Kwajalein Atoll..February 1944....BANZAI!

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The final part of my diorama to do with Kwajalein.
A small group of Japanese Infantry are determined to reach a wounded U.S. Marine and his rescuer, but didn't spot the ambush and are caught in the cross fire......

The figures are Master Box and I've altered three of them to give a feeling of a 'Killing field' sort of look to the group. The fourth is running up to help....Bad move!

I've also re- positioned the marines to balance out the finished model.

I hope you've liked the end result.....'specially Alan and Si......!!

Cheers all,

Ron

 

[Gern]

That's superbly done Ron. A fine addition to what was already an exceptional piece.

Gern

 

[spanner570]

That's superbly done Ron. A fine addition to what was already an exceptional piece.Gern

Thanks for the post Dave....Glad you like the finale.

Ron

 

[eddiesolo]

Ron, you have done me and Alan proud with this...they set off the dio perfectly. The blinkered, one tracked mind, of getting to the wounded and rescuer, faithfully following their leader into a hero's death...and that is what awaits them. Sad really, but what happened time and time again. Thank you for doing this, reality of war is not always shown and this shows the nitty-gritty struggle and futility that happens.

In fact the last Japanese soldier, although following, almost has that faltering look about him-his commander and comrades are hit in a hail of lead and are going down without really covering too much ground, even with the suicidal tendencies bestowed in their thinking he seems to have other ideas and looks like he is slowing...too late me thinks.

Si

 

[flyjoe180]

Nicely done Ron, as has been said, a nice addition to the already superb diorama.

 

[Andy2035]

Stunning figures to finish off a stunning diorama Sir, super top marks to you for this one...

I still prefer seeing the black and white photos though, they seem to give it a much more realistic feel...

Thank you for sharing this one...

Andy...

 

[treyzx10r]

Wow Ron that is some stunning work ! Always enjoy seeing the detail you put into your Dios,the shell pocked walls and bits of debris all of it! Over the top ,very nicely done Sir!!!

 

[spanner570]

Thanks fellas for your excellent posts on this finished project....and the award doodahs!

I tried to recreate the futility of it all. It seemed such a waste of life to follow the 'Death before dishonour' code the Japanese adopted. We all know how they treated pow's, regarding them as worthless for surrendering, but personally I think the ordinary combatant was very brave to go to certain death for the sake of honour, both for him and his family........

Thanks again,

Ron

 

[CDW]

From what I know of this/these events in history ''savagery'' and ''desperation'' seem to be two key words that could be used to describe them.

As usual, in your innovative modeling technique, you seem to achieved it.

Top job yet again Ron.

 

[Alan 45]

Brilliant Ron I agree with Si now it gives it a purpose and your japs going banzi really finish it off beautifully

 

[noble]

Just found the completed diorama and WOW is just not the right words. What a quality piece mate i like it.

Scott

 

[geegad]

superb work ron action packed dio you can really feal the movement top stuff

 

[Polux]

Sorry Ron I missed this thread!!

Mmm...errhh...amazing action diorama my friend!!

Excellent pics too!

Simply great.

Polux

 

[tommy1drop]

Amazing work Ron, looks superb, you are very talented sir!

Tom

 

[Richi72]

Ron i am jealous about your skills the way you involve your figurines in the model its a blast.

But most of all I like the BW picture it makes the whole scene more dramatic.

well done

Cheers Richi

 

[monica]

very nice Ron do lov the setting and the use of the figures,

great work on the ruined builds,all a nice neat scenes

 

[grumpa]

Love it!

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Fantastic Stuff Ron ...........

Peter

 

[steve scan]

Superb Ron, love it.

 

[aaron]

Whoa, I freaked out when I saw Collins post then I checked the date.

Fantastic work adding the rifle straps is a nice often overlooked touch.