I finally got the groundwork finished for the diorama, just finishing up the crew now. More pics soon.
















razorboy

That is going to be one bad ass dio when finished. Love what you are doing and can't wait to see more. I love stuff from the early war yrs.

HastyP

that looks really good. i like the armor but the groundworl looks alittle sparse, like too many bare patches of dirt

Very nice, Looking forward to seeing figures. This is screaming for them, glad to hear they are coming.
I can't tell 100%, the grasses and bushy things behind the tanks look like they are bent over from the tanks. Just make sure they are.

Great dio so far, glad to hear there are going to be figures included; if I may, I think panzer grenadiers might also be a good idea (IMO). The groundwork is pretty darn good too.

Hey Dave, looks real nice all around, can't wait to see figgys on it!

Dave -

I love your work! Awesome job.

And it's inspiring me to finish off my Panzer II.

The groundwork and vegetation are excellent. This is an area I'm now starting to explore myself and I'd be interested to know what you used. Looks like it could be a mix of natural items and some photo-etch, am I right?

- Steve

Dried Caspia painted green, woodland scenics static grass and course turf, straw from an ornamnental broom. The rather sparse oak tree sapling is a caspia branch with photo etch paper oak leaves attached. Celluclay was used for the "Dirt".

Thanks for all of the kind comments,
Dave"razorboy" Creel

Scott,
They are bent forward, final pics will show the veggies detail a little better than these have. Thinking of entering this one in the IPMS Show in Richmond, Va. at the end of the month.
rb

what kinda figures are you planning?? i know dragon has some good, early war sets

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/2081

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/1547

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/1647

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/1325

any of these would make a great addition to your already great scene

Using Alpine Early War Panzer Crew (2), "Frankensteined" Dragon with Alpine head Crew Member (1) and very possibly some Dragon early war Infantry figs (3).... still not sure about those yet.


rb

Two more figures finished today - PanzerGrenadiers....

Finished one of the tank guys and the last Grenadier today.





rb

Great diorama the figures lloks superb.

Great build mate

Really great work and the figures are nicely done.

Darryl

Excellent work Dave !!
Nicely finished vehicles and figures !!
Cheers

jjumbo

The figures make it complete, this looks spot on ! Can you make an black/white photo of it, I'm sure it will look like an old photo.

rb

Hi

Nicely done.

I think with just the two tanks it was good but with the figures you've chosen and how you've composed the scene it real changes it from a good diorama to a excellent one. I especially like the interaction between the tank commander and the soldier kneeling on the tank, very natural and believable.

If it was mine I'd be more than confident of it to put it into a show.

Well done.

Alan

Thanks to all for all of the kind reviews. Here are the final pics as promised.







razorboy

Bonus Pic ......

Nice Dio Dave! Really cool!

Dave,

Very, very nice work!

The figures and their poses really look great. That bonus picture looks like a vintage WWII shot! Your better get that dio registered and entered!

I am actually entering it in the IPMS Richmond show in Richmond, Va on Feb. 28.
Thanks,
razorboy