Old Marine Posted May 16, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2020 This is a small shadow box diorama/vignette of 4th ID soldier's stalking a Tiger in the hedgerows of Normandy. I finally had the time to finished up this project while staying isolating at home. I found these shadow boxes at Ikea. The box measures 7.5 x 5.5 x3 inches. The figures are DML and some other kit bashed pieces. The wall section is an old resin piece that I picked up at a model show years ago. The foliage is a combination of static grass, grass tufts, green foliage foam and twigs, roots and pebbles from the yard. The tiger tank background is a watercolor that I painted. It was a fun project and it was nice to be able to combine the watercolor painting and the models. I will include some photos of how this all came together. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Marine Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted May 16, 2020 I started with the water color of the tiger and background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted May 16, 2020 Share #4 Posted May 16, 2020 I don´t know what I admire most. The painting of the Tiger, the figures or the terrain. A perfect combo of all three. You´re a real artist, Dennis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted May 16, 2020 These are links to other shadowboxs that I made. Thanks for looking, http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/280030-135-scale-82nd-abn-market-garden-shadow-box-vignette/ http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/273556-marines-in-nicaragua-135-scale-figures-shadowbox-vignette/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted May 16, 2020 Share #6 Posted May 16, 2020 Excellent! Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted May 16, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 16, 2020 Looks amazing and an awesome idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lerenfort Posted May 16, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2020 A very original and exciting project, I take my hat off to you sir, for your talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted May 17, 2020 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Proud Kraut said: I don´t know what I admire most. The painting of the Tiger, the figures or the terrain. A perfect combo of all three. You´re a real artist, Dennis! Yes Dennis, this is modeling at its best; fun, inspirational and all the elements come together as one. This is true artistry. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen297 Posted May 17, 2020 Share #10 Posted May 17, 2020 Wow! That is truly a display of talent. Excellent work, thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted May 17, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 17, 2020 Great idea and great work! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted May 17, 2020 Share #12 Posted May 17, 2020 Great looking diorama .The craftsmanship is very impressive. The watercolor work , figures and scenery are all top shelf .Thanks for posting. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted May 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted May 17, 2020 Brilliantly creative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normandy1944 Posted May 18, 2020 Share #14 Posted May 18, 2020 Very nice to see 2 different talents coming together in one great diorama! It inspires me to make a hedgerow diorama myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted May 23, 2020 Share #15 Posted May 23, 2020 Very impressive work, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted May 29, 2020 Thank you for all the positive comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsaguy007 Posted May 29, 2020 Share #17 Posted May 29, 2020 Great execution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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