Here is my latest diorama titled "Shell
Shock". It depicts a bunch of British WW1 infantry toward the end of the
battle at the Somme. it is titled "Shell Shock" because the young
private in the overcoat has lost his nerve as the platoon readies
to go over the top. It was very difficult to manipulate his face to
make him look like he is in deep distress. In the end I even added tears
to his face which are a little tough to pick up in the pics but with
the naked eye they are very visible. The figures are a mish mosh of
sorts since there are not an abundance of Brit WW1 figs available in
120MM. They include figures from the Jaguar range, David J. Parkins, Oz
Models (Phil Walden sculpt), Victory Miniatures, The Lost Batallion as
well as some trench sections and accessories from Jon Smith Modelbau.
Some of the figures are slightly converted and others are stock. I had
only 2-1/2 months to get this done due to my client picking this diorama
up at this years annual MMSI show so I basically worked day and night
from start to finish. Also I'm not really a WW1 guy so my knowledge is
very limited on the subject but with some references and help from
friends I tried to adhere to basic accuracy. As always the figures and
all groundwork are done in Vallejo Acrylics, Citadel metallics, AK
Interactive and MIG Productions products.
Hi Dan!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your blog and I find it beautiful!
A very big congratulations to the masterpieces that you present us!
Friendly! Gerald!