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[tmanthegreat]

Soviet troops inspect a disabled and abandoned German Panzerjager “Ferdinand” during the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.



I’ve had First Legion’s excellent KUR010 Ferdinand model for a few months now, and finally got it into a display. It is a beautiful model! Given the checkered history of the Ferdinand’s deployment at Kursk, I decided to display the model as having been captured by the Soviets in the aftermath of the battle. All figures are First Legion Stalingrad Russian figures with bits from other manufacturers.

 

[villagehorse]

What these soldiers must be feeling having overcome this mighty beast. Would at the very least, give them confidence, the German onslaught could be halted. Really cool diorama. Robin.

 

[paxtoysoldier]

I always say less WW2 (and German WW2 specifically) tanks but you guys always prove me wrong with your incredible displays

 

[Seneca]

What a great diorama, looks awesome! FL's paint job on that Ferdinand is superb.

 

[Woodyskysolo]

Soviet troops inspect a disabled and abandoned German Panzerjager “Ferdinand” during the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.

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I’ve had First Legion’s excellent KUR010 Ferdinand model for a few months now, and finally got it into a display. It is a beautiful model! Given the checkered history of the Ferdinand’s deployment at Kursk, I decided to display the model as having been captured by the Soviets in the aftermath of the battle. All figures are First Legion Stalingrad Russian figures with bits from other manufacturers.

They keep getting better and better TMAN, I don't know how you do it . Keep them coming Paul

 

[Horus]

Fantastic display Tristan

 

[Soldierboy]

Great scene!

 

[mestell]

An amazing looking vignette Tristan.
Mike

 

[Kollos]

Wonderful setup! One of FL's finest

I've been patiently waiting to see one of your diorama's with the new FL Panther! no pressure!

 

[tmanthegreat]

Wow! Thank you everyone for all the kind comments on my display! It’s all really made my day

I’ve been tinkering around with how to display the FL Ferdinand for a few months now, but never came up with something I was satisfied with. Then it all kind of came together this past weekend. I’ve not yet gotten FL’s Kursk Panther as I’ve got the JJD version, though the FL model is indeed tempting… I’m hoping FL will eventually make an early production Tiger I for their Kursk collection.

But thanks again for all the kind comments, everyone

 

[Panzer ace]

Not a fan of anything that is Russian, including toy soldiers, but this dio is still excellent.

 

[tmanthegreat]

Not a fan of anything that is Russian, including toy soldiers, but this dio is still excellent.

Thanks Panzer Ace!

I have a grudging respect for what the Russians were able to accomplish during WWII and have long had a fascination with the titanic struggle between two of the most evil totalitarian regimes in history on the Eastern Front. Plus, in a hobby that is heavily oriented towards WWII Germany, it’s always good to depict the efforts of the other side.

 

[Panzer ace]

Thanks Panzer Ace!

I have a grudging respect for what the Russians were able to accomplish during WWII and have long had a fascination with the titanic struggle between two of the most evil totalitarian regimes in history on the Eastern Front. Plus, in a hobby that is heavily oriented towards WWII Germany, it’s always good to depict the efforts of the other side.

Great post.

 

[Mastercom10]

Soviet troops inspect a disabled and abandoned German Panzerjager “Ferdinand” during the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.

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I’ve had First Legion’s excellent KUR010 Ferdinand model for a few months now, and finally got it into a display. It is a beautiful model! Given the checkered history of the Ferdinand’s deployment at Kursk, I decided to display the model as having been captured by the Soviets in the aftermath of the battle. All figures are First Legion Stalingrad Russian figures with bits from other manufacturers.

Very nice diorama tman, as usually.

I had the same idea, but with a destroyed Panther.

Regarding the Ferdinand, does the gun stay in the horizontal position or does it drop downwards because the pivot system is too loose ?.

(I know some collectors have this problem with their models).

 

[Mike97]

Great one Tristan, one of my favorites from your fantastic library of creations

 

[tmanthegreat]

Thanks for the kind words, Panzer Ace, Mike, and Mastercom10

Mastercom10, the barrels/ball joints on both my FL Ferdinand and Elephant models did tend to be a bit loose. To correct this, I fully elevated the gun, applied a little bead of CA glue at the very bottom of the ball, then carefully elevated and depressed the barrel for a minute or so. The glue creates a tiny bit of friction that holds the barrel in a level position without it drooping over time.

In my diorama, I put the barrel in a down position to make the Ferdinand look a little more “knocked out”.

 

[wayne556517]

Not a fan of anything that is Russian, including toy soldiers, but this dio is still excellent.

Why mate

 

[Panzer ace]

Why mate

I find their uniforms bland and their armor and vehicles mini-van-esque.

 

[tmanthegreat]

I find their uniforms bland and their armor and vehicles mini-van-esque.

That’s how they helped win the war - simple and practical designs able to be easily mass produced. The USA did the same thing. That said, I completely agree the German armor is far more exotic, interesting, and colorful than anything the Soviets or Americans built; and the later German Heer and especially the SS uniforms with the various camouflage patters definitely look neat.

 

[wayne556517]

That’s how they helped win the war - simple and practical designs able to be easily mass produced. The USA did the same thing. That said, I completely agree the German armor is far more exotic, interesting, and colorful than anything the Soviets or Americans built; and the later German Heer and especially the SS uniforms with the various camouflage patters definitely look neat.

Yeah was going to say the same thing about the US stuff as well, maybe why people like the German stuff better a lot more interesting if that's a good word.