It took me over a year but it's finally finished,. More then 35 figures which took a lot of time finding (and painting). Historically not completly correct but fun to make it. Some of you might say "Why make a dio like this" Well, after all it all started with parades like this (and I'm not much of a tank-builder )









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ps, Comments are welcome but I I will not respond to 'trolling' ( here of by mail) since it got me kicked out of another forum.

Gday Dutchie
I remember this diorama, and was impressed then as I am now...
The backdrop is beautiful, and you have set up the parade well. As you say, 'it happened', and was an undeniable act that worked to shape a nations' psyche. Any chance of some clearer photos?
Brad

One of the three best dio I seen, entirely phenomenal. Only to applaud.
Desires that I could do some dio only half so good.

Wow nice dio mate, I remember seeing this in the early stages and you have done a nice job. Iam impressed with the array of figures you have, where did you et the standard bearers from? Iwould like one for a planned project I have.
So this is how it all started, will you be doing the Nuremberg rally next?
Cheers
Robbo

Pretty neat and different dio. Is it possible to get an overall view rather than the close ups? I'd like to see the who;e piece.
Cheers,
Charles

Nice gives me "Goose bumps" just to look at it.

So who is the dude in the Car?

Kidding I see Herman Gobbles and the dude himself.

Is Himmler in here?

Thanks so far. I'll see if I can make some more pictures (like an overall view). The Standard bearer set comes from Andrea. You can see Himmler on the 2nd picture.

Dutchie...

One word - OUTSTANDING...

I WISH I could model figures as well as you...I think it tells a very poignant story...and it does so very POWERFULLY...I look at it, see the kids on the sidewalk, and think...HERE is where the insanity began...

COMPLETELY authentic in my eyes to the scene...it's like looking at a clip from a film. This belongs in a museum.

Bloody well done...

Semper Fidelis,

Pat

Dutchie,I tip my hat to you great dio and subject,now maybe you should make one showing the same street only in 1945.

I saw something like that done some years ago at Long Island, albeit the subject was an ancient temple in its hayday and as ruins. It was on a turntable.
Doing the same here, the backside being the front of he building in ruins with a burnt out vehicle and much rubble and perhaps a civilian in tattered coat carrying a suitcase walking from the left would certainly alleviate any questions about the motive of the piece.

Hi Dutchie,

You've set the scene very well and it looks like you have included all the main villians. Looking at it reminds me of the footage I've seen of Hitler and his cronies and how easily people got caught up in his madness. It also has a rather evil menace about it which is very appropriate for what was to follow.

Excellent piece of work and part of history whether we like it or not. One more good reason why people shoudn't forget what really happened during that terrible and tragic time.

Al

Turned out nice Dutchie.
I'd like to see a few over all shots also.

Wow guys, thanks. Feels like a warm bath. On a dutch forumI got some grumpy remarks made by someone who never shows work of his own and some hatemail regarding the subject. After responding I got kicked out. Well, I'll stick to ArmoramA. I'll try to make some better pictures. For now "Happy Holydays"

nice job Dutchie, i like it.
I also like to use more figures on a diorama, i thing they give more feeling at the scene

Well done... I think it shows how this site is supportive and encouraging to its members - and I'm heartened by the positive responses you've had...
It is indeed a difficult subject to tackle - but we can't change history - we just re-create it in smaller scale... but re-create isn't the right word - we illustrate it in smaller scale; and it's important to be able to do that without fear of recriminations... once again, well done, a great dio, (and I would also like to see some more pictures of this work...)

many thanks for sharing

Richard

I remember seeing this previously. It came out really well.

I know that other well known builders have done some similar themed dioramas, so you're not any different. Keep up the good work.

Could these be viewed on other forums and on what other large forums should I post mine apart from thisone ?

WOW! Nice diorama Dutchie...something besides the usual Shermans and Panthers

Very interesting to see, thanks for sharing your photos and diorama. Cheers!

Tim

verry nice done

Wow

You did a good job on this one!

Great dio!




Now THAT is an interesting concept!