German Bunker completed (pics added)

Here you go;

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A couple of suggestions; Verlinden's box art doesn't really display this bunker correctly. These types of pillboxes were buried into a hillside, so that the front gun aperture would be exposed, but the rear of the bunker, and it's entrance, would be protected by surrounding earth, with a trench leading to the entrance, as shown in this photo;

Although this isn't the same type, you get the idea.

The main entrance also needs a thick steel door. The Tobruk pit does not need a door, but it's entrance should be below ground level, connected to the main part of the bunker by a trench. I'll see if I can find some more photos or a diagram to help illustrate this.

Verlinden himself didn't do all his homework on this either, so don't worry about it too much. While not identical to the model, this may very well be the bunker Verlinden styled his from;

Verlinden has been known to cut a few corners while producing their products. I think the same may apply here. Fittings like stove pipes, ventilation openings, the ladder on the side, doors, etc., are all missing from the kit. The shape of the bunker is somewhat simplified too.

 Notice how the sand has eroded away from around the base of the bunker in the above photo. This would have been completely covered with sand 60 years ago. Many bunkers left at Normandy have completely washed into the sea or toppled over from erosion around their bases, here is just one of many in this condition;

I built this kit too. I also didn't bury mine in the ground either.

I didn't know it should have been buried until long after I built it. I'm planning on scraping the diorama and rebuilding it in a different setting, this time setting it in the ground as it should be.

What else are you planning to add to your's? Some figures perhaps? Looks good so far!

The kit is also missing the angled roof portion over the main door, as seen in the photo. Other than that, it appears to be the same bunker. I have several books on German bunker design and construction, with quite a few photos and drawings if you need anything else in terms of photos or the like.

Nice groundwork and painting on the bunker. The path is convincing for a setting near a beach where the soil would be sandier. Nice camo net, too.  Little hard to see any detail on the figures, though so I can't comment on that.

If the bunker was abandoned, I'd have guessed the departing occuants would have taken their weapons with  them, though. Never know when your going to meet some unfriendlies.

I like all the figures except the guy on the ground behind the boxes. His pose and position don't fit with the other guys. I know that's what Tamiya provided, but he doesn't ring true in that position. If he had to fire, he'd have to roll over and reposition the rifle. If he's covering the rear, he's exposing himself  and none of the other guys are indicating a threat from behind him.

Are those gerry cans by the door? If they are, it looks like they were molded to be placed on a vehicle with straps. They'd work better if they came from an aftermarket set without he strapping. If that's not the case, disregard this paragraph.

Very nice, and I'll second Zok on the excellent figure placement.

Will

Looks great in both stages, with and without figures. Great groundwork. Well done.