'Defenders of Pointe-du-Hoc' diorama (1:35)

[Chas Young]

G'day pF buddies,

I'd like to show you pictures of my completed diorama.

This is my second 1:35 scale diorama, the face of the MG42 gunner is the second I have painted using Vallejo acrylic colours. Uniforms were painted with Tamiya acrylic but this is the last time I will be using this paint, I have Vallejo now!

Here is the full build log on Armorama:
http://armorama.kitmaker.net/module...le=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=121724&page=1
Chas

 

[tonydawe]

Well done Chas, great work on the figures, the groundwork and the vegetation.

 

[Guy]

Excellent work Chas.

 

[John Bowery]

Chas,
Nice setting and layout.
Cheers
John

 

[Chas Young]

Thanks Tony, Guy and John!

Glad to know you like it.

 

[Jamie Stokes]

Nice

I think this is the first time I have ever seen the 'other side" of that battle. For once, I can see what all those Rangers were up against.

A very good effort!

cheers

 

[Chas Young]

G'day Janus.

That's right. A lot of people forget that the German struggle at the top of the cliff was just as, if not more dangerous, than that of the Rangers at the bottom.

Chas

 

[dannyk01]

Very nice again Chas, The figures are well painted but some of the vegetation looks to be a bit neat. I haven't done any research on this topic (yet) but you have given this vignette? a good scene.

Daniel

 

[Marcel]

Great work Chas!
The figures could use a bit more contrast in my opinion.

Marcel.

 

[megroot]

Really nice work.

marc

 

[baldwin8]

Dioramas are always such a challenge, compliments to you for the work and perseverance and overall effect.

 

[captnenglish]

Chas, I like the composition and the groundwork, the scale is just right. As Marcel suggested, I think you could stand a bit more shading on your figures, but overall, I'm very impressed.

 

[Chas Young]

Thanks Danny, Marcel, Marc, Baldwin8 and Matthew. Your comments are valued.



Chas

 

[Johan]

Very nice diorama ! ... just one question, did you make the bunker yourself, or is that available as a kit ? (verlinden maybe ?)

 

[Chas Young]

Thanks Johan, yes the bunker was scratchbuilt. You can see how on the first few pages of my SBS (linked in my orginial post).

Regards,