I'm not normally a figures guy, but when I think winter, I'm thinking miserable trench conditions, and as a civil engineer trenches have always fascinated me, so I'll go in with a WW I trench diorama. It's outside my comfort range, but I got a taste of figure modeling in that "Change Those Troops" campaign, and immediately saw areas where I can improve.
Right off the bat, I don't see figures available for U.S. doughboys, especially in winter coats. Are British WWII helmets very different (smaller)? I see that US troops had distinctive tunic collars and pocket placement and puttees.
If I get discouraged later, I might fall back on something readily available and model WWII US armor in Italy.
An entire year, right? Lots of time to try and try again.
Cheers,
Sean.

You can add one more to the count. I enlisted today. I have never done any kind of winter scene so it should be fun.
Tom

Just added my name to the list will build the Tamiya T34/85 i have in the stash in a Stalingrad Dio should be able to get some nice backdrop photos with all the snow we,ve had the last couple of weeks . Roll on Xmas and when I sobber up on Boxing day will crack straight on with the build during my time off

Here is a link to the campaign gallery.
Winter Warriors

Rockin! I got my figure, now I just need to practice my diorama skills, especially vegetation and snow...

Thanks gary.

Hi Scott,
Was thinking about doing these frozen guys

In an Urban setting (Urban Warfare diorama campaign ) in Stalingrad hiding from a White Washed KV-1 that will be built for the Killer KV Campaign
Does that work or do I need a separate build altogether

Sal: Look a few posts above bud, already asked our fearless leader and he said it's a-ok to include a build from another campaign

I'm going to be including a whitewashed KT from the Tiger campaign, whereas the diorama and figure will be specific for this campaign

I'm in. Will be doing something WWI. The scale on the campaign page says 1/6th to 200mm, I am sure (hope) that is a typo.

Since I may be away from home over the holiday, I'm going to make this thread sticky now.

Ok thanks Gary.

ok guys here is my 1st update 4 figures in various build stage

The lower half of the great coats are 4 pieces and will require some putty and sanding

Now it back to work tonight after the holiday so progress will be slower

Too long.. Test em out and give em a month..

Good start Sal,
Started my build could take a while

Sal: Keep at it, looking forward to seeing how those figures come along

Scott: Wow! I did a double take when I saw that PE was 1/72! This is going to be interesting to say the least!

Alright guys, here's my figure:

this is what im doing should get a start on it tomorrow.

cheers,
Graham

Jeremy.. Yep it is 1/72 I am just hoping I have not bitten off more than i can chew .

looks good Scott ya braver than I am, cant hardly see the pe on this thing little own stick it on
made a start tho, wheels all made and hull ready for some paint tomorrow.

cheers,
Graham

I have joined as well. I will participate by building the following model and already have some ideas how the vignette could be like.

Hi Guys I,ve been beavering away over holiday period and got my T34/85 well underway all built with aluminium barrel traks from a Dragon kit that I have plans for metal ones and all grab handles replaced with brass wire and primed and first undercoat paint on now ready for the fun bit with the hairspray. Not tried this before but read up on it through many threads will hopefully have some good progress before the weekend



All the Best for New Year Keith

hey guys, little update, started weathering hull ready for tracks which are under way.



hull top started too going to put it on last after tracks are on and painted along with the tools there last too.
feedback welcome as always.
cheers,
Graham

Great starts guys should be some very interesting builds there looking forward to seeing them progress.

well i have been stuck in photo etch hell....

Your progess looks good guys. God I have to start myself soon. Im too lazy atm.. playing too much PC lol (black ops *cough cough*)

Scott: The results reveal your practice of patience

Simon: Come on now, moderation can be a good thing

nice job on that fiddly stuff Scott it is tiny lol, got a little more done its starting to look like its in the winter

still got staining an mud etc to add.

plus tow cables and tools.

then just a general dirty up.
cheers,
Graham