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Focusing on the figures in this diorama which shows my interpretation of the invasion of Crete in 1941. A glider load of 10 fallschirmjager disembarking from a glider which has just landed at Tavronitis Bridge. 10 modified and unmodified Dragon figures from various sets with Hornet heads. My first real attempt at developing my ability to paint faces and better uniforms. Still a long way to go. 10 pairs of eyes did my head in. Sanfrandragon gave me an itch I couldn’t stop scratching regarding the glider pilot. It was bugging me so I have worked out how to slightly rearrange the figures to cater to the pilot idea and integrate him in the focus area with the other figures given he would have had to exit the cockpit and come down the slope. He is rear right adjacent to the one at the central door exit. Yes, yes, Being a bit a...ly retentive but wanted to reduce my reliance on the artistic license. Also, for those interested, the guys on the Wehrmacht Awards Forum gave me this info about the glider pilot... ”The glider pilots involved in airborne assaults, such as the invasion of Crete were drawn from transport units, such as LLG1. That is to say, the Ju52's and DFS230 gliders, and their respective crews, belonged to LLG1 or some other transport unit. When not inserting Fallschirmjäger, these units were used to transport supplies etc. The glider pilots included officers, NCOs and other ranks. Some of the earliest glider pilots were Fallschirmjäger who then trained as glider pilots, including Walter Kiess. On the ground, there was an expectation that the glider pilots would take on a combat role. On Crete, many glider pilots were involved in guarding prisoners of war.” Also, someone confirmed that on Crete, the glider pilots wore fallschirmjager uniform. Change is below...
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Although part of a diorama in the relevant Ready for Inspection, I focus on more of the glider pictures here. It is Bronco's 1/35 DFS230 modified and with cutaway. The damage to the glider on landing is inspired by this photo which was taken some time after the landing itself when the German's had won the battle for Crete.
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After seen fotos from Matilda A12 tank in use by Wehrmacht at Crete during 1941-44, http://beutepanzer.ru/Beutepanzer/uk/A12_matilda/a12creta_matilda.html I decided to built Tamiya Matilda 1/35 kit from my stock. About the kit : Excellent detail, great fitting, no filler! Pattern : Caunter scheme with white balkenkreuz Colors : AK real color set No 10 (colors used : RC041 Portland Stone, RC038 Silver Gray, RC039 Slate) The real color set supposed to be the same as the real ones. From the colored foto of the link I think that are ok. All comments are more than welcome ! Thanks!!!