Diorama "U.S. Support Weapon Teams"

That's one dead TC and driver.

The guys on the ground have targets. That means they are in range of enemy fire. The TC is fully exposed to return fire and the driver's looking to be the recipient of a head shot.

 Also, the tracks are on backwards.

Yup, the dio doesn't make sense.  Nice clean, polished floor in the destroyed building too.

 I agree the guy in the turent needs to be down or he is a dead, as far as a clean floor. It looks ok to me it could be an area that has seen no action for a few weeks or months and rain can move dirt and such.

 

 It looks dirty just not bad enough for a battle thats been going on

 

 I went to you web site and look at all the pics, I didn't even notice the guys behind the other wall till I did :)

 Great job over all.

 

 

 And the musette bags are on a roll. Art Instructor seems to be getting a little sloppy lately. Not a bad dio, just some almost too obvious mistakes. The Sherman could use a bit more kit as well.

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the other thing i noticed is if the soldier were to fire the shoulder fired weapon the backblast from it would be hitting the tank. doubt any damage to the tank but not a very good postion to be firing from.

Ill start by saying its an amazing diorama, makes me want to try an urban scene.  Anyways,  ill admit that I dont know a whole lot about comabt of any sort, but what let you guys know that they are in range of enemy fire and have targets as ajlafleche said?  Yes they are looking down the sights of their weapons and look ready to fire, but not necesarily in combat.  Maybe they are just getting ready for a battle, and are waiting while the TC scouts the area.  Like I said, I admit I dont know much, I was just wondering what made you think this.  Again, beautiful work on the diorama, whether its accurate or not.

--EDIT-- after viewing the extra photos, I noticed the mortar team about to fire on the other side of the wall.  So jsut ignore my question from above.

OK, the TC and driver may be dead. In fact, thousands of them died in WWII. But I believe they fought more bravely than some of you guys thought. After all, everyone who went to war were subject to enemy's fire, not just the TC and driver, but all the support teams too. But were they afraid? I don't think so. They're human warriors, not frightened turtles who retract their heads into their shells. By suggesting that the TC and driver should act like the turtles, I think you're insulting your compatriot granddaddies! Many thanks to stindle and IanIsBored! You've given this dio and the builder some justice. I've never claimed he makes perfect dio's. So there's always something to be desired and he could have done better had he spent more time.

Oh please.  Don't start spouting off again.  You have no idea how brave any of them were.  Some of us have been to combat and have survived and can relate.  Your comments are insulting to anyone who has ever been in the military.  Being "turtles" and hiding in a tank and following prescribed tactics by taking cover from enemy fire so you can live and fight another day are two different things.  I can tell you have never even been in the military or you would know the difference.

 

And as usual, you can not accept any criticism on your bought models.  Just accept that people are going to tell you what they see is wrong with them and you will be much happier. Instead of posting stupid replies like above, a simple, "O.K., I'll let Art Instructor know about them," will suffice.

Your last two sentances are the most intelligent and most revealing out of the whole post.

"I've never claimed he makes perfect dio's. So there's always something to be desired and he could have done better had he spent more time. "

Model Maniac wrote:

I've never claimed he makes perfect dio's. So there's always something to be desired and he could have done better had he spent more time.

Wait, didn't you recently post that this guy quit his full-time job to become a full-time builder.

 

Look, I've got only one thing to say. Back when I first joined this forum, it was cool seeing your posts. In fact, its still cool, simply because Art Instructor builds them so fast and its a good opportunity to see a built up kit.

Having said that, here's what I'd like to add:

In the last year, you've made many posts with many models that ALL LOOK THE SAME. Does this guy only know how to use one shade of green to paint, and one shade of brown to weather? I appreciate the fact that at the LEAST now you reply back, which is something you neglected to do before. I think it brave of you to finally do that.

 As for the dio, again, it looks no better than the 10 last ones you posted. You are paying this guy money to do this for you. He does a decent job, but always misses a few small details. Ultimately, if you take our criticism, and reiterate it back to him, and have him implement at least some changes, its a decision that is GOOD FOR YOU, since you are using your money, and will get a better product for your money.

Shouldn't matter if it's possible or not, it's a great scene! Personally, I sure wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that squad! It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!

first off no one is saying "art instructor " has done a horrible job. just pointing out inaccuracies is all. I for one appreciate the fact when peole tell me what I have done wrong or something could have been done better. The next time i build i try to do it the right way or a more logical way.

secondly i am a veteran of the 101st ABD. I had never served in combat and i am lucky for that. there are plenty of brave men and woman who have served in a combat zone and unfortunately have not returned home. My Drill Instructor once asked our platoon who was not afraid to serve in combat. I would say only a hand full of us did not raise our hands. He then told our platoon at least he knows who is not a liar in his platoon. His point being anyone in his or her right mind is afraid of being killed. and those who say they are not afraid are either lying or not playing with a full deck of cards. This does not mean that those who have some sort of fear are not brave. I am sure once those who are in a combat situation and are afraid it disapates very quickly and there training kicks in and are as brave as anyone else in the fight.

and no one on this board is insulting any of our brothers who served before us. to say they did there job by keeping there heads down is correct it kept them alive to fight another day. sorry to go on like this but as most veterans will tell you we are all brothers and if you were never in that brotherhood it is something hard to understand.