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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...

I just received the new GA-31 Panzer III Ausf. H in the 15.Panzer-Division, Deutsches Afrika Korps livery and it’s a fantastic model! A very nice and sensible update to John’s Panzer III. I’ve tried mine out in a couple different vignette dioramas - one scene with the tank advancing, and the...

A scene depicting RAAF ground crew personnel working on the Spitfire Mk VIII flown by Fred Inger of No. 80 Wing, No. 457 Squadron, RAAF, in April 1945 while based on Morotai Island. Fred Inger and his C/O, Wing Commander Bobby Gibbes, are depicted as well. A section of JG Miniatures “Sand and...

The night fighting shrike… Here’s yet JJD FW-190 post; however, I received the new ACE-211 FW-190A8/R11 night fighter model yesterday and it’s a beauty! John outdid his previous efforts with the quality of the paint, mottling, and weathering on this model. The radar antennas come pre-attached...

And since I’m on a roll, here’s another JJD WWII aircraft vignette with Josef Priller’s FW-190A8 and figures. John’s FW-190 is a fantastic model combining the ideal mix of accuracy, detail, and functionality. I’ve got mine displayed with the ACE-201P “Priller & Wingman” set and a few other...

I’ve not seen anyone post pictures of the JJD P-51D with the USAAF Pilots and Ground Crew figures yet, so here’s some pics of my little display. The figures are nicely done and collectively make for a great scene with the P-51. John’s P-51 is not his greatest aircraft model (he totally messed up...

A compact vignette display of Soviet troops advancing during Operation Uranus in November 1942 on the Stalingrad front. The display features some classic First Legion pieces purchased as part of their big sale, including some winter Russians and the winter T-70 tank. I’ve had the green T-70 for...

A modified production model of a Soviet IS-7 heavy tank accompanied by Assault Engineers on the offensive in the ruins of a Western European city in a hypothetical WWIII scenario in the 1950s. The Soviet IS-7 Granite tank (LE300) from First Legion’s World of Tanks series, while not historically...

I recently got First Legion’s NOR101 Normandy Jagdpanzer IV model via their discount sale and have included some pics of my vignette display below. These scene depicts the Jagdpanzer (adorned in tree branch/scrub camouflage) waiting in a concealed position while a Heer Infantry Recon Squad moved...