1/72 scale vignette

Figures: Italeri

Bunker: German bunker known as: U-form ringstand für Ft17 panzerturm. Yes, ....... the turret comes from captured french Renault Ft 17 tank. There could be some changes in shape of the bunker. It depends on which part of Atlantic coast was it build. There were many local standards for this bunker.

Bunker is scratchbuild - casted from gypsum in my own mould. Step by step from the process of making "master" of the bunker and mould will be added later.

So, .... here we go...















Some details of bunker and groundwork....












Some details of figures .....















I hope you like it.

V.

Hi Vladimir,

This looks pretty good for this scale. You are to be complimented also because your scratchbuild the bunker.

This could use a bit of weathering. The wood and the concrete look a bit to clean here.

Claude

I wouldn't overdo the weathering, since the fortifications especially in Normandy were far from being complete at the time of the invasion, it is completely possible that many bunkers were still fairly new. However I'd add some light rust stains running from the turret base down the bunker roof, since the agressive saltwater would have caused them very soon.

I like your little scene very much, thanks for sharing it!

Philipp

Thank you for comments. It´s a good idea with rust stains. I will add some.

V.

Yo Vladimir,

Nice setting! And a great scratchwork on the bunker. Not easy I think in that scale. Maybe some sandbags on top could add some more detail.

Nice!

Greetz Nico