Hi to all!

This model shows one of the M4A2 shermans today, sunk at Saipan beach. Last spring I found a photo that inspired the whole diorama. I knew at that moment I’m going to make it, just can’t decide the scale yet.

I 1/72nd scale not much detail can be seen, in 1/48 the lack of figures and accessories were the problem, so I sticked to the 1/35th scale. After I cleared the tanks type with my friends, I bought Dragons M4A2 Tarawa, and the accessories. I scratchbuilt the engine housing, and the complete interior from reference images. To be short about the painting, the base is acrylics, with some pigments and many layers of oils.

The figures were sculpted and painted by my friend “Mike” Miklós Sikora. These bring life to the diorama. The fishes and the starfish were made by myself.
Peter "pepe" Horvath

Peter

The diorama is great.The water effects are awsome. Great idea for a diorama Thanks for sharing


Tom

Great Dio! What a fun play park...

Stunning weathering and water effects.
What did you use for the water?

great imagination and fantastic water, the tank is wonderfulyy weathered. great dio mate.
cheers stan

That, my friend, is spectacular.

Bravo!

G

FANTASTIC!!! say no more

Super effort = Super results. Well done.

Absolutely stunning, how did you achieve the water effects?

I saw this one this weekend in Moson show and the pictures doesn't do the model justice... it was by far the most spectacular dio entered this year. Great work Pepe; what prizes did you get for it?

Mario

Exellent piece of work,not to mention very original.

This is very nicely done. It is a fantasticly creative well executed project - thank you.

Very well done. You captured the photo's right on. I have seen this in books and T.V. and must say you have done a fantastic job. Your water is excellent and the whole dio blends in together realy nice. I like the base photo's, puts it all in respect to actual history.What medium did you use for water?Stunning work!

Wonderful!!, Beautiful!!, Wonderful !! This is one of the reasons I love this hobby. To see such works of art and creativity!! Great dio!
Kirk

Wow, incredible, I love it!! you even have little tropical fish swimming around in there!! Thank you for sharing your work!!

This is one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you very much for sharing. WOW, DOUBLE WOW.....................Al

LOVE IT.....great Dio

Wow, just wow!, Amazing bit of work there!

Hello guys!

Many thanks for your comments.

Mario! Over the weekend in Moson show, I got a gold medal in master diorama, three special prize.

Karl, Andy C, For the water i used transparent resin, which is poured one layer.

pepe

utterly brilliant. extraordinary. tell your sculptor friend he his just fantastic.

Please dont come enter any comps I'm planning on entering... I wont bother showing up!

Adamskii

Well deserved. The combination of a war machine and such a peaceful scene... your dio was definitely the breath of fresh air this year, amazing work!

Mario

I just need to say: WOW! Stunning dio!

The diorama is well deserving of all the awards. The model/concept/execution as stated by everyone here is excellent.
Let me complement you on one aspect that is often overlooked.....your display / presentation and the choice to use the "Kodak" film clips showing the dio's inspiration around the lower portion of the base is exceptional.
Congratulations on a great diorama.
Cheers,
Charles

Wow! Stunning, indeed!

I bet it's even more amazing in person.

Uber kool! I was trying to find something to add in praise but all was said already. I will just say ditto ditto ditto to all of the previous comments,
J