PlaStix Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) This project was made as part of the D-Day Group Build.This is my first ever diorama and it's made up with a lot of other firsts. First Typhoon, Panther and Tiger kits, first tank(s) for many, many years, first plane kit in flight, first use of a Prop Blur, first use of aftermarket decals (for the Typhoon) and first 1/72 figures.Nearly everyone who contributed to the WIP thread helped with ideas for the building of various elements of the project so a big thank you to them all - it wouldn't have been possible without the help of the BM team. Also it was seeing Kallisti's Typhoon base that got me thinking about doing a diorama - so thank you to Kallisti for the idea.Typhoon: Airfix 1/72 Mk.IB Typhoon (new tool version) - MN526/TP-V - No.198 Sqn., 123 Wing, 84 Group, 2 TAF B10/Plumetot, France - July 1944.Panther: Dragon 1/72 Ausf G with Zimmerit, no. 135 of 12 SS Pz,Tiger I: Dragon 1/72 Ausf E with Zimmerit, no. 131 of sSSPzAbt 101German and British troops from Ceasar Miniatures Baseboard: Softwood, Sundela, MDF, filler and various leftover scenic materials from model railway projects made a long time ago.The WIP can be found hereThe RFI for the Typhoon can be found hereThe RFI for the two tanks can be found hereTime: early evening, July 1944 - Location: somewhere northwest of NormandyThis last photo shows the actual diorama and the background I used to give it depth. The background is actually the display shelf I made for my Spitfire builds but it seemed to work well as a backdrop - I thought it would look better than just a plain wall.Although this project is finished as far as the D-Day Group Build is concerned I've still got some ideas for developing this diorama further but I'm going to make a couple of Spitfires first!Thank you for looking. Comments and suggestions welcome. Kind regards,Stix Edited October 15, 2014 by PlaStix 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Very nice diorama! Quite a lot of work in such a short time - I am doing only a Tempest in the D-Day GB and this is still not finished ;-) Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Great builds and great execution of idea in your diorama. Just overall excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Podmore Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 That's lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 The way you have tied the three elements together into a realistic and believable scene is an excellent piece of modelling. Really well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Outstanding result.....Top notch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Masterpiece! And in no time, basically ... makes me feel like I'm slow, really slow Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Wow, that is one incredible diorama, it is so full of detail that as look at it on my mobile, I want to see it on my PC. It's a wonderful work of art that's something to be proud of- well done that modeller. Thank you for sharing with us all. Regards rad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Oops, did a duplicate of what I'd written & tried to edit. Sorry. Edited September 30, 2014 by Radpoe Spitfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Hi Rene, Brodiebear, Paul, George, Phil, Shermaniac, Silver Fox, Sarge, giemme and Rad. Thank you all for the very kind comments. I had a great time making this diorama which really only came about because of this website, the GB and the people on here - so I count myself as very lucky! Thank you. Edit - sorry to anyone who hasn't had a 'like this' from me yet - I've run out for the day!! Edited October 1, 2014 by PlaStix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 1 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Oh, that is outstanding!!! I've seen a few attempts to present a flying action scene with aircraft models, but this has to be the most succesful attempt I've seen to make the flying aircraft look real. The rockets look good, the clear support has worked really well and is hardly visible, part hidden in the trees really helps with this, the action prop works too, and the overall diorama on the ground is top notch too. Edited October 2, 2014 by Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Superb, the Typhoon alone is brilliant!! I think the rockets will miss though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 My flabber is well & truly ghasted.... Superb.....really, stunning. ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Oh, that is outstanding!!! I've seen a few attempts to present a flying action scene with aircraft models, but this has to be the most succesful attempt I've seen to make the flying aircraft look real. The rockets look good, the clear support has worked really well and is hardly visible, part hidden in the trees really helps with this, the action prop works too, and the overall diorama on the ground is top notch too. Hi Rob. Thank you very much for your very kind comments. To be fair; I borrowed a lot of ideas from modellers on BM and the internet - I just kind of combined them how I wanted them! Superb, the Typhoon alone is brilliant!! I think the rockets will miss though! Hi PZRGREN. Thank you for your comments - I think you may be right about the starboard rocket - now I've checked it, it may just skim across the turret of the Tiger - I have since angled the Typhoon to make it more likely for a hit from both! My flabber is well & truly ghasted.... Superb.....really, stunning. ATB Hi Riggers. Thank you very much for your kind comments. Kind regards, Stix Edited October 3, 2014 by PlaStix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Less than 1% of rockets fired hit anything of value.....But those on the receiving end didn't know that! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 How original is that and very well finished and presented. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hi Redcap. Thank you very much for the kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Very cool dio, perfectly presented. Karl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hi Karl. Thank you for your very kind comments. It was a fun project to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 A while ago I mentioned I'd redo some of the photos of all my D-Day builds in black and white but it's taken until now to get them sorted: Kind regards, Stix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipkicker Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Amazing work , love the effect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Massive congratulations on every aspect - particularly the win. I just wish Ladbrokes offered odds on the build - I could have retired on the outcome Cheers!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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