Port of Tripoli (1941) (1 Viewer)

[WesternOutlaw]

From Naples, Italy, to the Libya Port of Tripoli, German troops and supplies crossed the Mediterranean.

With the anticipation of a K&C's Seehund, I began preparing for the arrival of the new 2-man sub without a single Kriegsmarine among my collection. The result was a little desert port with dock and DAK.

Starting with this little scene, not much in terms of supplies for the Afrikakorps Panzer Divisions:

An Opel Blitz would soon roll in with additional supplies for the port's expansion:

Some additional images with water and desert backdrop:

Perhaps I may expand in the future to make a more realistic Port of Tripoli.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Nice job Rob! :salute:: Did you build the dock yourself?

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Nice job Rob! :salute:: Did you build the dock yourself?

Thanks Louis. The dock (3 pieces contained in 2 sets) was part of a miniature Christmas village I purchased many years ago. The scale is perfect for 1/30 military and I am currently using the smaller sections for my Kriegsmarine Submarine Base. In looking at it, I don't think it would be hard to build for those handy with wood.

 

[Guy]

why not put your dock on a diorama with artificial water ???
Guy:smile2:

 

[WesternOutlaw]

why not put your dock on a diorama with artificial water ???
Guy:smile2:

Sort of like the last picture? ^&confuse

 

[Guest]

From Naples, Italy, to the Libya Port of Tripoli, German troops and supplies crossed the Mediterranean.

With the anticipation of a K&C's Seehund, I began preparing for the arrival of the new 2-man sub without a single Kriegsmarine among my collection. The result was a little desert port with dock and DAK.

Starting with this little scene, not much in terms of supplies for the Afrikakorps Panzer Divisions:



An Opel Blitz would soon roll in with additional supplies for the port's expansion:

That water is so clear and calm it looks like glass...……….

I too have all my pieces on glass shelves, except for the bottom shelves which have mats, as I prefer as a choice because I think it shows my figures and vehicles better, plus allows better lighting.

This is just an opinion, it is not right or wrong.

 

[Guy]

Sort of like the last picture? ^&confuse

no, I mean resin and water gel as a basis
guy

 

[villagehorse]

The water effect and backdrop really alter the scene so much, brilliant. Robin.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

The water effect and backdrop really alter the scene so much, brilliant.

Thanks Robin; appreciate the feedback.

no, I mean resin and water gel as a basis

Most of my dios are temporary Guy, plus I'm now using the dock sections for my sub base.

That water is so clear and calm it looks like glass...I too have all my pieces on glass shelves, except for the bottom shelves which have mats, as I prefer as a choice because I think it shows my figures and vehicles better, plus allows better lighting.
This is just an opinion, it is not right or wrong.

This particular set-up was on my coffee table just to see what it would look like. I ended up photographing on a table with water mat and desert backdrop. I understand what you mean though; got some pieces in a curio as well.

 

[OzDigger]

Great displays Rob, I really like that wharf, I initially thought it was a Jenkins product. The way people display their sets is personal preference really. I have several displays with fake grass, trees buildings etc which look fairly realistic. However I have Two cabinets with glass shelves but no doors to keep the dust out. Very few extras, just the odd tree or building, which also looks great imo. And the increasing layer of dust on the shelves is making a nice realistic base for them, over time ^&grin

 

[WesternOutlaw]

And the increasing layer of dust on the shelves is making a nice realistic base for them, over time ^&grin

Thanks; I hear you. {sm4}