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Manuel Magrinho
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Atlantic WallFlak emplacement; 1/35

September 10, 2024 · in Diorama · · 6 · 143

Atlantic Wall - ; scale

In the 1980s, Francois Verlinden ( - VP) left his mark on a whole generation of modelers. His productions are still a reference in the imagination of many today and, essentially, a guide for dioramas.
As a teenager starting out in modeling, I fervently followed the books and catalogues, saving pocket money to buy what I could, but religiously saving these treasures for when I 'had the hands' for them.
This is perhaps my greatest treasured VP. I started it in the late 1980s, and I've now taken it off the shelf and finally finished it.
I don't know if I have 'the hands' yet and I chose to keep what I had already done (essentially the transformation and some painting of figures) as a link and continuity to the past.

I hope you like it.

Flak Emplacement: Verlinden Productions
Flak Vierling gun: Tamiya
Figures: Tamiya, extensively modified and epoxy putty
Base: scratch build
Paints: Hataka, Mr. Hobby and Vallejo

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6 responses

  1. Glad you finished it after so many years, Manuel @magrus
    Excellent diorama with lots of details.

  2. This is really wonderful job, Manuel! It is great that you decided to tackle it!
    Congratulations!

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