France '44 (1/72)
This dio is intended to show a section of the advance of allied troops through France after the landing in the normandy.
In this case I decided to use one of the decal versions from the IBG kit.
Accordingly, this is the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division during the summer of 1944.
The Otter from IBG (72031) is of very good quality and the design particularly appeals to me.
I built it almost entirely OOB and only added a few small details.I replaced the handles with copper wire and added the opening mechanism for the front hatches, as well as hinges for the hood and hooks on the rear part of the vehicle.
I built the Willys jeep from Airfix (A02339) completely oob except for the handles, which I made out of copper again.
I also changed the base of Black Dog (D72045) a bit.
Removed some of the rubble and "sowed" some grass, added rain gutters, the small statue, the sign and the electric wires with the flag.
I used figures from White Stork (F72015, F72014, F72009) and Black Army Models (72-09).
These are of really good quality and a clear purchase recommendation for everyone.
The luggage used on the vehicles is also from White Stork and Black Dog.
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John vd Biggelaar said on March 31, 2022
Your dioramas are truly amazing, Simon @s-nagorsnik
The small dimensions of 1/72 do make the quality of your paintwork and weathering even more impressive.
Well done.
Simon Nagorsnik said on March 31, 2022
@johnb Thank you very much John😁
I've already looked at some of their albums and can only give this compliment back!
Even if aviation is not really my area, I have to say thumbs up for your work!
Spiros Pendedekas said on March 31, 2022
Indeed, yet another truly superb result, Simon!
Well done!
gary sausmikat said on March 31, 2022
Another Gem, Simon! Well executed all around.
Tom Cleaver said on April 1, 2022
I keep having to remind myself, "It's 1/72!"
Mark P Hartig said on April 1, 2022
Fine job sir you have an excellent sense of balance that's needed to make a diorama exceptional
Simon Nagorsnik said on April 11, 2022
Thanks a lot for your encouragement mates!