I originally had another thread for this, but since it took me so long to start, I decided to just start another thread so i can show you progress instead of just telling you my ideas. The diorama I am working on below, was originally set in Normandy, but after discovering that there were no Panzer II in Normandy, that is subject to change, although I already added part of a knocked out Sherman, and the names of French towns of the signpost....Oh well, who will know but me that its not accurate? The diorama shows a german Panzer II with its crew of 4 standing in front of it being photographed. I still need to finish painting the Panzer II and its stowage, along with the crew or 4. Last, Ill probably think of a few more terrain improvements to make it look more natural. I orignally had all kinds of crazy plans on having the bridge wired to blow, infantry hiding out in the farm house, an ambush in the hegerows, however, I kind of like the peaceful feel of just a tank crew having fun with a camera on a sunny early fall day at noontime. Besides, my next diorama is going to be of Omaha beach, plenty of chaos and action there. Any other ideas or comments? I know Im not exactly an expert on ww2 and its my first ever diorama, so any small changes that would make it more realistic or visually appealing would be great. Oh i almost forgot, please tell me if there is any trouble with my pictures
An overall view of the diorama
A shot of the bridge and some of my groundwork
My first attempt at water, tried to make a murky, muddy drainage ditch, still have to cover the sides with something
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My hedgerows (mad of scouring pads) Extremely cheap, fast and In my opinion they look great!
A shot of how amazing model grass is! I used Javis "hairy grass" in spring colors
And finally, I know it doesnt belong here, but my new skis are so amazing, how could I not show them off? 2005 Line Chronic Twin Tips 143cm ![Big Smile [:D]](/FSM/CS/emoticons/icon_smile_big.gif)
So any ideas or comments before I finish up the diorama? Also, If you want to know how anything was made or what was used where, dont hesitate to ask and I can do a step by step procedure. Im thinking of finding a way to make the jagged styrofoam edges look better, Ive heard painted spackle works well. Last Im going to find a way to give it a label. Ive seen some nice engraved metal ones here on the forum, but i'll wait until Im better at dioramas before putting 15 or so dollars into a label. I was originally going to name it "Feinst unter dem Heimatland" which translated to "Finest of the Fatherland" which i liked, except the Panzer II was anything but the finest, so Ill save that idea for something that more fits the title. Thanks for looking!
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