"Where Iron Crosses Grow" Diorama Part 2

telsono

Member since
July 2006
From: San Francisco, CA

Posted by telsono on Monday, January 7, 2013 11:40 AM

That would be the perfect set of figures for that diorama bringing in the relationship to the movie "Cross of Iron" to which the Dragon figure set seems to represent Sgt. Steiner's recon squad.

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gjw

Member since
February 2011
From: Saint Anthony, North Dakota

Posted by gjw on Friday, January 4, 2013 7:20 PM

Ya I noticed that. In part one I mentioned that I had to change that. Thx for the kind word :)

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stikpusher

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July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Friday, January 4, 2013 2:21 PM

GJW, I love the idea (and the movie), and agree that an inexpensive brass nameplate will improve it noticeably for minimal investment. One tidbit of geography on the title, the Taman Peninsula is across a body of water separated from the Crimean Peninsula. They are separate landmasses.

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Friday, January 4, 2013 1:39 PM

Cool idea, and the dio looks good!

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 5:59 PM

The model and groundwork look terrific but I must agree with aj. Most trophy places will make a really nice small metal plaque for under $4, making it look better.

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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gjw

Member since
February 2011
From: Saint Anthony, North Dakota

Posted by gjw on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 11:55 AM

Thankyou for the compliment but I don't really commit 100% in these diorama unless they are my best ones. once again Thankyou!

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 7:44 AM

The display looks good, but I'd really suggest a better name plate. You should be able to find an iron cross reproduction on Ebay and get a nice engraved brass plaque from a trophy supply shop for a few dollars. Several model companies also make German (and other nationalities) insignia in resin.

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gjw

Member since
February 2011
From: Saint Anthony, North Dakota

"Where Iron Crosses Grow" Diorama Part 2

Posted by gjw on Monday, December 31, 2012 5:19 PM

Hi everyone! Just thought I post some more pics. I just got some more barbwire laid down. and some tank obstacles. I also found the perfect figures for the diorama!