Hi all,

I'm a discreet follower of the Armorama forum and I really admire all of you who share your work over here...lots of skills and talent I got to say

Personally I never show my stuff over here cause I'm the type of modeller that starts a lot of things and doesn't finish all of them and I find it quite embarassing...anyways...

So to change things a little I decided to actually show my work and finish something by commiting myself on a build log

The spark was the promising diorama by Jan Klarbæk called Am Ende steht der Sieg - Berlin 1945

The thing IS it absolutely looks like a diorama I've started over last summer and haven't touched since Internet deffinitely makes you meet with your fellows, wink wink

So, as you can see my layout is determined, only thing not 100% sure about is the position of the burnt Opel Blitz.

On that blog I'l try to show you the different techniques used to build and finish the whole project including the truck. Given enough time you'll see all of my hit and misses

Here are some pictures of my current state of progress




Yep, I have doubts too about that uniform color, it looks waaay too green. From what I could see russian uniforms varied greatly from light beige to a greener shade....but this is just green
They shall be repainted!

'm pretty thrilled by it, the diorama and the blog!! And also to see, once everything is finished, how Jan work and mine differ, similarities and differences on a diorama with a somewhat ''similar'' angle of attack

I hope you'll enjoy it as much as me I

Cheers

Phil




P.S. Expect some english mistakes along the thread, my first language is french. Peace

Hi - nice to see you out in the open, I will follow your build for sure.

So far ? - Tres bien!

Cheers/Jan

Exelent work Phill.
Continue posting.

Hi Phil
This looks very interesting. You have a very dynamic composition, especially with the split levels and views. Keep going!
Regards
Garth

Thank you Jan, Horacio and Garth for your good words. It's really motivating to know that some people out there are interested and want to see more
I managed to finish scribing all the tiles in the wall. For this purpose I used a ridged Evergreen sheet and scribbed the vertical lines with a sharp blade. Then I used a lead pencil to highlight the imperfections.

It took a couple hours but I think the end result is a sharp looking wall. Can't wait to paint it.


Any comment is welcome! Eventhough I'm done now I'd like to know if you know an easier way to achieve similar results.

Cheers

Phil

Looks pretty cool. Eagerly waitting an update

Sounds very good !

Well done. Looks great so far.



No, there are different ways sure but i don't think any of them are easier.

That's great. I really like to see more!

Regards,
Alexandre.

Since we are talking about ceramic tiles I think you have choosen the right method, had it been bricks i would have said that the surface is way too smooth, but its perfect for tiles.

Maybe a few broken/cracked tiles here and there ?

Cheers/Jan

take a look at the colour modulation on these tiles, its postwar/Berlin

Hi all!

First I have to say that I'm really, and I mean REALLY, happy that my build log draws comments and I thank you all.

@Alexandre: I'm a big fan of your work! From what I saw your Crète diorama is stunning, and your groundwork for the Alpine fortress looks lifelike! Tu travailles formidablement bien mon ami

@Jan: Thanx for your photo, never have too much reference! And as for the broken tile idea I had it on my mind and found it funny to get it kind of ''confirmed''

Here's some pictures of recent work. I tried the tiles things and added some fallen tiles for the purpose I removed the tiles in the styrene sheet with a chisel blade and cut new tiles in a thinner styrene sheet.


also I took some time to cut a new base plate and reinstall the stairs as the previous foamcore base was severely warped and well....it was useless lol. The new one shouldn't change since it's 5/8 MDF. Yep totally overkill lol


This is a over-one-year-in-the-making project. It's set in Italian alps in 1945 ans it's supposed to receive the Dragon's U.S. 10th mountain division figure set. The thing is...I began the U-Bahn diorama because I was tired of working on this one. Anyways, I just feel like sharing some pictures for fun. Eventually I'll finish it and post the end result


YES, the ski straps are made with a german PE fret...don't ask why lol. That's my little ''anything goes'' side....

Hope you enjoy.

Cheers
Phil

I can definitely relate to that - and congratulations, you fall within the majority of the modelling community

I'm really enjoying your progress on the Berlin subway - nice work! And as for the Alpine lodge type scene.... WOW! That's awesome!

Rudi

Oh i love your house Philippe, I can imagine a bit of mist around already..
I don't know how your sub dio will end up, but the layouit is sure good!

Philippe,

Your alp house is superbe, i would love to see how you made it!

The U-Bahn project is a good one to , not ease to get the tiles right.

Cheers
Claude

I'm very impressed with your works...the Berlin project is coming along very well, and your Alpine house is lovely.

Keep the momentum.

Rick



MIG Productions USA

Hi all,

Both walls are now done and the extra tile sheet to construct the bulkhead is done too

everything is primed, next on I'll have some debate with myself on the color and then I'll proceed with the painting of the walls. I'm having a blast with this project



Yes Rick, I'll keep the momentum

Cheers

Phil

Nice progress, I better get moving - what are you going to put on the floor ?

I would suggest light colours - otherwise the area will be quite dark, and I would guess that light colours would have been used originally.

Wonderfull alpretreat - I allso find the shape of the base very dynamic and supporting the "hilly" impression.

Great progress. The tile work is good. I also like the chipped stairs.
I like the subtle narrowing of the top flight of stairs. I really adds to the whole composition

i like it....good job...

Very nice , I especialy like the stonework on the house. Great job.......AL

i absolutely love the alpine house! and im so excited to see the finished berlin dio!

Hi Philippe


Me too. The stone work is amazing .... you really captured it. Would love to know what you used for the stones. Love how its built around/on the rock..
Great start on the U-Bahn. The composition is first class.

Hi Phil
Your Alpine diorama is excellent. I really like the composition, with the sloping groundwork. You have a very good "feel" for your subject matter. Well done and keep it up!
As per the other posts above, I am interested to know how you did the stonework..
Thank you for posting these pics.
Regards
Garth

I wouldn't sweat the uniform colour too much - after all, they're going to be covered in several weeks of accumulated dirt, mud, sweat, blood and brick dust right?

Fantastic work so far though