the battle of Atlantic –The wolves and the lamb – 1:700
this is a 1: 700 diorama with a liberty ship struck by a torpedo at the bow and which is sinking. A u-boat (flyhawk) is on the surface and on the far right you can see another u-boat at periscope level. The liberty ship crew tries to save itself.
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Michel Verschuere said on November 12, 2019
A dramatic scene, even in this tiny scale! Well done!
Peter Klin said on November 12, 2019
The diorama well express the impotence the sailors on these ships had to feel when they faced an u-boat. Liked!
What kit did you use for the Liberty ship?
Carlo Farina said on November 12, 2019
The liberty ship is the “John Brown” by trumpeter. Thank’s for the comment
Greg Kittinger said on November 12, 2019
A beautiful little diorama – well done!
Mike Carter said on November 12, 2019
Very well done. The water finish looks fantastic.
Tom Cleaver said on November 12, 2019
1/700? Wow. Really good diorama.
Jim Crabb said on November 13, 2019
That is incredibly cool! A miniature masterpiece!
Louis Gardner said on November 13, 2019
This is some amazing work. I like everything about this. It looks very realistic, especially the colors of the fire……….. trust me on that one.
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Dirk Derks said on November 16, 2019
Hello Carlo,
Fantastic setting, especially your water. Regards, Dirk