Mike,Eric and Alan,

Thanks as always guys for checking in on this endless topic. I am trying my best to"bring it home" as it were.
I had to figure out a sequence of hooking up the various chains used in the harness to facilitate backing up when it was called for. The wheel horses were used for this. So I will place the off side wheel horse on the groundwork first,then the limber,then the ridden wheelhorse. It may seem obvious to most but this took my addled brain more than a little time to figure out!
Have a look

For those of you that suggested another fig and maybe a falschirmj. here he is but not warning others he is worried about more pressing things concerning his personal well being.





I have a lot more done but don't have any teaser pics yet. Sorry.
J

I had to modify the base to make logical room for the two wounded guys walking. The plaster is down and almost carved all the way. This actually works out for me because now I have a focus point for something else!! A crossroads is always a nice place to make a statement.

Hello Jerry,

Been busy of late but still been checking in. It's all coming together really well and will I'm sure be stunning once done.

Incidentally, amongst the Jeeps and GMCs in Normandy for the anniversary period was a horse drawn wagon and a "Gulaschkanone". Saw a tour bus get a bit close to the latter and was immediately reminded of your diorama...

Anyway, keep it up. Almost there

Sean

Thanks Sean for the nice story and the kind words. I am trying not to rush the end. I spent so much time on it now that I want to make sure it all looks as good as it can.
J

I cannot believe you are going to have those poor horses trample that poor FJ, Jerry.... Oh the humanity!!!!

How do you know that is going to happen? eheheheh
Maybe he is just turning down another meal of "Old Man"?

J

Trivia test. Can you name these items that will go on the roadside?



I tried to make my first small birch tree.


A fig for scale


More work on the last dude. Maybe?

Coming together nicely.

Kimmo

Jerry the tree looks really good, if one was super picky, suuuuuuper picky it might be a little big at the base for its height as those tend to shoot up pretty quick. Honestly you nailed it though. Are the leaves PE or paper? Love the updates, keep them coming, great motivation to get my butt in gear!
Eric.

Hi Jerry,

Detail, detail, detail, looking good Good to see the small personal items coming along and the figures are looking excellent. Neat tree.

Cheers

Al

Amazing attention to detail. Well done and keep up the excellent work.

Hi Jerry,

The guy already broke his left ankle?

Don't keep us waiting so long!

Brilliant work on the sign and the scattered personal items- plus the tree looks damn good. The FJ figure is coming along really nicely too- the hair and uniform details are excellent.

Wow! Thanx for the comments as always. I always want to make sure I respond to everyone so here goes. It is not a chore as I love when people comment. The drawback to me has always been my two finger typing method!
Kimmo-thanks for checking in buddy!
Eric- I see what you mean and may be able to bend the lower branches up? The leaves are paper from Kamikazuki(hopefully spelled correctly) Get on it man!! Get to work! Marsch marsch
Alan-I have seen some nice new releases in the WWI area so isn't it time to get on it? Hint hint?
Kobus-Nice to see an Afikann modeler here and thanks for the comments. We have a regular guest at our house that hails from Kenya. We lave him dearly and wish he would be our son-in -law but...the parents don't control this any more!! LOL
Paul-patience patience. The good news is I finally have a guy that is willing to pay for the masters for the 18/40 limber!!
Karl-thanks as always my faithful poster. I always look forward to your insite and prose and am happy that you have begun a new project yourself.
Thanks guys for taking the time to comment! And thanks to the lurkers that have pushed this humble build to over 130,000 hits!
Holy crap,you guys are awesome!
J

Eric,does this look any better? I bent the branches up in a more sweeping position?

Gretschen likes it.



Ah jo!! Siet gut aus!
J

Hi Jerry,

"Alan-I have seen some nice new releases in the WWI area so isn't it time to get on it? Hint hint?"

Troops are in the making, artillery is coming along, tanks are rolling, ideas are forming lol.













Cheers

Al

Nice stuff Al!! It will be nice when ever you start on a new thread. I really like that arty piece is that a resin kit or?
J

Hi Jerry,

Yes, resin the Resicst 60 pdr BL Mk I. I intend to do it as a towed load for the Holt.

Cheers

Al

Are you sure you can't make it horse drawn?
J

Hi Jerry, you'd have to change the towing arm on the limber which could be done and have a team of 12 horses!

I do have the 18pdr and limber to build and that is one I'd like to be horse drawn and there is also the GS Wagon. Steps are in hand.

Cheers

Al

And then, there's the beautiful Gretschen along-side the road, waiting to hitch a ride. …

—mike

Yes,6 horses was more than enough for me so 12....nah!
J

Boom! There it is.
J