Agrippa Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I wanted to show you my field airfield in 1/72. It shows my first steps in dioramas and model building in general. I built my first model 14 months ago. I started with a piece of Styrodur where I basically just wanted to try out different floor types. It wasn't actually supposed to be a diorama. You can see the result of these tests here. There are some premieres: First diorama, first etched parts (Kübelwagen), first towel, my first figures (I had made one before, looked very modest), the first flowers, first resin, the first barrels and much more . It all took a long time because unfortunately I have very little time to devote myself to this wonderful hobby and most of it is really new to me. There are still a lot of improvements and mistakes that I want to make better with the next "diorama" but not with this one anymore. At some point it is good and something new has to be done. For the next diorama I want to build a scene with a tank, I want to build a British Sherman in France but I still have to do a lot of research. If anyone has a good source for biulders and information please write. Criticism and suggestions for improvement of everything you see are welcome. I also have pictures of the construction if anyone wants to see the misery. Thanks for reading and for watching Regards 35 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Fantastic job i can just hear the three standing together discussing the plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Your vegetarian looks spot on . Nice diorama story Cheers Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I think that's outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelKrypton Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Bertie McBoatface said: I think that's outstanding. I agree. So much activity going on with each smaller group of the diorama drawing your eye in closer and telling it's own little story. cheers, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephMarb Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Really nice work, especially for the scale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Well done! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Lovely diorama! There's something going on there, and that's fun to watch. (Not to forget the great models!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 9:34 AM, Mottlemaster said: Your vegetarian looks spot on But the meat eaters are a bit overscale? @Agrippa Lovely work and welcome to the forum. Is the bomb cart aftermarket or scratchbuilt? Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Auto complete Strikes again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Agrippa, I think your diorama is superb and it's clear that a lot of craftsmanship and skill went into assembling it. I especially like the varied ground textures, grasses, flowers and neatly painted figures. This could indeed be any German airfield out on the wild fields of Russia and Ukraine. I look forward to seeing more of your brilliant creations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 On 21/10/2022 at 07:30, Agrippa said: I want to build a British Sherman in France but I still have to do a lot of research. If anyone has a good source for biulders and information please write. Look at the work of @Bullbasket and @Kingsman is a Sherman buff. Is there a preferred scale? If you are interested in really nailing down the details, there is quite a learning curve on Sherman details, so it maybe easier to ask what scale/model you would like to do and got from there, a lot of British Shermans in France were the M4A4 model, which is not the most kitted variant. You may wish to do a Work In progress build, then can be great as you get feedback, encouragement, as well and ideas, tips and techniques. That is a very well observed and crafted diorama, look forward to more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrippa Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Thank you for your comments. It is not so easy to find a first step to build. Now I have a lot of ideas in mind for the next Dio. Above all, it should no longer be a flat piece of Styrodur. @Haken The bomb cart is included in this set: https://www.scalemates.com/de/kits/zvezda-6188-german-air-force-ground-crew--948854 German Air Force Ground Crew from Zvezda There is also the right bomb (SD 250) for the Zvezda Stuka included. Only one 500kg bomb is included with the Stuka, which would not be correct with the B2 version and the 4 50kg underwing bombs. Without these 4 bombs the 500kg bomb would be correct but the mounts would have to be completely redone. The other figures are from a very very old Preiser set (pilots) and CMK (Major Frankenstein's hand). As for the figures, it's the set of Zvezda German Airfield ground crew, The other figures are from a very very old Preiser set (pilots) and CMK (Major Frankenstein's hand). There is still a lot to improve, especially the accuracy with which I work. Major Frankensteins Hand the figure on the right had a gap on the shoulder that I forgot to fill with putty. He got a towel. @Troja Smith I'm still collecting ideas. I would love to depict an M4A2 in British service, but I'm still in the early stages of research. It's a pity that I can't use these figures: 6226 British Recon Team https://www.scalemates.com/de/kits/zvezda-6226-recon-team--384544 The Bren Gun looks to be a Mk2, which would limit the set to 1941 or later, while the carriage of the gasmask on the chest would indicate an early war setting. I can't find any pictures with these gas mask canisters after the Dunkirk evacuation. Unfortunately, this is the case with all of Zvezda's British figures. Not so nice, because the Figures from Zvzeda are consistently great. The period of the new diorama should be from 1944 onwards. It doesn't matter if it's France or Italy, as long as there are trees there. I want trees next 😇 Edited October 24, 2022 by Agrippa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 It is very impressive given the 1/72 scale. I need a magnifer glass to see the fine details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 great work, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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