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!
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Louis Gardner said on December 31, 2017
Looks great !!! The “Bruno” dog house is a very nice touch……………….
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
Thank you
Paul Barber said on December 31, 2017
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!
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
Thank you, it turned out pretty much to plan.
Craig Abrahamson said on December 31, 2017
Your efforts and talents definitely shines through on this project, Derek….it looks great!
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
Thank you, I love letting my imagination run riot!
Jeff Bailey said on January 1, 2018
Truly outstanding, Derek !
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
Thank you, it’s great to think others like my work!
Paul Nash said on January 1, 2018
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!
Derek Austin said on January 1, 2018
It’s actually all 1/32, except for the Kubellwagon at 1/35th.
Paul Nash said on January 1, 2018
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
George Williams said on January 1, 2018
Lots of lovely detail to look at, busy and well thought out.
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
Thank you
Tom Bebout said on January 1, 2018
Exceptional work Derek, well thought out and executed. Now if you can only find Bruno and place him in his home.
Derek Austin said on January 1, 2018
If you take another look at the guys playing cards, Bruno is in his masters shirt; that’s why bruno got a kennel!
Louis Gardner said on January 1, 2018
I just noticed that…………….. each time I look at this I notice something new……….. wonderful work.
Seamus Boughe said on January 1, 2018
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.
Derek Austin said on January 1, 2018
High praise indeed from a modeller of considerable skill. Thank you, you inspire me to keep going!
Robert Royes said on January 1, 2018
So much detail in this great diorama!
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
Thank you
Marc Barris said on January 1, 2018
WOW, this is so good, nice job.
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
Thank you, I really enjoyed making it.
Dirk Derks said on January 2, 2018
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.
Derek Austin said on January 2, 2018
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!
Greg Kittinger said on January 3, 2018
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.
Derek Austin said on January 3, 2018
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.
david leigh-smith said on January 25, 2018
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.
david leigh-smith said on January 25, 2018
P.S.
Where’s Bruno?
Derek Austin said on January 29, 2018
Thank you for that, means a lot! As for Bruno, if you look closely at the chap playing cards without a hat…………….
david leigh-smith said on January 30, 2018
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!
Derek Austin said on January 30, 2018
Not something I’d thought of David, but hey, you never know!
Manuel Magrinho said on May 17, 2019
One of the best I’ve seen around here.
Congratulations
Derek Austin said on May 17, 2019
Thank you very much!