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Some pics of my very compact vignette showing off John’s new Panzer I Ausf. B model, depicting a tank from the HQ Reconnaissance Platoon of the 5th Panzer Regiment, 21st Panzer Division, in North Africa, 1941. This Panzer I Ausf. B model is an entirely new tooling and has noticeable differences...

Anyone see this yet? First Legion has a new addition to their World of Tanks line: a German Panzer VIII Maus 😎 As it’s a WoT game inspired vehicle, it’s definitely a “what if” model, but looks pretty neat. The price at $565 is pretty steep though… The model is supposedly shipping late...

I just received the new JJD “Porsche Turret” l Tiger tank (GA-54) model and it’s a beauty! As usual John has delivered a first rate annd accurate model. Personally, I love the addition of the zimmerit paste! My display is based on historical photos of this tank sitting abandoned amongst some...

This display is kind of a study in the use of predominantly natural materials from my yard in the construction of a scene/diorama. In this case, I’m trying to simulate a wooded area or an orchard that has been shelled in a Western European setting. Trees and branches are twigs from a ligustrum...

I think this is my third variation on this same basic scene featuring First Legion’s excellent winter M10 Wolverine model with the accompanying US Army tank rider and infantry figures. In this version, I’ve rearranged the trees and added a couple more infantry figures to represent the full set...

Thought I would post some pics in this forum as well, given my Thomas Gunn BF-110 display makes heavy use of K&C figures. K&C definitely made the most complete a versatile range of WWII Luftwaffe pilot and ground crew figures and they always pair well with the Thomas Gunn warbirds.

Showcasing my newest acquisition from Thomas Gunn’s Wooden Warbirds series - their beautiful Messerschmitt BF-110C 😎 The model represents a BF-110C flown by Hauptman Heinz Nacke that was part of the 6th Staffeln of Zerstörergeschwader 76 (6./ZG 76) when stationed at Abbeville, France, in August...

Not sure why I never thought to display my German Midget Submarine models on the seaplane ramp display mat from Thomas Gunn, but it works! Below are some simple displays with the Eagle Designs U-Boot Biber model with W.Britain figures and the Eagle Designs U-Boot Molch with some K&C...

A few pics of my vignette diorama showcasing John’s new Panzer II Ausf. A model, replicating a tank from the 1st Panzer Division during the Polish Campaign in September, 1939. It’s a great little model and the GA-10D tank commander looks perfect in the hatch. The accompanying tank riders and...

I also posted this in the John Jenkins forum, but since all the figures are War Park products, I figured I’d post it in this forum as well. Anyways, pics of a vignette display featuring the JJ Designs Panzer III Ausf. H model in a scene capturing a fateful moment from Operation Barbarossa. In...

A vignette display featuring the JJ Designs Panzer III Ausf. H model in a scene capturing a fateful moment from Operation Barbarossa. In July 1941, the 3. Pz.Div., fighting as part of Panzergruppe 2 under General Heinz Guderian as part of Heeresgruppe Mitte (Army Group Center), was diverted by...

I just received First Legion’s new VN037 OH-6A Cayuse/Loach Helicopter model from their Vietnam War range. I believe this is First Legion’s first foray into 1/30 scale aircraft models and, as such, the Loach has its good aspects and drawbacks. The model comes in a beautiful and unique box...

Anyways, my scene depicts some SS infantry hitting a ride on a newly issued Stug III Ausf G from Panzer Division Grossdeutschland on their way towards Kharkov in early March 1943.

A late model Panzer III Ausf. M from the 6th Panzer Division, with accompanying Heer infantry, move past a knocked out Soviet T-70 tank somewhere on the southern front of the Battle of Kursk, July-August, 1943. First Legion’s Kursk Panzer III Ausf. M is a stunning model and one of my favorites...

I’ve posted a number of recent diorama displays in the John Jenkins Designs forum that used JJD WWII armored vehicles paired with First Legion figures and wanted to share some pics in the FL forum specifically. The FL figures really made those displays with the JJD tanks look fantastic 😎 FL...

I just received John’s new Panzer II Ausf. C model (GA-25D) today and it is fantastic! I’ve got mine in a compact vignette display with some First Legion DAK figures and a War Park tank commander. The Panzer II is an entirely new tooling and John knocked it out of the park! It’s easily the best...

A German Jagdpanther Ausf. G2 from the 2nd SS Panzer Division, 6th Panzer Army, on the move through the mud and thawing snow somewhere in the vicinity of Lake Balaton, Hungary, circa early March 1945… John’s winter Jagdpanther Ausf G2 model (GA-02) is an excellent model and has some of the...

I received the new JJD StuH 42 Assault Howitzer SdKfz 142/2 model (GA-24B) a few days ago and it’s a beauty! I decided to get this version as it’s slightly different from the Stug III and I’ve got enough Stugs… Plus, the model came with some neat stowage pieces. I’ve got the StuH 42 in a...

And feeding the Ferdinand, too. Trying out a new variation on my display with the First Legion German SdKfz 184 “Elefant” Tank Destroyer model using the new TC016 German Tank Crew figure set to depict a scene of the vehicle reloading while most of the crew relaxes. I’ve not seen anyone else post...

I’ve had the Wespe for a few weeks now, however, with the arrival of the new gun crew figures the other day, I’ve finally gotten it into a fitting display with the gun crew loading and manning the SPG. The Wespe is a beautifully detailed model and the new gun crew figures are fantastic. It is...