A Diorama entitled ‘Pause beendet, zurück zur Arbeit!’ (Break finished, back to work)
This is by far my most ambitious project so far. The diorama was born from the Revell 1/32 scale kit of the FW 190 F-8 and the superb range of Eduard resin and PE that was available for it. Having built the kit with the resin engine, cockpit, machine gun mount and undercarriage I really felt it needed a stage to show it off. I had also opened the radio bay and attempted my first interior detail of a scratch built radio.
At the time Verlinden were still trading and their bomb trolley, oiler cart and power cart were added to the mix. Looking for figures, I found the M&B set of tankers playing cards, from that came the idea of having these guys being caught skiving by their line boss and a pilot looking on. The Italeri Kubelwagon was needed to get the boss there.
So, that's the basic story, I hope you like it. It has taken some 18 months to complete but I have built other models in that time. I'd hate to think of the number of hours it has taken though!
Looks great ! The "Bruno" dog house is a very nice touch...
Thank you
The look on the face of the boss is priceless. I think this is exceptional Derek! I've been through the photos a few times and each element is really well done. The 'concept' and the way the individual parts come together is brilliant! It adds up to a stellar diorama - fantastic!
Thank you, it turned out pretty much to plan.
Your efforts and talents definitely shines through on this project, Derek...it looks great!
Thank you, I love letting my imagination run riot!
Truly outstanding, Derek !
Thank you, it's great to think others like my work!
It's a wonderful set up, Derek. I love the little touches like the realistic weathering of the wooden boards under the 190. Really clever! I'm guessing it's all 1/48 but is detailed enough to be a bigger scale although I suspect all the supporting elements aren't available bigger than that. Fantastic!
It's actually all 1/32, except for the Kubellwagon at 1/35th.
I knew Revell did the 190 in 1/32 but hadn't found all the other bits in that scale, especially the figures. It's an accomplished production nonetheless.
Paul
Lots of lovely detail to look at, busy and well thought out.
Thank you
Exceptional work Derek, well thought out and executed. Now if you can only find Bruno and place him in his home.
If you take another look at the guys playing cards, Bruno is in his masters shirt; that's why bruno got a kennel!
I just noticed that... each time I look at this I notice something new... wonderful work.
Take it from a fellow who has completed many ambitious projects and who knows the amount of work and hours put into each one, your completed project is both outstanding and inspirational. I not only like your use of space and placement, but also that each piece has been shadowed, highlighted, and weathered right down to the small hand tools. Luckily, you were able to purchase the bomb trolley, oiler cart, and power cart while Verlinden was still in business. Now that Verlinden is defunct, these once affordable items are now fetching some premium prices. I figure if you took a B&W photo of your diorama, one would not be able to tell it from an actual wartime photograph.
High praise indeed from a modeller of considerable skill. Thank you, you inspire me to keep going!
So much detail in this great diorama!
Thank you
WOW, this is so good, nice job.
Thank you, I really enjoyed making it.
Hello Derek,
My compliments. I did view it for several times, but each time I find new details. As mentioned above, good use of available space..
Highest Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Thanks, l'd originally planned to add a Kettenkrad, but when laid out originally, it looked too much. Apart from that, it follows the original plan quite closely!
Excellent! I too noticed the dog crate right off the bat - such a nice thoughtful touch. Overall the execution is just awesome! Great effort on display.
Thank you Greg, I was inspired by another diorama of the FW kit, I really enjoyed putting it together, it came out much as I imagined it.
Hi Derek.
I missed this build due to a bit of a hiatus over the last few months. For me, this is an outstanding build on every level. It has a great composition, a sense of dynamism, humour, and is artistically close to perfect. A terrific build that must have taken you a lot of time and commitment.
Bravo, Derek.
P.S.
Where's Bruno?
Thank you for that, means a lot! As for Bruno, if you look closely at the chap playing cards without a hat...
Derek, if it's possible you just made your dio even better for me. Genius. Can we look forward to the appearance of Bruno in more of your work?
Amazing, one of my favourite pieces of work!
Not something I'd thought of David, but hey, you never know!
One of the best I've seen around here.
Congratulations
Thank you very much!
Incredible diorama! Loved it Derek. Filled with great skill & humor too!
Thank you Milos!