"Crossing the Rhine with Dry Feet" Diorama (2 Viewers)

[7th OVI]

Began working on a permanent WW2 diorama using pieces from my old WW2 German city diorama and some new elements. This one is going to take some time getting done but I have almost all of the pieces on hand to make it happen. One of the challenges is taking apart the old diorama and expanding the train tracks (see attached images} and adding in the new elements like the crossing towers of the Ludendorff bridge (see attached image) that I just received and a series of new buildings. Wish me luck. Thx Chris

 

[Panzer ace]

The Mountain Dew Zero can in the last pic really provides a great scale/size perspective.

 

[jomartvr]

The street scene is wonderful.
Thanks for posting

 

[Mike97]

Absolutely brilliant!

 

[7th OVI]

Well, a quick update, deconstruction of the old WW2 diorama continues. I need to speed it up since we cannot use the kitchen table with the bridgehead on it. The bridgehead is 42 inches across and almost 40 inches high. The plan is to deconstruct the old layout, increase the length of the railroad track, replace the city buildings with new improved versions, add the 3d printed bombed church, connect and power the streetcar track, add a bombed-out factory and then add the bridgehead. Here are a few before and after images of the deconstruction. The first part was taking apart the old dock area as seen in 4 of the images, the last 2 are of the empty area were the dock, water, S Boat and bridges were located. This section also included about 30 LED lights on the dock, bridges and within the bunkers that required disconnecting. That's it for now. Thx

 

[Horus]

Obviously you need the space Chris, but it's just a shame that such an already diorama has to be sacrificed.
Still you have the photos, and the satisfaction of enjoying the building and completion of your original vision and managing to salvage some of it for your new project !

 

[7th OVI]

Obviously you need the space Chris, but it's just a shame that such an already diorama has to be sacrificed.
Still you have the photos, and the satisfaction of enjoying the building and completion of your original vision and managing to salvage some of it for your new project !

Honestly, it is hard taking it apart, a lot of effort went into the first version. Some of it will not work in the new layout as well so those elements will be either stored or disposed. Thx

 

[Terp152]

All expertly done! Especially the details such as the ice on the dugout. THe Ramagan Bridge is a good rendition, having visited it many yrs ago.

 

[29 Let's Go]

Wonderful diorama with lots of detail. I really like the waterfront. All the best on your deconstruction and relocation. I know the feeling, having taken apart my Hadrian’s Wall.
Steve

 

[Seneca]

What a huge project! It looks absolutely promising and stunning! Wishing you the best of luck—I’m sure it’ll turn out great!