I want to build this idea but i don't know to exicute this idea please help !!!



Matt

ok but first what is the idea?

what do you intend to portray some german armor rolling around with troops, or some imbattled U.S. airbourne troops fighting for their lives? or why not watch the episode of band of brothers where they're in bastogne that could help, or do an american convey all blocked up by some roadsigns which have been switched and have the officers all looking at maps and arguing like in battle of the bulge that would look awsome! but in the end of the day its up to you good luck

How about something similar to this?


US troops moving to aid 101st in Bastogne...

-Mike

intreasting idea the 101st didnt need rescueing and still to this day they say they didnt need to be rescued

its a good idea mike why dont you have the half track driving down that stretch of road and then have the man lying on the side of the road but leave the jeep out?

Matt,

Apart from googling the net for pics, you might want to go to your local library and get every possible book on the battle of the bulge. I'm sure you'll find loads of ideas then.
Another starting point might be http://www.amba.lu , there under members, you'll find many museums, esp. this one has photo's of their dio's http://www.nat-military-museum.lu .
And , if you know a bit more about what you want to build, I can look true my books and photo's and email you some photo's for ideas.

i find it a pretty good idea for a diorama but indeed you can find tuns of other good pictures on the net for this subjesct that are maybe bether to make

The Life photo archive on Google has some excellent photos of the Bulge, including many in color. Here is a link:

http://images.google.com/images?q=battle+of+the+bulge&q=source%3Alife

Samuel

Here is my idea

like the photo above but maybe have some trees and some more personal equipment like a machine gun and other stuff

comments are welcome


Matt

Well Matt I don't think there is anything to suggest Bastogne in this photo idea, so that is the first question you need to ask yourself. This scene could be anywhere anytime from say August 1944 onwards, be it France Germany, Belgium etc. Do you want it to specifically represent Bastogne?
If so, then if I recall correctly the weather had turned by the 20th and by the time Bastogne was occupied by Allied forces, would be covered in snow... Which in my opinion could show a neat scene, especially a newer dugout with fresh turned soil contrasting the snow cover...
Your thoughts?
Brad

Ya i could do some snow


Matt