fpmeyer Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) With tanks and infantry, the Grenadier Guards managed to fight through Hunner Park to the south end of the road bridge. Machine guns firing, heavy weapons in action, shaking the streets with their explosions, covering everything in clouds of dust from the pulverized masonry. The bridge was shaking with the explosions. Skidding, shaking, firing the Guards' tanks, they reached the other side. The attack to seize the Nijmegen road bridge (Waalbrug) was carried out by the senior battalion of the Armored Guards Division. AoS sign white 51 over red square is owned by the 2nd Btn Guards Grenadiers. The division's second senior battalion, 1st Armoured Btn Coldstream Guards, AoS sign white 52 over red square, was not on the bridge at the time, but was employed further east of the corridor to aid the American 82nd Airborne. The scene of this Diorama is about the 2sd Welsh Guards on their way towards the Arnhem road, 21/09/1944. To make this diorama, I used a 12X12in base. There are 14 figures in total. The vegetation is Woodland Scenics. The street floor was sculpted to look like the brick floor. Also including the building's architecture, I hope I have managed to make the scene look as close as possible to what it was at the time, of a Dutch city. A military police officer from the Guards Armored Divisional Provost Company guides traffic near the bridge. The figure of the MP is Hornet, as are the 2 figures of tankers. The Cromwell tank in full markings: The Guards formation badge and the AoS sign of a white 45 on a green and blue square, identifying the armoured recce regiment of an armoured division. Also show is the bridge classification marking. The old and good kit of Tamiya Dingo, The figure of the officer and the sniper are Hornet, with resin heads. The Dingo figures are Miniart. The plaque on the wall: “Verboden Toegang” (Forbiden Access). With the marks of the 2nd Armored Battalion Irish Guards. Dingos were used as vehicles in liaison tasks. It was the Shermans of the Irish Guards who led the advance of the Waal across the road to Arnhem. The AoS sign of a White 53 on red square of the Irish Guards, The seated figure has headphones for the radio operator. The accessories that complete the model are made of resin. Jerrycans are from Tamiya. Miniart British Tank Riders (35118). Cromwell has a very large empty space, so the choice to place the figures there was obvious. It was not common for the British to use tanks to transport troops, just as the Russians did with their infantry, but for the scene, I believe he agreed, just to symbolize the need for the hurry to send infantry to the other side of the Waal. The C Squadron sign in the White is cleary visible on the stowage Box on the side of the vehicle. A beautiful final view of the diorama, showing the Cromwell Tank of 2nd Welsh Guards crossing the street at Nijmegen. An C Squadron Sign (circle) enclosing a number 1 is barely visible on the left rear hull of the model. The classic British Red Phone Box, making its presence here. I believe it is not common to be seen in the Netherlands, but I found it interesting to add it to the diorama. There is an illustration of the box cover of the Master Box 3533 kit, which served as inspiration. Highlight for the German / Dutch bilingual sign warning of danger of mines. The figures are Tamiya. The last is Hornet. The bike is Master Box. I respect those who in the past have fought for this bridge. In terms of model making, it was a lot of fun to make this Diorama. The hard work in doing it was a pleasure. Thanks for watching! Fábio. Edited December 7, 2020 by fpmeyer 47 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Wow stunning result simply brilliant 👏 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Excellent ! Dare I say lifted from the Francois Verlinden school of diorama building but elevated by many levels and your attention to historical detais is as impressive as the attention to detail which you have applied to the scene as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Jaw dropping. Modelling taken to another level. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Fantastic diorama.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Parvis Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Really nice work. Is the building scratch built? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Fabulous Dio - all the bits work with the building and figures being particularly nicely finished. My single observation (and I cringe at myself!) is that the Cromwell driver is wearing 60's style plastic "ski/MotoX" goggles. Super work Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 That is simply stunning. the Dingo, the Cromwell, the figures, the buildings, they're all brilliant. Just one nitpick. I don't think that the phone box would have "telephone" on it in Holland. I could be wrong??? John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Stunning work. I love it. How long did it take to complete? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Outstanding model making and attention to historical information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 I can only add outstanding piece of work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Truly excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saeran Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Absolutely brilliant work - thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junco Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Great diorama, excellent buildings. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Excellent job overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpmeyer Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 08:56, Matt Parvis said: Is the building scratch built? Hi Matt! Good that you liked it. Ya scracht. There is an old model from Verlinden, which served as inspiration to make the building. Best regards, Fábio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpmeyer Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) On 06/12/2020 at 09:56, robgizlu said: Cromwell driver is wearing 60's style plastic "ski/MotoX" goggles. Hi Rob! I got it from a Dragon kit of American tankers. It is a real Model: Cheers, Fábio. Edited December 7, 2020 by fpmeyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Splendid piece of work, I like the chap with the sniper rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Superb 👍👍 and my favourite town in the Netherlands too 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 8 hours ago, fpmeyer said: Hi Rob! I got it from a Dragon kit of American tankers. It is a real Model: Cheers, Fábio. I'm so sorry You live and learn Now - I Like it all the more!!! Best Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Excellent piece of work well done sir 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpmeyer Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 10:00, Bullbasket said: I don't think that the phone box would have "telephone" on it in Holland. I could be wrong??? John. Hello Jonh! His observation was great: I believe that the term "Telephone" is known worldwide. For this reason, I think that it is not wrong, or even that the modeler made a mistake, although I could have used "Telefoon" which is the most correct Dutch word. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 That really is very impressive!! Very atmospheric. Well done! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 So much to see in that dio, even down to the rifle slings. Exceptional. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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