WIP Arnhem

[Richie]

Hi Simon,
Thank you.
Cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

Looking good. The punctured flat tyres are a good touch, and the figures look very natural, and true to the photos. Will you add any paras with it?

The big diorama is taking good shape, looking forward to the adding of all the rubble. Enjoy painting all the Denisons .

Hi Henk,
Thank you, yes I am going to add a couple of Airborne figures to the scene.
Now I'll have a few hours laying down rubble.
Cheers
Richie

 

[Cortezdusk]

Hi All,
A few weeks ago I was off with Covid and whilst off I watched a really good documentary on Arnhem followed by watching the classic war film A Bridge Too Far. So I set off scrounging around for 1/35 figures and accoutraments in order to make a three stage Arnhem diorama.
I have bought loads of different figures from different manufacturers such as Steve Kirtley, Tahk, Nemrod, Resicast, ICM, Dragon, Bronco ect.
Phase 1 with be the road to Arnhem
Phase 2 will be the British Airborne fighting from a house
Phase 3 will be post battle with wounded Para's and P.O.W.'s

I am still waiting on a few figures and some Hornet heads ect but this is where I am to date. I would estimate between the 3 phases there will be approx. 40 to 50 figures. The German's in phase 3 will have a number of different units and uniforms as the German assault was made up of various units.

The house facade was just the two walls and I have made a balcony with a balustrade for the PIAT gunners and the three floors I have added. I will have a load of sandbags to make and a lot of rubble.

I would like to thank Tommi & Steve Readdie who I bounced ideas off and Steve provided me with a great link on Arnhem. Still a good Para Steve.
cheers
Richie
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That looks like a massive project you have going here! Very interested in seeing the progress on this one!

 

[Richie]

Hi,
Thanks for joining in, yes it's a massive itch that I need to scratch, but loving working on these Arnhem projects.
Cheers Richie

 

[Merryweather]

Wow!

 

[Richie]

Wow!

Hi Neil,
Thank you mate. I've had a good day, my 6 year old granddaughter has been painting too and hers is better than mine in the painting department.
Cheers Richie

 

[Nap]

Hi Richie

All credit to you for the project , difficult poses but the figures are looking good

The rubble is looking good as well

Looking forward to seeing more on all projects

Have fun @ the bench

Nap