Cold Front

[Tyrel]

Well, it's been a while since I posted anything new but I have finally finished my attempt at a cold cold looking diorama. Hope you like it.

Diorama represents elements of the armoured reconnaissance battalion of an SS Heavy Panzer Battalion. Time frame is early Jan 1945 along the Bastogne corridor and in particular the 6th US armoured Division. Recon is attempting to exploit gaps in the flanks. Although the 6th US Div did take flight, lack of forces and equipment prevented the situation from being exploited. While taking a short break to check bearings the surviving members of a tank crew have found them and some much needed help.

223 built OOB with the exception of some ad on stowage items. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and finished using the harispray method. Weathered with washes, pigments and Tamiya snow effects.

Schwimmwagen has numerous resin accessories including wheels, spare tire, and Black Dog stowage.

BMW modified with brake lines and wiring.

Various figure used including Evolution Miniature, Mantis etc.

All figures painted with Vallejo Acrylics and artists oils for flesh.

MiniArt Wall used for base along with a lot of micro balloons. I put the background upside down to try simulate ice fog at ground level but it didn't turn out like I had hoped.

Now for the pics. Hope you enjoy them.

Cheers

 

[Tyrel]

 

[yak face]

Superb dio Ty ! its fantastic , the level of detail , the composition , everything. Its got a real cold feel to it , brilliant work! cheers tony

 

[Tyrel]

 

[flyjoe180]

Fantastic diorama, well painted figures. Makes you feel the cold looking at those photos.

 

[CDW]

Nice nice nice and nice

Brilliant work ty

Great build clicked on all posts it's that good

 

[Ian M]

It might have been a while but well worth the wait.

What a wonderful and cold diorama. Great in every aspect.

Ian M

 

[AlanG]

That is superb. 5 stars from me

 

[Gern]

Now you got me shiverin'!

Gern

 

[Polux]

Excellent winter diorama.

Great work!

Polux

 

[Willi262]

I think the upside down cloud effect works better than you may expect. To my eyes, it looked like smoke and steam rising and condensing in the cold air, like the main fighting is only a few miles away...

 

[Airfix Modeller Freak]

brilliant. it has that frosty snowy look to it-love how you put the snow where it would naturally accumalate

 

[papa 695]

FANTASTIC

 

[Tyrel]

Thanks everyone. The comments are much appreciated. It's kind of funny that I finished this at the same we are currently experiencing a cold snap where we are going below -40 Celsius with the windchill. I should do another desert diorama to try and warm up

Cheers

 

[Bunkerbarge]

I think this is a stunning diorama. The figure painting is perfect and demonstrates an amazing level of modelling skill and patience. The composition is spot on with interest everywhere but the guy helping his injured comrade really does it for me. A great human touch to really add life to the scene and bring you into the atmosphere and mood of the moment. I couldn't help but feel the poor guy is going to loose his foot if he doesn't get it warm soon!

Fantastic model, many thanks for taking the time to put such beautiful pictures together of it.

 

[Plastickitbasher]

Fantastic, brilliant, stunning work. Need a brew to warm up!!

 

[tommy1drop]

Fantastic work Ty, you can almost feel the cold, great work on the figures they look superb, top build buddy.

Tom

 

[Alan 45]

There isn't a word I could use to describe how brilliant this dio is

 

[grumpa]

Dumbfounded is all I can say! your figure work is just remarkable! Know the feeling though 8 below f here at mo! BRRRRRRR :eek:

 

[monica]

just LOVE IT.:::: :D

Ty your a dark horse on this forum,we don't see you often,and then look what we get to see,just wow,

Superb dio Ty ! its fantastic,such detail painted into the figures is just superb,im lost for words,