“war in the east” (3 Viewers)

[Cyber Field Marshall]

Another super diorama, I don't really collect this theatre but it doesn't stop me from appreciating the creation. In particular the wounded german with medic and the new car look like nice upcoming releases. As always I really like the depiction of water in Gordon's scenes. ^&cool

 

[Panzer ace]

I love the way the tank has gone into the 'drink'.

Spectacular dio.

 

[ExRanger]

All I can say is OUTSTANDING German figures........ Love the poses. When can we see the release of these figures?
Can't wait to start an early 1941 Russian invasion diorama. Thanks Andy. Please keep the Germans coming. And hopefully more early German amour and vehicles to follow.

 

[ExRanger]

Maybe possible future figures?

 

[King & Country]

Hi Guys, hi John,

The water effect is courtesy of a U.S. firm called “Magic Water”…It’s a great product and Gordon loves using it!

One other point…As again with the Commando Raid dio…We “shot” the photo outside on the roof terrace of the K&C Workshop using natural sunlight. I think the end result is much more realistic plus you get some great shadow effects.

We will try and post another dio before we leave for the U.S. on Friday.

All the best guys and muchos gracias for the appreciative comments.

Best wishes and happy collecting.

Andy C.

P.S. Dimensions of this diorama are 22 inches x 22 inches.

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Wow, Just saw this new Diorama. Simply awesome to say the very least, and look at all of those new Wehrmacht figures in the photo ! {bravo}}

 

[ExRanger]

Curious? How was this Russian tank knocked out? Maybe a new German anti-tank gun to go with these new soldiers?

 

[nbaer]

Very nice. I love the new sets!

 

[bradleyl30]

Maybe possible future figures?

That bottom soldier in ExRanger's post is described below:

Friedrich Konrad Winkler was born on the 22nd of August, 1909 in Worms (one of the oldest cities in Germany situated on the Rheine river). He was a professional soldier with 12 years of service known in the German Army as a "Zwölfender". He was promoted to Oberleutnant on the 1st of November 1941 and later promoted to Hauptmann on the 1st December 1942. He transferred to the 305. Infanterie-Division in mid 1942 from his previous unit Infanterie-Regiment 56. He initially served in the Stabskompanie of Infanterie-Regiment 577 (from the 15th of October Grenadier-Regiment 577) but later he took command of 6th company in the Regiment during the fighting in Barrikady Gun Factory in northern Stalingrad. The Grenadier-Regiment 577 was destroyed in January 1943 in Stalingrad. Friedrich Konrad Winkler was captured in Stalingrad in Febuary and died soon after, in the age of 34. He was awarded the: Infantry Assault Badge in Silver, Iron Cross 2nd Class (although it is not seen on his uniform but to award the 1st Class the soldier must have the 2nd), 1st Class, Wound Badge in Silver, Medal for the Winter Campaign in Russia 1941 / 1942, and the War Merit Cross 2nd Class (the last 2 can be seen on the the soldier’s right side, above his pocket). As you can see, the Infantry Assault Badge is broken. Breaking the assault badge was commonly done by the Stalingrad veterans as a indication that earning the assault badge in Stalingrad was a different level of achievement than earning it somewhere else. Recommened book: Jason Mark - Island Of Fire: The Battle For the Barrikady Gun Factory In Stalingrad November 1942 - February 1943

 

[ExRanger]

Thanks for the bio. I've always been intrigued by his photograph from Stalingrad. Would love to see a decorated figure like his done by K&C.

 

[Rob]

Guys, the Jerries in this new dio look really good, can anyone tell me which ones are not yet released??

Rob

 

[ExRanger]

Another great photographic book on Stalingrad.

 

[ExRanger]

They all look to be new. Maybe an October release? They really look great. MG gunner. Radio op. Like the prone officer with rifle in hand.

 

[Rob]

They all look to be new. Maybe an October release? They really look great. MG gunner. Radio op. Like the prone officer with rifle in hand.

Yes they all look good, especially the prone figures

Rob

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Forgot to mention it looks like a new German 4 wheeled vehicle is coming our way too ^&grin

 

[AIDMAN]

Very nice diorama from KC!!. The medic set/radio man and staff car will definately go on my wanted list!!.


Steve

 

[Bombon]

Superb diorama with a bunch of new figures!
Thanks for posting.