I've been modelling about two and a half years now and I'm starting my first diorama. I'm planning to build one of a crashed english plane on german territory, with afew german ruins and a small shelter for the pilot. Can anyone help me with hints, tips and photos
for building someting like this?

Thanks...

The first thing I think of when I hear an AC/Ground mix is Scale.
It's difficult to get equal scale AC and figures and even harder to get equal scale AC and AFVs. I thnk 1/72 is the best bet.

I would recommend taking some time to paruse the gallery and scout out all the different layouts of dioramas.
One thing I have noticed with AC crash dios is the 'skid' path or AC damage is usually commented on. The path isn't natual, or long or deep enough. The respective damage to the plane is commented on too. Wings torn all the way off, props bent, canopy position, fire, etc?

I would read this feature by Eagle Diorama Feature Then sit back and plan. That will generate more specific questions.

In one of Verlinden's books, there is a diorama he did of a German pilot being captured beside his crashed aircraft by a farmer. I don't remember which book it was in, but I think that is what you are looking for. Maybe somebody remembers the one I am talking about.

Patrick

Hi,

Perhaps this one "FALLEN EAGLE" a diorama by Terry Ashley, can give you some ideas.


HTH

Tanks for everybodies help!!!

Ralphidus