The hunter is now the hunted (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

Tank evolution Normandy 1944

A British Firefly passes the blackened carcass of a Panther as the Germans struggle vainly to stem the allied advance in Normandy.Although a superb fighting vehicle the Panther was vulnerable to fire to its flanks where the armour was only 50mm thick,this armour could be penetrated by most allied Tanks at normal combat ranges.

This Tank has suffered a hit from the 17pounder on the Firefly which as entered the Panther right amongst the propellant casings of the rounds stored in the front magazine,causing a devestating fire that has destroyed the Tank. It was becuase of this flank weakness that German doctrine called for flank protection for the Panther, however this Tank has had no such protection and has paid the price. The days of the invincible German Tank are over.

Rob

 

[Rob]

British and Canadian armour begin to move out from the Normandy beaches

 

[jbonzo1]

Outstanding! Blackened Panther is a fine delicacy! I love the commander, he looks very "British"!

 

[Rob]

 

[Rob]

Survivors of the assault on Merville battery move out to regroup after the battel.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Really well done. The best feature is the burned ground around the Panther and that the tracks don't continue past the Panther. Often overlooked details.

The whispy dry straw grass is excellent and the background is typical of the area and blends in seamlessly.

Good job.

Terry

 

[jazzeum]

Well done indeed Rob. You may yet give Reb a run for his money.

When I first saw the title, I thought it was some allusion to you and Jen Oh, the horror!

 

[wwiibuff]

Nice work Rob. Everything looks great. I like the burned out Panther.

 

[Warrior]

Very well done Rob, like the backdrop you used, love the whole "column rumbling by a knocked out tank" concept, nice job..................

 

[Rob]

Thanks for your comments guys,very kind of you.

Rob

 

[rayb]

fantastic diorama rob are they all k & c it would be nice if k & c done some dead panzer crews and then you could dot them around the tank..

 

[Rob]

fantastic diorama rob are they all k & c it would be nice if k & c done some dead panzer crews and then you could dot them around the tank..

Thanks rayb,very kind.Yes they are all K&C except the Panther,good idea I could add some dead K&C figures.

Rob

 

[Eazy]

Really great stuff Rob- it has to be your best one yet.
Great background of the forest but your base is excellent. Great muddy tracks too.
Best of all that poor British patrol is getting another outing!

 

[Rob]

Thanks James,I appreciate that mate. I am pleased the way the background and base go well together,and yes that poor patrol must be knackered keeping up with the armour all the time!

Rob

 

[arnhem44mad]

Utterly stunning Rob!That base makes it look like a painyted picture!

 

[Capitolron]

Oh - its a WWII Thread - I thought we were going to have a diorama from an interesting war

Great display Rob - Top Notch - Next thing you know you will be handling diorama orders from K&C !

 

[Rob]

Thanks Scott

 

[aujj65]

Rob,

Turned out very nicely! Who made the Panther before you modified it?

Jeff

 

[Rob]

Rob,

Turned out very nicely! Who made the Panther before you modified it?

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, thats a CS Panther, very nice model it is too.

Rob

 

[Rob]

Oh - its a WWII Thread - I thought we were going to have a diorama from an interesting war

Great display Rob - Top Notch - Next thing you know you will be handling diorama orders from K&C !

Thanks Ron, you're a gent!

Rob