'When the fox preacheth then beware your geese'

[ErGide72]

Hello Planeteers,

Like to present to you my finished dio 'When the fox (=German tank crew talking 'nice wether )preacheth then beware your geese (literally!) In German (German dio...) Wenn der Fuchs predigt, so nehmt die Gänse in Acht.

Figures are from bits and pieces from various manufactures and a bit of MagicSculp here and there.
The dio idea comes from a picture I always found interesting from the PZ colours books, altered it a bit...
Hope you like it and thought I might post it here as well unsure as ist the figures what's it all about and who tells the story

Wifo grease pot, Persil (vintage!) box with esbit, tomatosoup cans and other nice things, the pig (thinking; 'lucky, it wasn't me this time!' and the selfmade corn.

Bundesarchive Picture for the Album (yes 1942....) just playing with photoshop

Original Picture


Always after seeing the pics; Yes one floating ammobox and pigie could be a litlle bit dirtier; will be fixed once you read this...

Cheers Erik

 

[yeo_64]

Well done, my friend . Bravo!
You've managed to capture the essence of the photograph beautifully . Kudos!
Kenneth.

 

[bucsfan21]

Nicely done. Great vignette! Lots of detail. Tells a great story....Shepard Paine would be proud! Appreciate you sharing with us!

Terry Martin-member of the Atlanta Miniature Figure Society

 

[theBaron]

Excellent diorama! I agree with Terry, you tell the story! Very much in Shep's tradition, well done!

Prost!
Brad

 

[Borek]

Great and comprehensive diorama. I like the atmosphere of the scene. Very good

Cheers Borek

 

[JonH]

Excellent little scene. I love the civilian (not going to say tank-top) sleeveless jumper on the crewman.
Lots and lots to see here. The panzer III is very nice too-who makes this model?
Jon

 

[pmfs]

Wonderful Erik!

Cheers,
Pedro.

 

[ErGide72]

Thanks guys

@Jon; The PzIII is the Ausf. J early kit from Dragon. If interested for the 'stand alone' tank look here http://www.network54.com/Forum/1107...at.+Pz.+Reg.3+2.+Pz.+Div.+Autumn+1941++Russia

Cheers Erik

 

[John Bowery]

What a wonderful little scene and lots to look at . Well done.
Cheers
John

 

[ErGide72]

Thanks John

E

 

[Chris Ribchester]

That is great work indeed, a cracking dio.

Chris

 

[montythefirst]

Fantastic Work

 

[Ferris]

Excellent attention to detail and sharp painting. Very impressive diorama with a clear story and nice composition.

Cheers
Adrian

 

[Mariobusta]

Beautiful job recreating the scene from the photo .

 

[1969]

Excellent job, although I do love figures I do like to look at a nice diorama/vignette especially when it involves great groundwork like yours.

Steve

 

[ErGide72]

Thanks guys for the nice words

Always trying to make it 'lifelike' with details often overlooked as you can see here
A picture of home (in the commanders turret...) (Yes a 'tank' , it's just for the details added!)

Or just 'Schatzi' on the gun craddle

Or the 'tank top' pullover from the tanker

And two times 'Frontschwein...'

Thanks again!!

Cheers Erik