Garry. Good start this looks like it will be a nice diorama. I think the third paratroopers arm is a little bit long ! Also they could benefit from a little shading. Keep up the good work ! J

I like the originality, but U.S. paratroopers are a rough bunch. I couldn't see them letting enemy soldiers go, despite the humanity. Perhaps, to remain covert.

I like the originality, but U.S. paratroopers are a rough bunch. I couldn't see them letting enemy soldiers go, despite the humanity. Perhaps, to remain covert.

.... but I still love the dio idea. Can't wait to see more.

I'm not sure you understand. US paratroopers would not let the enemy slip by. As Robert said, "simply kill as many of the enemy as possible". The only hesitation would be on how to go about killing.

Hi Garry,

you keep us entertained and busy..!! You just keep posting!!!

Allow me one suggestion: change the cart "colour" from brown to grey. Believe me, I grew up with those carts, and not a single one was nice and brown.
Wood ages quickly and that shows!

Cheers m8!

Romain

The paratroopers would not let a German squad pass them by. This would go against their doctrine and cause them to devalue their purpose.

Hi Garry,

you are most welcome my friend! After all, that's what these for a are about, isn't it!

Check the following link for examples. Not all of them are useful, but some..!! There are even a few "nice polished brownies" in the mix, but those are preserved on purpose (for museum display or else to transport tourists)

http://www.google.at/search?q=leiterwagen&hl=de&rlz=1T4GGNI_deAT498AT498&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4oAEUtedN8SVtAaUxYHoCg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=967&bih=565

Keep up the good work and the posting m8!!

Cheers

Romain

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The paratroopers would not let a German squad pass them by. This would go against their doctrine and cause them to devalue their purpose.

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Even if they're with a wounded comrade?

...They would probably shoot them, too.

Hi Garry

I would go with your original concept, which includes using the Paratroopers.

I see nothing wrong it the concept of your diorama, as there could have been a very good reason for "Letting them go".

Don't feel pressured by the opinion of repetitive posts by individuals because you don't wish to change it to what they say.

Looks a good little scene so far. Hope you continue to enjoy it.

regards.

Alan

Hi
Interesting idea & the build up so far is very good. The painting looks a lot better in the later pictures. I agree with the wagon needs to be a little greyer in colour.
As for the US Para's shooting anyone in there way. Yes probably right as long as they weren't out numbered & out Gunned. No point getting your own men killed.

Hi Garry,
Actually, any situation you have in mind can be made in a model.
Finally, it all comes from a plastic sprue and your imagination.
To my opinion, pleasure and leasure should be the intention of your hobby. Unless you are working according strict historical lines. In that case, you should carefully duplicate situations and combat team, whatever their size and time frame.
In your case, I asume, you wanted to represent a situation where a para trooper team runs into some Germans with a cart, carrying a wounded fellow soldier. Fantastic! you show the situation, in your imagination, there might be hundreds of not visible back up forces!
As someone before stated: it is your model, your work, your imagination.

Technically, you should listen to the TECHNICAL suggestions. The soldier in the back of the cart should have contact to the wagon floor, one of the German's helmets is a bit far forward on the head. Just little things, which you will learn by just modelling frequently.

I like your model. I like your enthousiasm.
Keep on posting it and don't worry too much about battle field situations.
Unless you start creating battle fields filled with ancient Romans and Napoleonic Currassiers!! ( but even if you did, it's your choise.)

Thanks for showing us.