The diorama beginning to come together. Along the Rue de Boucher, a MG crew sets out to relieve the crew at the beach defenses. A dispatch rider is looking towards the commotion in front of the café Le Poulet.



At the café, one soldier looks on at the object displayed on the other side of the Styer as his comrade eats his breakfast.



From the balcony of the Hotel Dieppe, a Panzer Officer witnesses the object brought in the Styer from a patrol during the night. The driver of the Kubelwagan is being directed to move the vehicle.





More to follow shortly
As always any comments or suggestions are greatly welcomed.

Jay

Wow that looks great! Having just nearly completed a street scene myself I found that you really need a lot of trash to make your street look better. Just look on any road and you'll see sediment gathered in the gutters and corners. Paper, wrappers, and other small discarded things also tend to gather in gutters and corners. I think I see some but broken sidewalk slabs and missing sidewalk chunks also help.

Just a few friendly hints to mess up a perfectly good street

Jay,

I think it looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing your work with us.

Very very nice. This is fantastic work.
If I were to humbly offer anything I might add a bit of wash and grime to the gutter area of the road. As if rain over time has washed some sandy grime from the cobbles to the edge of the road. Not a lot just a bit to show the action of the rain over time.

Great job! the multiple scenes really sets it off, though I do think the streets need more dust on them, but I'm sure you've taken the weathering etc. into consideration.
great job
-shain

I'm very impressed! Very.
If you'd like some ideas, I can almost visualize pigeon droppings on those ledges, a reality. Maybe plant a pigeon on a wire to tie it in.

Very nice. Don't forget the license plate on the Styer.

Patrick

Thank you, I appreciate the input.
Alan, Scott, and Shain I could not agree with you more, the streets are just a little too clean. I think I have been a little to subtle with some of the washes, although they do not look quite so clean in person. As for adding debris I have tried many different things but have yet to find something to messes it up with out becoming overbearing, makes rubble and destoryed buildings seem a little easier.

Patrick, just have not finished the vehicles yet, that is why there is no markings or plates I was trying to find unit emblems for the 84th that was at Dieppe and now I need to complete them.

Jay

As far as debris in the road it shouldn't be anything more than what normal daily life would drag in, dirt, leaves, pebbles etc.
Ifyou wantto add anything you may try kttty litter ground up. Get a few pieces and grind it using the back end of a screwdriver to you get "Really" fine pieces, almost a dust, but a bit bigger. I'd say 1/2 the size of normal table salt, almost the size of sugar grains. Woodland scenics "snow" product is about the right size, just soak it in color befor you use it.

And - as you mentioned it may be ok in person. As you know, photos can dilute the impression. The above is just a suggestion.

That's becoming a very good dio. Can't wait to see the finished product. Are you going to put more vehicles in it?

I won't repeat what the others said but it would be even nicer if you add a bit more of civilian figures.

Angela

Another good source of really small debris is sandblasting sand. That stuff is almost microscopic....would make nice street clutter. Any local machine shop will probably give you a ziplock bag full.

Patrick

Amazing work so far Jay!!!! I love this dio. I have to agree with some gravel along the curb and dusting up the streets a little. I look forward to seeing the next installment Truly a masterpiece in the making. Cheers Kevin

Awesome dio! I really like the order of things and the "quietness" in the little town! It's wonderful! The buildings are very well painted, the vehicles look wonderful, teh figures are delicious, it's all very, very good! Congratulations! Wait- and it isn't finished yet...! I can't wait to see it all done!
Cheers and happy modeling!
Prato

Impressive work Jay. Thanks for sharing.
I would agree the others ideas about the dirt on the road.
The scene is amazing..

Thank you all for the kind words. I appreciate all the suggestions particularly how to dirty up the streets, some times I find I over complicate things and fail to see simpler solutions once again, thank you.

Angela, when completed there will be seven civilians; two completed as of now, the pharmacist and a women in the wine shop. There are also another five German officers and the star of the show “Rupert.”

Jay