Hi Alan,
Still following this one and being amazed att all the detail and human elements you are putting into your project.
This diorana is an instant classic, beautiful work.
Cheers,
Sven
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The Somme 1916 - Part 2
young_sven
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 01:44 AM UTC
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 03:53 AM UTC
Hi Sven,
Glad you're enjoying the build, there is still a lot to do but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Cheers
Al
Glad you're enjoying the build, there is still a lot to do but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Cheers
Al
AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 04:42 AM UTC
Hi folks,
i thought as 2nd pusher on the wagon might be appropriate.
Al
i thought as 2nd pusher on the wagon might be appropriate.
Al
1stjaeger
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Posted: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 05:29 AM UTC
Good thinking Alan! Poor guy pushing alone...!!
Cheers
Romain
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 05:08 AM UTC
Hi Romain,
yes two pushers are better than one. I'm making the second chap as an additional Walking wounded.
Cheers
Al
yes two pushers are better than one. I'm making the second chap as an additional Walking wounded.
Cheers
Al
justsendit
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Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 05:36 AM UTC
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Yes two pushers are better than one. I'm making the second chap as an additional Walking wounded.
Now that is truly admirable; both on his part and yours. Way to stay in the fight!
--mike
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 10:09 PM UTC
Hi Michael,
Thanks for checking in and the comments, appreciated.
A bit more work on the 2nd pusher, just some base paint added. I wondered why I hadn't used the head on the original wounded then noticed it has a scrim net and I don't recall those being around in 1916, so I'll either have to switch out the head or cover the helmet with some hessian. The hands aren't in a great posture on this one being closed fists but as he's leaning against the wagon they may work OK.
Cheers
Al
Looking at the scene perhaps a small Red Cross flag on the wagon or in the 2nd pushers hands might be a nice touch. I'll hang a water bottle on the front and possibly a rifle & haversack too.
A
Thanks for checking in and the comments, appreciated.
A bit more work on the 2nd pusher, just some base paint added. I wondered why I hadn't used the head on the original wounded then noticed it has a scrim net and I don't recall those being around in 1916, so I'll either have to switch out the head or cover the helmet with some hessian. The hands aren't in a great posture on this one being closed fists but as he's leaning against the wagon they may work OK.
Cheers
Al
Looking at the scene perhaps a small Red Cross flag on the wagon or in the 2nd pushers hands might be a nice touch. I'll hang a water bottle on the front and possibly a rifle & haversack too.
A
fireguard
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Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 12:23 AM UTC
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Looking at the scene perhaps a small Red Cross flag on the wagon or in the 2nd pushers hands might be a nice touch. I'll hang a water bottle on the front and possibly a rifle & haversack too.
A
You could also bandage the clasped hand to signify a wound?
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 12:54 AM UTC
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Looking at the scene perhaps a small Red Cross flag on the wagon or in the 2nd pushers hands might be a nice touch. I'll hang a water bottle on the front and possibly a rifle & haversack too.
A
You could also bandage the clasped hand to signify a wound?
Hi Chris,
Thanks, I had considered that as a possible option to, and it is a good contender.
Thanks for the thought, bandages hands would be in keeping with the scene.
Cheers
Al
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 02:24 AM UTC
Man,that looks so much easier than humping the poor sods by strecher.
J
J
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 05:46 AM UTC
Hi Jerry,
Looking in IWM archive these wagons were used a lot.
Cheers
Al
Looking in IWM archive these wagons were used a lot.
Cheers
Al
kurnuy
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 06:52 AM UTC
Hello Alan ,
what a great scene , the wagon with the wounded men and those who are pushing. Love it !
Cheers
Kurt
what a great scene , the wagon with the wounded men and those who are pushing. Love it !
Cheers
Kurt
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 07:03 AM UTC
Hi Kurt,
Many thanks, I got a little more done on the 2nd pusher.
Cheers
Al
Many thanks, I got a little more done on the 2nd pusher.
Cheers
Al
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 05:02 AM UTC
Hi folks,
a head on shot of the wounded wagon so far. I've seen these with numbers on ie; 41 etc so I may add a number in due course.
