MarcT Pegasus Bridge Diorama (1 Viewer)

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Steven Chong

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I got the prototype of Pegasus Bridge that Figarti displayed at the Chicago Show and asked Marcus Thosen (MarcT on Toy Soldier Chat) to create a diorama around it for me. MarcT's threads on building dioramas is one of the main reasons I visit Toy Soldier Chat (http://www.toysoldierschat.com/). Over the next few weeks, he will be posting progress reports and pictures, and asking for my feedback on that forum. With his permission, I will copy the posts onto this forum for your enjoyment.:)

To start, I have posted pictures that Bill Sager and Carlos (desk11desk12) took of the Figarti bridge, a photo of a museum diorama that Brad took, and pictures of the real bridge I got off the internet. Ham and Jam!!!:)

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MarcT's first post regarding the diorama and my response. Post #22 is the picture of the model that Brad took.:)

MarcT said:
Steven I have several questions. The Bridge measures 16" wide by 4'6" long. What are the measurements of the total length and width that you want the landscape to be when completed. The bridge will of course be centered on the landscape, or maybe not. I can place the bridge on the back of the landscape for more frontage viewing. This would make the back side a non viewing area. If you want a 360 degree view, then we need to center it.
We also talked about the underside of the bridge, between the water and the bottom of the bridge being high enough for placing figures under it. Is that correct?
What was the deadline date for you to have this in your possession for display?
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Dear Marcus,

The depth of the shelf in my display cabinet is 23". To be safe, lets say the width of the diorama should not exceed 20". The total length should be 5'6". I want a scene similar to the diorama pictured in my post #22 -- about 6" of canel bank or roadway on either end of the bridge model. Since the diorama will be put on a shelf, it will be viewed from one side only (180 degrees) -- the bridge model should be orientated with its machinery structure on the left of the diorama. The end of the bridge model that flairs out slightly should part of the bank footing. In the picture in post #22, you can see a line or groove in the roadway where the solid bridge railing ends -- I would like you to make a groove in the wooden base of the bridge model to simulate this.
Yes, I would like the bridge high enough so figures hanging underneath will not have half their legs "under the water."
I sent you a private e-mail regarding the deadline, which I want to keep private.

Any thoughts about my idea of simulating the canal with glass (or even the glass shelf that the diorama will be resting on)? The two diorama end pieces are simply put on a shelf and the bridge model placed on them. This would save shipping costs because you would not need a solid base to support the diorama.

Steven:)
 
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Anyone who doesn't know what "ham and jam" means, turn in your membership at the door :D
 
Glass shelf?:eek: That makes me want to cry:( Congratulations on a one of a kind purchase!;)
 
Yep,

That is a verrry nice bridge. Seeing the facial expression on the Para advancing with the Sten kind of makes me want those too. Quite a lot.
Looking forward to seeing the work progress - always find it fascinating.

Simon
 
MarcT's 2nd message. As you can see, we still in the planning stage.:)

MarcT said:
I recieded your deadline date, we can make that. The bridge will be in the back with the viewing from the sides and front. (We will provide some sort of a finished looking backside to save some articis pride on my part.) With 6 inches on either side of the bridge is OK, but can we extend that figure some what. The more I have to work with, the better landscape development on a artistic level. The same for the depth. Your idea of seperate sides to the base sounds good for a starting point to work with, the glass concept for the water, I'll think on that. I'll be starting in a few days, check back for more ideas on my part as I give this more thought. I am a slow thinker.
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Dear Marcus,
My display cabinet is 9' wide and 23" deep, the front glass is divided into 3 sections on sliders with about a 2' 10" wide opening. The back of the cabinet is mirrored, so please finish the backside -- it just will not be directly viewed. You can increase the length and depth of the diorama, but mark off the dimensions on your worktable and make sure the finished piece (if on a solid base) can be maneuvered through the 2' 10" opening onto the 23" deep shelf. If you need more room, I may consider having a free standing table build for the diorama, to be covered with a acrylic display case. :)
 
I think this goes without saying but this will be something else when finished. Can't wait to see the photos.
 
Wraith said:
Yep,
That is a verrry nice bridge. Seeing the facial expression on the Para advancing with the Sten kind of makes me want those too. Quite a lot.
Looking forward to seeing the work progress - always find it fascinating.
Simon
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My bridge is only the prototype. I am told the production bridge will have even more detail.:eek: The British paratroopers were masters that Figarti showed at Chicago. They, like Figarti's other new introductions, were buried by the excitement over the Tiger I. Do you notice the problem with the Sten gun?;)
 
Steven,

That is some nice Bridge! I loved it at the show in person, and I can't wait to see some shots of the diorama Eric is making for you. I am sure it will be unbelievable!
 
The Germans planning an attack against the Pegasus Bridge, courtesy of Blake (New Model Army). Firebat
 
Bat,
Great work as usual, looks terrific my friend...........
 
Firebat said:
The Germans planning an attack against the Pegasus Bridge, courtesy of Blake (New Model Army). Firebat
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Dear Alex,
Get real!:D :D :D The Sturmtiger was created in August 1944 from damaged Tiger chassis, and was not involved in the D-Day campaign.

Recent research indicates that the Germans probed the British position with halftracks and armored cars, not tanks as described in Ambrose's book, Pegasus Bridge.:)
 
Steven Chong said:
Didn't the Sten guns carried by the Ox and Bucks have metal stocks, not wood?:confused:
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Steven,

You got me questioning myself there so I stuck my head in a few reference books.
The Sten Mk 5 with the wooden stock and pistol grip was introduced in 1944 (as an improvement on the 2 variations of the Mk2 - with metal stocks). There's a photo in there of 3 Ox and Bucks guys taken on the 5th June, one of them is carrying the Mk 5.

So they did have them, but probably only just! Probably doubled the production costs from 11 pence though. :eek:

Simon
 
Steven

The one depicted is from a prototype that remained in a fixed position at that factory, and supported the operation, as the armored cars and infantry moved in.:D

You are right Steven........... but I figured I could slip one in there. If K&C made it they could have displayed it with the 101st Paratroopers wearing the American flag. It was argued that there was probably one Trooper somewhere who wore the flag, so I figured there was one Sturmtiger available for that action;) , because prototypes did exist at that time Firebat
 
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jazzeum said:
Anyone who doesn't know what "ham and jam" means, turn in your membership at the door :D
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Sorry Brad,

Don't comprendy americaine :confused: - please could you translate?:D Is it a sandwich? :rolleyes: BTW where do I get my membership card :cool:

Kevin
 
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