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Posted by Rich W on 25 Aug 2021, 22:45

Not too bad, not too bad at all...
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Posted by Wolfgang Meyer on 01 Sep 2021, 10:01

Thank you Rich W.

Yesterday I was able to work another 90 Zulu into the diorama. I was able to complete the battle at the barricades, as well as Zulus advancing from all directions!

In addition, I also incorporated a lot of spears and shields. However, there is still a lot missing in terms of figures and accessories.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to work on the diorama in the next few weeks, so here are the last pictures for the time being. But it will continue here soon.

Finally, a test with the Oskarberg as a background.


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Posted by Bill Slavin on 01 Sep 2021, 13:02

Fantastic! You get a real feel for the flow of the battle now, as things heat up at the one corner of the enclosure. And the scattered casualties, shields and spears really adds to the drama, even if it is horrendously one-sided. And needless to say, with the backdrop in place it all looks remarkable.
One question, doubtlessly asked before, but is the British soldier on top of the sand bag pyramid doing his laundry?? It looks like he is holding a pair of trousers.
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Posted by C M Dodson on 01 Sep 2021, 14:56

Herr Meyer’s time machine is functioning perfectly it seems.

The background really adds to the realism.

Have a good break.

Best wishes,

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Posted by Santi Pérez on 01 Sep 2021, 19:16

The results of your titanic project look splendid in all these photos, Wolfgang. :love: :notworthy: :love: :notworthy: :love:

My best compliments. :thumbup:

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Posted by Peter on 05 Sep 2021, 21:15

As we wait for Wolfgang's next wonderfull next post, some music to get in the mood:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1fzh5Z ... dtrackFred
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Posted by renikart on 06 Sep 2021, 09:02

Impressive! This is looking absolutely fantastic, even without all the models in place. Looking forward to the finished version!
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Posted by Wolfgang Meyer on 04 Oct 2021, 09:45

Thanks friends!

At the moment I am working on our new large diorama for the 1870/71 war!
Fröschweiler August 6th 1870

That's why work on my Rorke`s Drift Diorama has to rest for now.

Here is a comic picture of the current state of construction.

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Posted by Wolfgang Meyer on 01 Feb 2022, 11:53

The diorama continues!

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Posted by Peter on 01 Feb 2022, 13:50

Now it's getting crowded, but still not thousands of them! :mrgreen: :thumbup:

Great work Wolfgang! :thumbup:
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Posted by Rich W on 03 Feb 2022, 00:36

Great progress Wolfgang, this will look epic once complete!
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Posted by Santi Pérez on 03 Feb 2022, 21:07

Wolfgang Meyer wrote:The diorama continues!...


And our expectation and admiration for it continues too, Wolfgang. :love:

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Posted by Wolfgang Meyer on 03 Feb 2022, 21:50

Thank you@all!

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Posted by Susofrick on 04 Feb 2022, 10:11

Following this with great interest on another place of the Internet. And I admire all of it! Like the rest of your work!
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Posted by Wolfgang Meyer on 04 Feb 2022, 10:50

Thank you Gunnar!

There are now about 30 ammunition boxes on the diorama. Here a closed, a half-open and an open ammo box.

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Posted by Bill Slavin on 08 Feb 2022, 15:58

I love seeing the progression on this diorama. The sense of motion and chaos at the gate is fantastic.
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Posted by Wolfgang Meyer on 08 Feb 2022, 17:32

Thank you Bill!

Here new pictures!

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Posted by Iceman1964 on 08 Feb 2022, 18:50

As it is now, it's already spectacular and breathtaking, it will become difficult to find better words in the future !
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Posted by Wolfgang Meyer on 09 Feb 2022, 10:15

Thank you, Iceman! ;-)
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Posted by Peter on 09 Feb 2022, 16:33

Keep those beautifull pictures coming Wolfgang! I love to see them! :thumbup:
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