Herbst '44

[C M Dodson]

Herbst ‘44

I have learned a lot from my Ligny project and decided to employ some ideas to a different era..

The following is the result.

The T34s are mainly repainted die cast models I picked up at a wargames conference and the troops are from various manufacturers including SHQ, Italieri, Hat, PSC etc.

I have also converted many of the casualties.

The barbed wire is from Pegasus and at 28mm scale is slightly too big. However I hope that it does not detract too much.

The die cast models are brilliant because you can set fire to them without them melting!

The basic idea is pinched from one of my favourite war films, The Cross of Iron, with some additional research about Eastern front defences.

Happy modelling.

Chris

[Bluefalchion]

That flame is the most realistic I have ever scene. Very chaotic battle scene. The earthwork defenses are much more typical of a WWI fight...

[C M Dodson]

Thank you Mr Bluefalchion.

I omitted to put this link in the post which fellow modellers might find useful.

http://www.allworldwars.com/German%20Fi ... Front.html

Ps. The flames are real, much to the concern of Der Feldmarschall, my long suffering wife.

Chris

[FredG]

That's very handy for toasted crumpets

[Bluefalchion]

I knew the flames were real because of your earlier explanation. Saying they looked realistic was my way of joking around with you. I really enjoy viewing this work and the fine pictures you have shown us. Thanks, too, for the helpful link.

[Peter]

Chris, I hope everything is fine with you, your family and your home?

Great work and really something different of what we are are used to see from you!

Looking forward to your next project, but maybe without the fire??

[Edwardian]

Masterly - as were all the Waterloo and Ligny dioramas.

As ever, a great eye for composition and very skilful modelling.

[Susofrick]

This is very great! And I understand fully your wife's and Peter's concern.

[Eugenij]

excellent work! and very realistic paintig!

[Kekso]

Fantastic composition, photography and atmosphere. I can almost hear sounds.

[igor13]

Briliant

[Bramble15]

Excellent work! Wonderful display of figures, vehicles and landscape as well as creativity! Is there any way to get an overhead shot to see the true scale of the diorama?

[Rosbif]

Brilliant work with so much action in a small area! Well done!

[C M Dodson]

Thank you to everyone for their kind comments and apologies to Mr Blue Falchion for missing the joke.

The set has been dismantled but I did take an overhead picture before I did. You will no doubt note the foil to keep the sand in the tray and also the burnt out central heating smoke tester still stuck in the T34.

The 'set' was raised so that it could be turned and the camera could get close to the action so to speak.

My wife now has her conservatory back and is very happy. She would like the garage back but that is another matter.

Thank you to Peter and Susofrick for their concerns.




Thank you again.

Chris