Hi guys,
Just finished my second diorama, containing one of my "shelfqueens". It's a SdKfz 251/7 with a bunch of Sturmpioniere.
The idea behind it is that a fresh, unexperienced and cocky NCO has te lead a group of battleworn troops and dito vehicle into action.
They know to keep their head down, he doesn't... yet.

The indentation on the right side is due to me being a "bit" brutal.
Comments and suggestions are most welcome!!!

Overall view;


Because the trooper with the flamethrower disappeared behind the grass, he had to burn it sown to be seen..


Battle damage:


Gun & commander;


Interiorshots;


The troops;




And some atmospheric shots;

Great idea and dio Ron. I can picture these guys sitting there saying "I guess we'll get another new one soon..."

-Mike

Nice job Ron,the dio really fits the story....Vince

Nice job overall, composition is good, story is all too true.
Watch your seams on the figures next time. I prefer to see iron works that aren't as rusty so I would tone that down, but I also realize that's a personal preference deal.

Can't wait to see the next one.

Thanks for the comments, guys...

@ Scott; you're right about the seems. Pics are unforgiving in that matter. I should have give that proper attention.
The hedgehog isn't rusted up. It's painted in a red primer. I don't kniw if that was done for real, but I like the contrast it provides.

I have to agree on lighting - I'm working on some WH figures and under light seams pop up EVERYWHERE.
As far as the red primer goes - I like it primer better than rust. I probably would have been able to tell seeing it in person.

I really like the burnt grass. Sounds like it was kind of an after thought but I think it turned out really well and really adds to the dio.