July 17, 2010 VERY nice. Makes me want to build a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share #45 Posted July 29, 2010 VERY nice. Makes me want to build a tank. Thanks Art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted July 29, 2010 Share #46 Posted July 29, 2010 Fantastic Display Very Detailed !! Amazing workmanship.. Very Nice Indeed and a lot of hours and effort and also work put into making all of those buldings, and tanks, and figures, Well worth doing :thumbsup: .. Thumbs Up From Me.. :thumbsup: .. Excellent Display!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share #47 Posted July 31, 2010 Fantastic Display Very Detailed !! Amazing workmanship.. Very Nice Indeed and a lot of hours and effort and also work put into making all of those buldings, and tanks, and figures, Well worth doing :thumbsup: .. Thumbs Up From Me.. :thumbsup: .. Excellent Display!! Thank you very much for your kind words, 1944. I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted July 31, 2010 Share #48 Posted July 31, 2010 Thank you very much for your kind words, 1944. I appreciate it! Your very welcome my friend keep that good work up you have got a talent there for sure Very Nice Display :thumbsup: Top Marks.. from me.. Tumbs Up Greetings From Ireland. Regards Tomás Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Posted August 1, 2010 Share #49 Posted August 1, 2010 Well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair pilot Posted April 11, 2011 Share #50 Posted April 11, 2011 ... Awesome job. I like the tank destroyer paint job on the back of the turrent. kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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