Auschwitz diorama : getting started/need feedback

There is an episode of stephen spielbergs and tom hanks's " Band of brothers" that deals with the liberation a concentration camp. Ginven the way the series was shot with the colour desaturated, it is unnervingly real. Maybe some good resource material here.

You are a brave person tackling this subject - good luck-

QUOTE: Originally posted by tubby4510 There is an episode of stephen spielbergs and tom hanks's " Band of brothers" that deals with the liberation a concentration camp. Ginven the way the series was shot with the colour desaturated, it is unnervingly real. Maybe some good resource material here. You are a brave person tackling this subject - good luck-

Another great resource movie is "Shindler's List". There are numerous views of Auschwitz in that movie. I was honored to have been able to meet one of 'Schindler's Jews' face to face. It happened just before that movie came out.

frasercz

You are to be commended for your efforts and desire to want to do this. It is truly a subject that has affected so many, and will continue to for the rest of time. And it will be a fitting tribute to those you died there and those that survived having seen things no human should ever have to.

You have set a great task before yourself. Its final appearance will dictate its effectiveness in what your are attempting to accomplish. You have a personal interest in this project and you must remain objective. Someone suggested you speak with a museum or something of that nature… the Holocaust Museum in NYC for example. Get a true historian’s input. Like the weathering on a model… too much can detract from the overall impact. A simple, strong, single image may speak volumes more than many weaker ones and a simple approach may be desirable. Someone suggested you speak with a museum or something of that nature… the Holocaust Museum in NYC for example. Get a true historian input.

I wanted to say good for you for taking this project on. While I dont want to say cant wait to see the photos, I cant wait to see the photos. I do agree with most of everything that has already been said in this thread. At times we modellers tend to forget the horrors of war or that which is inflicted upon the citizens of nations. Please keep us updated on your progress. I wish you well and I tip my hat to you!

Your subject matter is one that has been on my mind for many years, though I've never really known how to approach it. One thought that occurs to me is that your portrayal and the ability for people to take it all in, might be enhanced by doing it as a series if vignettes in a larger scale rather than trying to do the whole immense thing in one small scale. That would also allow you to portray the subject at different points in time... just a thought thrown your way. Keep at it, your heart and head are in the right place. Chuck

QUOTE: Originally posted by frasercz P.S. I'm wasn't going to include the camp orchestra because a lot of people, including my father, never saw it. But if I can find 1/72 scale figures playing instruments, it would make a good, if bizarre, filler for some space near the prisoner barracks as the line of civilians walks by. It would also make a great reflection of the insanity of the place. I'll start looking for those figures. Thanks again, ummeli. Thaks to you all for your thoughtful replies.

we just finished reading Daniel's Story in English class in school. In the book, Daniel, his father, and little sister Erika were sent to Auschwitz. Daniel and his father were put to work in the camp, while his sister was put into the orchestra. the book says something about the orchestra being set slightly back from the main road that led form the barracks area to the "factory area" where Daniel and his father worked. People in the orchestra mostly played string instruments and "wind" instruments. well, hope this helps, show's i payed close attention in English class

Anthony

I am surprised that more people havent attempted something like this. What a noble idea to commemorate your father as well. I look forward to seeing pictures.

Band of Brothers episode 9 "Why We Fight," is sooooo powerful. I don't know if I could watch that again. From what I understand it is very authentic.

Props for taking up something different. Too many times modelers are thwarted by political correct BS. However, a project of this scope is quite a massive undertaking. I'd suggest research....LOTS of it. Read books, look at movies and pictures to get a feel for the atmosphere you want to establish. After that, you'll need to spend a lot of time planing it all out on paper to make sure that it is balanced. A diorama of your size, considering the scale, allows for quite a bit to happen at once, so you'll want to make sure that it is as flowing as possible. Also, again considering the subject matter, careful research will be neccessary if authenticity is something you're striving for, and there are going to be a lot of little details that you'll need to fill.