Stalingrad 1942-43 (5 Viewers)

[Panzer]

Absolutely superb! Well done!
Rick

 

[Mike97]

B.R.A.V.O :salute::

This thread is the gift that keeps on giving and I always look forward to updates---wow !

Meant to add that I'd SO like to have that second PkwIII with an different turret number.

 

[fmethorst]

Thanks guys.

Some fun with a wide angle lens.













Frank

 

[Andanna]

Frank, well done again. May I assume that the background was digitally added?

 

[nmrocks]

Those pics really are good, very realistic, congrats!
Ray

 

[fmethorst]

Thanks.

The background is a 72" x 24" picture hung behind the scene.

 

[fmethorst]

Reusing a scene I set up for Normandy to stand in for southern Russia. 24.Panzer-Division on the move.







Frank

 

[artmabigor]

Reusing a scene I set up for Normandy to stand in for southern Russia. 24.Panzer-Division on the move.







Frank

Hi Frank,
you are truly a master photographer and also theater director ("Spielberg's WW2 / FL)
Superb.
Best.
Guy.{bravo}}{bravo}}

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Hi Frank.

First and foremost, congratulations on the dio and the photography....
I am impressed with the quality of the vegetation - tall grass and trees.....where did you source those? Any tips on how to give them such a real life appearance?
Cheers
Artillery_Crazy

Reusing a scene I set up for Normandy to stand in for southern Russia. 24.Panzer-Division on the move.







Frank

 

[Mike97]

:salute:::salute:::salute::

Artistry in action-wow !

 

[Bessieres]

I usually don't comment on Nazi oriented content..

- BUT I must say that these dioramas are exceptionally well executed!

Quite near perfection! Well done!

 

[WBritain]

Hi Frank.

First and foremost, congratulations on the dio and the photography....
I am impressed with the quality of the vegetation - tall grass and trees.....where did you source those? Any tips on how to give them such a real life appearance?
Cheers
Artillery_Crazy

These great figures and vehicles from 1st Legion are featured in a diorama built by Hudson & Allen Studio a few years ago. The foreground grass mat with country road is a Build-a-Rama item that really blends in nicely with the edge of the H&A scenic.
Frank is a real artist setting up the various components to give life to the miniatures. I am a big fan of his compositions.
Ken

 

[Andanna]

These great figures and vehicles from 1st Legion are featured in a diorama built by Hudson & Allen Studio a few years ago. The foreground grass mat with country road is a Build-a-Rama item that really blends in nicely with the edge of the H&A scenic.
Frank is a real artist setting up the various components to give life to the miniatures. I am a big fan of his compositions.
Ken

... and some of us cannot wait for you to return to your roots, Ken (pun intended).

 

[fmethorst]

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Regarding the composition elements:

Custom Marshland dio - Hudson & Allen
Hedgerow - 2020 (x4) - Hudson & Allen
Country Road mat - JG Miniatures
Background picture - Frank

I fiddled a lot with the lighting of this and ended up using indirect lighting bounced off the ceiling which simulates the sun being obscured by a thin layer of cloud.

Ken, please tell me we're going to see Hudson Allen producing scenic items again. They are simply incredible.

Frank

 

[fmethorst]

Soviets heading in the other direction.





Frank

 

[Bessieres]

wonderful work!

who makes that T-34? Does it come with crew?

 

[fmethorst]

wonderful work!

who makes that T-34? Does it come with crew?

Thanks

The T-34 is First Legion. The commander is sold separately.

 

[Bessieres]

Thanks

The T-34 is First Legion. The commander is sold separately.

Thanks very much - and also for including another great shot!

 

[fmethorst]

Armored cars from Kradschützen-Bataillon 16 pass tanks of Panzer-Regiment 2 which have paused to resupply.











Frank

 

[villagehorse]

No doubt about it Frank, the diorama looks life like. Your surrounds look so good against the German vehicles and figures, just a pleasure overall. Not sure which is better, the scenery or the TS's.^&grin. Very very nice:salute::, Robin.