This is built from a picture that I have of my Dad's tour in Vietnam. I originally had started to build the complete firing position but decided to down size it because of lack of display space. The figure does not exactly look like him but it does the job it took alot digging in the scrap bin to convert the figure.

Hey dude nice idea for your dad!. What make is the Howitzer ?

Great diorama.

Thanx Jaymes its the Italeri version.

Cheers Keenan

Now that's something about bringing honour ! Well done, I like the figure too. G.

Am I allowed to say WOW with a deep sigh of proudness in that sigh, my old man passed away many years ago, during WW2 he'd tell me stories about his job, something about ammo, trucks and stuff, if he were alive today, and I built something only half as good as your dio I know he'd love it to bits, well done mate.

i hope you have gave this to your dad ,, wow i hope my son dose something like this in the next 10 years or so ,,, excellent ,

Thanks for the comments I have not given it to him yet. Was waiting for veterns day but my youngest wants to give it to him now.

That's a very nice thing you've done for your dad.
You may want to check your floor-there's a "T" shaped piece missing which slides into the eqilibrator underneath the gun carriage. It may have worked loose and fallen off.

nice job and idea keenan. well done. just a tip, maybe think about putting some junk around the dio, like amo boxes, bags, toold, magazines, chairs, etc etc. to me it looks a little bi uniform, if you add the above stuff it will give it that more of a used look about.

cheers

Cool Diorama, I bet your dad will like it

Excellent Keenan. Im sure your dad will be glad. Great work on the figure ... love the flip-flops .. great detail!!

Hi Keenan
Great work on the diorama, very nice build.
Your Dad will love it.
Any chance we can see the Pic of your Dad that you have used as the inspiration.

Shaun

Excellent work. Let us know about your father's reaction. I'm sure he will love it.

Thanks everyone for your replies.


I was going to post the pic but I cant get my scanner to work for some reason

Excellent piece. Nice honor for your dad and all that serve. Appropriate for July 4th.
TOny

Nice job...

And please Thank your father for me for his service to our Country.

Neill

Hey everyone I just wanted to let yall that I presented this to my Dad. I wasnt for sure what he thought at first I think he was really surprised. I waited a few days and then ask my Mom what he thought about it she said he really appreciated it and shows it to everyone that comes over to there house. All I can say is that (Im a proud son of a Vietnam Vet) and Im glad to be able to give him something to show that Im proud of him.
Thanks to all that have commented.

Keenan ,

A great little diorama with a very nice story behind it.

best wishes,

Jerry