Bored Tonight...Post a Diorama, LOL (4 Viewers)

[Woodyskysolo]

Diorama of Okinawa WW2. Hope you like it. Mixed toy soldiers from various manufactures plus some custonizations.

Carlos

Absolutely brilliant diorama Carlos Paul

 

[GI_Jigsaw]

I first started collecting painted metal soldiers in fall of 2021. About a year into it, I discovered King and Country had done a Bill Mauldin + Willie and Joe set. I had the Bill Mauldin's Army comic strip book since the early 1990s and was a fan ever since. While working on a project for the US Postal Service, I purchased the Bill Mauldin stamps. Finally, I purchased the Drawing Fire book while visiting the Mauldin Exhibit at Chicago's Pritzker Military Museum. I also found Mr. Mauldin's grave at Arlington National Cemetery and paid my respects.

 

[mestell]

I first started collecting painted metal soldiers in fall of 2021. About a year into it, I discovered King and Country had done a Bill Mauldin + Willie and Joe set. I had the Bill Mauldin's Army comic strip book since the early 1990s and was a fan ever since. While working on a project for the US Postal Service, I purchased the Bill Mauldin stamps. Finally, I purchased the Drawing Fire book while visiting the Mauldin Exhibit at Chicago's Pritzker Military Museum. I also found Mr. Mauldin's grave at Arlington National Cemetery and paid my respects.

A very cool K&C set indeed. Bill Mauldin has always been one of my favorite cartoonist. He was a favorite of my Grandfather as well. In the 1950's and early 60's, when visiting my grand dad, I'd always enjoy reading his copy of Up Front as well as his copies of another favorite, Sad Sack. I have three copies of Mauldin's book as well as copies of Sgt. George Baker's Sad Sack. One of my Up Front books is signed and dated in 1945 by it's first owner. The red jacketed Sad Sack is signed and dated 10-03-1944. Great stuff.
Mike

 

[panda1gen]

Brits on the move ....

 

[BrianW]

Brits on the move ....

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Quite simply, excellent

 

[GI_Jigsaw]

A very cool K&C set indeed. Bill Mauldin has always been one of my favorite cartoonist. He was a favorite of my Grandfather as well. In the 1950's and early 60's, when visiting my grand dad, I'd always enjoy reading his copy of Up Front as well as his copies of another favorite, Sad Sack. I have three copies of Mauldin's book as well as copies of Sgt. George Baker's Sad Sack. One of my Up Front books is signed and dated in 1945 by it's first owner. The red jacketed Sad Sack is signed and dated 10-03-1944. Great stuff.
Mike

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Great collection. I didn't realize how much other work he had done until I saw the exhibit.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Kevin,

I love the column of Brits and the diorama set up!

 

[BrianW]

I'm hoping to see more of Kevin's photographs and narrative in the Battle of Arnhem thread. Probably my favourite thread on the forum.

 

[BrianW]

I'm hoping to see more of Kevin's photographs and narrative in the Battle of Arnhem thread. Probably my favourite thread on the forum

Along with this thread of course

 

[panda1gen]

I'm hoping to see more of Kevin's photographs and narrative in the Battle of Arnhem thread. Probably my favourite thread on the forum.

Thanks very much for the positive feedback. It is appreciated.

I am not enjoying doing the Arnhem thread at present. But here is another British truck ....

 

[BrianW]

Thanks very much for the positive feedback. It is appreciated.

I am not enjoying doing the Arnhem thread at present. But here is another British truck ....

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I understand Kevin, thanks for the response. Figarti did some fantastic models back in the day. We could do with more soft skins, jeeps, trucks etc.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I'm hoping to see more of Kevin's photographs and narrative in the Battle of Arnhem thread. Probably my favourite thread on the forum.

Mine too! Well done Kevin!

 

[panda1gen]

I understand Kevin, thanks for the response. Figarti did some fantastic models back in the day. We could do with more soft skins, jeeps, trucks etc.

Thanks again Brian. They did indeed, I shall post a few more photos of Figarti pieces. All the best, Kevin.

...... the business end .......

 

[Louis Badolato]

I miss Figarti. The Shock and Awe pieces were epic, the armored and soft skin vehicles were a cut above the others being produced at the time, and Rick Wang's enthusiasm made the shows he attended even more fun!

 

[panda1gen]

I agree. They were a different style, but great in their way.

"Stop being a daft Charlie - wait when you are told - it has been mined!"

Thank goodness for the 79th Armoured "funnies".

 

[Louis Badolato]

I agree. They were a different style, but great in their way.

"Stop being a daft Charlie - wait when you are told - it has been mined!"

Thank goodness for the 79th Armoured "funnies".

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Kevin,

That Hobart's Funny Crab Tank is one of my favorite armored vehicles in the hobby of all time!

 

[OzDigger]

Kevin,

I agree with Louis, the Sherman Flail tank is an iconic machine, well represented by Figarti and looks great at the head of your impressive column of advancing Brits.

 

[mestell]

Let the beast do its job! Very nice . . .
Mike

 

[mestell]

Enough shade and water to share. Elements of the 1st Light Car Patrol stop at an oasis well for much needed water for themselves as well as their Model T's (also posted in the JJD and K&C sections)

Mike

 

[panda1gen]

Nice!