Al
a head on shot of the wounded wagon so far. I've seen these with numbers on ie; 41 etc so I may add a number in due course.
Al
1stjaeger
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 06:44 AM UTC
Cool!!!!
Love that dio already!!
More...please!!!!
Cheers
Romain
justsendit
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 06:50 AM UTC
Details, details, details! As always, this dio is packed full of them ... Like the bandaged soldier helping to push the cart with his forearms. Nice touch.
--mike
--mike
AlanL
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 12:29 PM UTC
Hi Romain and Mike,
Thanks for looking in and the comments, I hope to get the linemen finished this weekend. Still a lot of small details to add.
Cheers
Al
Thanks for looking in and the comments, I hope to get the linemen finished this weekend. Still a lot of small details to add.
Cheers
Al
Stickframe
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 02:23 PM UTC
Hi Al - thanks for the updates on your epic build! Almost like a weekly TV show! I'll stay tuned in! Your figures look super -
Cheers
Nick
Cheers
Nick
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 12:03 AM UTC
Thanks Nick,
Both for looking in and the comments.
Cheers
Al
Both for looking in and the comments.
Cheers
Al
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 12:56 AM UTC
Hi Alan. Havent been in this thread for a while, but just went through the whole thing from the start, and it was a pleasure watching the progress from start until now. Amazing amount of details and makes for a very busy and clattered scene ... which was the case also ... so this all adds to the authenticity of it. Great work Alan ... you captured something special here ... and something not often done. Great job incorporating the different ref photographs into the scene as well. Fantastic. 
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 01:04 AM UTC
Hi Frank,
Many thanks and glad you enjoyed it so far. In theory I should be on the home straight at this point but there is still a lot to do, but it is definitely moving in the right direction.
If I could get a couple of days uninterrupted work, I could get a lot done but I'm doing and hour or two here and there so it seems to be taking a long time.
You comments and encouragement help - good motivating stuff.
Thanks and Cheers
Al
Many thanks and glad you enjoyed it so far. In theory I should be on the home straight at this point but there is still a lot to do, but it is definitely moving in the right direction.
If I could get a couple of days uninterrupted work, I could get a lot done but I'm doing and hour or two here and there so it seems to be taking a long time.
You comments and encouragement help - good motivating stuff.
Thanks and Cheers
Al
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 03:34 AM UTC
Hi folks,
Added some cap badges to the linemen, they are coming along and I also dug out some wooden 95mm ammo boxes I got from Accurate Armour a few years ago but never used. They look generic enough to stack but the side of the track along with some 6 inch gas and HE shells.
With the announcement of the ICM German infantry I'm hoping the British set isn't too far behind. If they are marching troops as shown in the provisional box art then I have some slouch hats to turn them into Aussies which would be fun and add a bit of colour to the scene.
Cheers
Al
Added some cap badges to the linemen, they are coming along and I also dug out some wooden 95mm ammo boxes I got from Accurate Armour a few years ago but never used. They look generic enough to stack but the side of the track along with some 6 inch gas and HE shells.
With the announcement of the ICM German infantry I'm hoping the British set isn't too far behind. If they are marching troops as shown in the provisional box art then I have some slouch hats to turn them into Aussies which would be fun and add a bit of colour to the scene.
Cheers
Al
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 04:32 AM UTC
That is some awesome arty accy stuff.
J
J
Thudius
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 04:34 AM UTC
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If I could get a couple of days uninterrupted work, I could get a lot done but I'm doing and hour or two here and there so it seems to be taking a long time.
Oh how familiar this sounds. I'm not even going to ask how many hours you've put in so far. Wish I had the space to take on something this impressive.
Kimmo
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 08:43 AM UTC
Hi Jerry,
I got the AA set 4/5 years ago but didn't use them. They are wooden boxes so seem generic enough to find a home here.
Hi Kimmo,
Space = the final frontier. We could probably all do with more space. Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Al
I got the AA set 4/5 years ago but didn't use them. They are wooden boxes so seem generic enough to find a home here.
Hi Kimmo,
Space = the final frontier. We could probably all do with more space. Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
Al
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