November, 1942, Into the Tractor Factory complex (1 Viewer)

[Mike97]

German Pioneers, loaded with explosives and flame throwers were given the grim task of clearing the complex...it didn't go so well for 'em in the long run....

 

[Louis Badolato]

Great set up Mike! I have a very similar one using the same Hudson & Allen factory and early First Legion Germans and Russians.

 

[villagehorse]

At this point they seem to be succeeding, but history would show this was the watershed moment when the Russians repelled this attack and it became essentially the turning point of the battle and subsequently the war. Great scene. Robin.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Great set up Mike! I have a very similar one using the same Hudson & Allen factory and early First Legion Germans and Russians.

Here's my version, viewed from inside the factory, with Jon Jenkins adding the prototype of his StuG as a gift when he visited a few years back:

 

[ANDY]

A fantastic combination

 

[Panzer ace]

Love all these pics but the black & white is my favorite.

 

[Woodyskysolo]

German Pioneers, loaded with explosives and flame throwers were given the grim task of clearing the complex...it didn't go so well for 'em in the long run....

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I'm going to call you magic Mike from now on. Stunning . Paul

 

[Woodyskysolo]

Here's my version, viewed from inside the factory, with Jon Jenkins adding the prototype of his StuG as a gift when he visited a few years back:

Very nice Louis. I would like to put some lights in my so it wouldn't be too dark. Paul

 

[Terp152]

Another life like display Mike. Well done.

 

[Mike97]

Very nice Louis. I would like to put some lights in my so it wouldn't be too dark. Paul

Now that would look great!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Very nice Louis. I would like to put some lights in my so it wouldn't be too dark. Paul

Paul,

That is a great idea. I will see if my son can add some for me (my old eyes are not very good for fine work on a diorama anymore).

 

[Woodyskysolo]

Paul,

That is a great idea. I will see if my son can add some for me (my old eyes are not very good for fine work on a diorama anymore).

I was thinking of something like the size of a watch battery and then sticking it on Louis, but hopefully you have got an even better idea . Paul

 

[Louis Badolato]

I was thinking of something like the size of a watch battery and then sticking it on Louis, but hopefully you have got an even better idea . Paul

Paul,

I was going to see if there were any model railroad station lights I could have my son rig into the ceiling of the factory, but your idea sounds both simpler and easier ... I will look into it.

Lou

 

[Woodyskysolo]

Paul,

I was going to see if there were any model railroad station lights I could have my son rig into the ceiling of the factory, but your idea sounds both simpler and easier ... I will look into it.

Lou

Keep me posted Louis and if I see anything that might work I will inform you aswell mate . Paul

 

[Louis Badolato]

Keep me posted Louis and if I see anything that might work I will inform you aswell mate . Paul

Thank you, Paul, I appreciate it.

 

[Gebhard]

Excellent job capturing the building-to-building block by block fighting nightmare