Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2017 Summer holidays! We just returned home from the tirolean alps where we spent a fantastics time. When visiting one of the countless castles I have had the idea for this small dio. It's the old friend & foe theme and we are talking about a party, well a kind of... So one more week off and high time for another modeling project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted July 24, 2017 The scene takes place in a cellar, the shoe box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted July 24, 2017 In addition we need circular stairs. I have build these with the remains of a sponge rubber trowel (term?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted July 24, 2017 The stairs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted July 24, 2017 The floor is made of a vinylic floor plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted July 24, 2017 Ach ja, the walls. I have used different paper stone walls that I found in a model railroad shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted July 24, 2017 Okay, that's the cellar before adding any figures, furniture and further details.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted July 24, 2017 Here are our actors: It's a MasterBox 1/35 figure set of three 101st Airborne Division soldiers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted July 24, 2017 At the moment our heros are under construction.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted July 24, 2017 ...meanwhile the party in the "dark side" of the cellar is going on.. That's it for today, thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted July 24, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 24, 2017 Wow, that is some unreal vision and skill. Can't wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted July 24, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 24, 2017 Lars, you are off to a good start. Very imaginative. And I love your scenic photo of your Alpine vacation - stunningly beautiful! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 25, 2017 Share #13 Posted July 25, 2017 Lars Beautiful country side there in the Alps.Hope to visit some day What an amazing model you are making.Such skill and imagination.The stairs and stone work are off the charts. Cant wait to see its progess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior45 Posted July 25, 2017 Share #14 Posted July 25, 2017 Ha, I was actually looking for signs of a shoe box in the first picture Great work!! I like a lot the concept. It's hard enough on a flat surface, but in box, I can just about imagine Very nice, keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!! Kind regards JEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted July 25, 2017 Share #15 Posted July 25, 2017 My compliments. A true master craftsman. Thanks for posting. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted July 25, 2017 Share #16 Posted July 25, 2017 great job and the Alps aren't so bad either!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted July 25, 2017 Share #17 Posted July 25, 2017 Great idea and great job Lars. I like the shoebox diorama look. So far it's a great piece of work. I'm looking forward to the finished product. BTW that was an awesome photo of the Alps in summer. I hope you had a great time on vacation. Welcome back. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweeney Posted July 25, 2017 Share #18 Posted July 25, 2017 Lars Great idea for a diorama Can't wait to see the finished project Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted July 25, 2017 Share #19 Posted July 25, 2017 Great, creative work as always Lars. That's a great design layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted July 28, 2017 Thank you all so much for your kind words! Your positive feedback is highly appreciated. I will post the progress within the next two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted July 30, 2017 It's my last day off and and I thought it would be high time to finish this little project today. Okay, here's the German party squad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted July 30, 2017 With a little help from The Chainsmokers & Coldplay I finished the U.S. figures today as well. (This is our anual family's holiday song;-) So meanwhile on the stairway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted July 30, 2017 SHOWDOWN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share #24 Posted July 30, 2017 There's some more minor paintwork to do, some more details are to add etc.(the cellar is still too clean btw.) but I think I NEARLY completed it in time. Thank you all for looking and, if you are still looking forward to it, have a nice summer holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior45 Posted July 30, 2017 Share #25 Posted July 30, 2017 Haaaaa, this is just proper work!! Congratulations, and thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed following your progress!! Astonishing Regards JEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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