Diorama "German Bunker"

The ground worlk looks good and I really like the suppport for the StuG superstructure. The Pz I turret looks good, but it would make a weak emplacemnt but somewhat logically needed in this setting. The StuG superstructure on a raised surface like this make a pretty good target. It's use in this emplacement doesn't seem logical, however. The only apparent access is through the roof putting the crew in severe jeopardy if they have to abandon the post. The base would have had to be filled in and there is no traverse mechanism and the gun itself has virtually no traverse in the superstructure. Unless a lot of work would have been done, it could only fire down a narrow path and would only be useful in defending a pass. It would be vulnearble to infantry who could take out the Pz I with a burst from a .50 cal. and then apporach with explossives from three sides and take out the StuG.

good creative ingenuity!

 You should add a couple of russians standing and looking confused.That would be good humor.

Call it "Doze Crazzy Germans!"

 jason

Model Maniac.

I like it. A different and unusual dio. I never knew that the Germans reused turrets in that fashion....you learn something new every day.

PS: Keep 'em coming, we want to see more of YOUR work.

MM,

Very interesting subject and creative in your part.  Glad to see more of your work!

Whatever it is that you build, MM, I'm just glad to see you posting your own work. You're a better builder than you give yourself credit for.

Steve 

SteveM wrote:

Whatever it is that you build, MM, I'm just glad to see you posting your own work. You're a better builder than you give yourself credit for. Steve

I agree with Steve 100%!

m1garand wrote:

SteveM wrote: Whatever it is that you build, MM, I'm just glad to see you posting your own work. You're a better builder than you give yourself credit for. Steve  I agree with Steve 100%!

Many thanks for your kind encouragement! Both of you are too kind. I rate myself at beginner level only. ;-) 

Three days after the making, this dio transformed itself into a mess, out of moisture and sunlight. So I'll just throw away the base, keep only the turrets and steel ring supporter. I'll make another base and this time the steel ring will be fully buried. But will the next one follow suit? I wonder...

That's right, it is mould and the orange color suggests that it may be toxic one. You've given me some ideas about how to redo the dio. I can use styrofoam as bunker and make an entrance into it. I'll add some figures too. Thanks for your suggestion. Can you show your finished bunkers?

Here're some German bunkers for your pleasure, all built by "Art Instructor" - my main modeler : 

This weekend I rebuilt the dio using styrofoam as bunker structure and coated it with plaster cement then painted with acrylic color. I made entrance into the bunker and added some figures to give some life to the dio. I also painted the inside and added some accessories in there. Here is it :

Comments and suggestions are welcome! 

MM,

I really do enjoy watching your work.  keep it up and post up more!