Proud Kraut Posted May 10, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 10, 2020 Theme of the diorama I want to build is a small episode that takes place near Magdeburg at the end of WW II 75 years ago. On April, 13th 1945 elements of 2nd Armored Division moved eastwards through Saxony-Anhalt. They reached Hillersleben, a Wehrmacht experimental plant (Heeresversuchsanstalt) northern Magdeburg. Referring to the official records, which are still classified, Hillersleben was already abandoned and occupied without any resistance. Now, USMF reporters have had the chance to meet 99 years old WW II veteran and Silver Star recipient, 1st Sergeant (ret.) William “Willy” Smith. Here´s his version of the story: “My company arrived at Hillersleben around midday. It was pretty clear the Wehrmacht had left the area in a hurry. We searched the plant, couldn´t find anybody, and returned to the main building. Suddenly all hell broke loose. We were attacked by a ...some kind of machine. It was like nothing we’d ever seen before. Our platoon suffered heavy losses but finally we kicked its a**s. As far as I recall, by the time we were done we completely blew the thing up. Our CO was not amused. He told us not to say a single word about what happened to anyone. "Everything is classified" he said. I can´t tell you exactly was it was but I`m glad I survived, especially so near to the end of the war. One month later after the surrender, I was awarded the Silver Star.” Welcome to my first dual-forum project. I´ll post the build of the dio and the U.S elements here. You can follow up the build of the secret German war machine at the World Militaria Forum. https://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/316434-hillersleben-1945-%E2%80%93-sdkfz-553-%E2%80%9Ckaiserkaefer%E2%80%9D/ So here are the U.S. figure sets, I´ll use for the dio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted May 10, 2020 The Tamiya set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted May 10, 2020 MasterBox Set # 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted May 10, 2020 MasterBox Set #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted May 10, 2020 Share #5 Posted May 10, 2020 Ok, this is going to be very interesting! Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 10, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 10, 2020 This should be very interesting. You definitely you have my interest here as this looks like a mystery. You have three very good figures boxes. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted May 11, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 11, 2020 This sounds like it's worth popping some corn for. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 11, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 11, 2020 13 hours ago, mikie said: This sounds like it's worth popping some corn for. Mikie ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 11, 2020 Share #9 Posted May 11, 2020 Will they have any futuristic weapons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted May 11, 2020 2 hours ago, manayunkman said: Will they have any futuristic weapons? Yes they will: https://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/316434-hillersleben-1945-%E2%80%93-sdkfz-553-%E2%80%9Ckaiserkaefer%E2%80%9D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 11, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 11, 2020 23 minutes ago, Proud Kraut said: Yes they will: https://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/316434-hillersleben-1945-–-sdkfz-553-“kaiserkaefer”/ I’m referring to the US troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted May 11, 2020 No, not planned yet. Are there any out there in this scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted May 11, 2020 Share #13 Posted May 11, 2020 This should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 11, 2020 Share #14 Posted May 11, 2020 Not that I’m aware of. My thought is if the Germans are more advanced in 1945 so too the allied forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted May 17, 2020 All 4 legs of the war machine completed (I´m posting the progress here until our WMF site is fully operational again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted May 17, 2020 Main assemblies of the KaiserKaefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 18, 2020 Share #17 Posted May 18, 2020 23 hours ago, Proud Kraut said: All 4 legs of the war machine completed (I´m posting the progress here until our WMF site is fully operational again). Hey Lars, nice work so far. This looks like a very interesting build. BTW what's going on with WMF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted May 18, 2020 Thanks Manny! As announced by Forum Manager: WMF is moved to a new server and will be configurated soon. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/342335-please-read-about-the-move-to-the-new-server/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted May 26, 2020 While the KaiserKaefer is awaiting it´s coating I`m thinking about further details of the dio. Because the beast can´t use it´s main weapons in this close combat scene he´s attacking an U.S. vehicle by steping on it´s front hood. Don´t know if I choose the halftrack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted May 26, 2020 ... or a Scout car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 26, 2020 Share #21 Posted May 26, 2020 Very nice Lars. IMO the halftrack makes for a more impactful diorama on the power of this machine. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted May 27, 2020 Great! So it will be the Halftrack. Destroying it seems to be much more difficult than building one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted May 27, 2020 One more pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted May 28, 2020 Share #24 Posted May 28, 2020 Can’t wait to see how this one turns out !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #25 Posted May 28, 2020 Thank you! Airbrush day. The KK received a first coat of Vallejo RAL 6003 (medium). The Halftrack was painted with olive drab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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