The Greatest Tank Battle (2 Viewers)

[tmanthegreat]

An intense scene as a German Tiger I and Soviet T-34/76 duel during the Battle of Prokhorovka on 12 July 1943, during Operation Citadel (southern front). I only had so much space on my chosen base, but tanks did get this close in the melee at Prokhorovka and it ranks as one of the single largest tank battles in history.

This vignette uses prebuilt and pre-painted 1/30 scale models and figures from a variety of manufacturers including the new Xuan Hua T-34/76, War Park Tiger I and SS troops, First Legion Soviets, W. Britain (damaged tree) and Build a Rama (grass terrain).

I really like how this scene came out… Lots of action and a story that could go any direction… Enjoy

 

[mestell]

Outstanding Tristan
Mike

 

[Louis Badolato]

Great vignette, Tristan! I'm not sure that the Russians have much of a chance. I recently read on line about a single Tiger destroying more than 20 T34-76's, because their shells just couldn't penetrate the Tiger's armor. Maybe if they get behind it?

 

[Woodyskysolo]

An intense scene as a German Tiger I and Soviet T-34/76 duel during the Battle of Prokhorovka on 12 July 1943, during Operation Citadel (southern front). I only had so much space on my chosen base, but tanks did get this close in the melee at Prokhorovka and it ranks as one of the single largest tank battles in history.

This vignette uses prebuilt and pre-painted 1/30 scale models and figures from a variety of manufacturers including the new Xuan Hua T-34/76, War Park Tiger I and SS troops, First Legion Soviets, W. Britain (damaged tree) and Build a Rama (grass terrain).

I really like how this scene came out… Lots of action and a story that could go any direction… Enjoy

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Brilliant Tman

 

[villagehorse]

At this close quarters, the tanks are none players and are relying on their troops to protect them. This is raw fighting. Great action scene. Robin.

 

[Mike97]

Great action and scenery Tristan, looks like that battle could go either way

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Love the 2 sides fighting aspect

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Fantastic, Tman! Love seeing opposing tanks in one scene, not seen very often. Both look impressive as you've pictured.
I esp. like the pics of the figures, both armies.

Awesome shot!

 

[Dragoon]

Nicely done. It's not easy to show both sides of a WWII battle in a vignette of this size.

 

[tmanthegreat]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments on my display

Echoing some of the comments above, I agree it’s rare to have two opposing tanks in a smallish vignette display. This setup works and maintains some accuracy because opposing tanks did indeed come this close, or very near to it, in the actual Battle of Prokhorovka. I would have gone with a slightly larger base (say 12”x16” instead of the 11”x14” base used here) but didn’t have enough of the desired grass terrain matting on hand.

But thanks again!

 

[Isaacfromskokie]

Awesome tman always enjoy ur setup,
You have a great collection

Isaac

 

[Panzer ace]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments on my display

Echoing some of the comments above, I agree it’s rare to have two opposing tanks in a smallish vignette display. This setup works and maintains some accuracy because opposing tanks did indeed come this close, or very near to it, in the actual Battle of Prokhorovka. I would have gone with a slightly larger base (say 12”x16” instead of the 11”x14” base used here) but didn’t have enough of the desired grass terrain matting on hand.

But thanks again!

Do not sell yourself short, this is a really great dio that captures the chaos of combat.

As you note, tankers never know where their next target is, it might be a mile away or it might be right next to them!

This is the tank/armor version of a knife fight in a phone booth.

 

[tmanthegreat]

Do not sell yourself short, this is a really great dio that captures the chaos of combat.

As you note, tankers never know where their next target is, it might be a mile away or it might be right next to them!

This is the tank/armor version of a knife fight in a phone booth.

Thank you, Panzer Ace, I appreciate the kinds words and support! I’ve created a few Kursk-themed dioramas over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite