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Good evening & Hi

I’m looking to do a small dio which would incorporate the Patton tank and I’m looking to put as many tank riders/seated/crouching figs as possible on the tank. I’ve yet to purchase anything for this project but It would be interesting to see what you fellow Vietnam collectors have done or could show me how many figs it’s actually possible to fit on the the Patton tank. Pics most welcome 🙂

Rgds
Dan
 
Major Dan said:
Good evening & Hi

I’m looking to do a small dio which would incorporate the Patton tank and I’m looking to put as many tank riders/seated/crouching figs as possible on the tank. I’ve yet to purchase anything for this project but It would be interesting to see what you fellow Vietnam collectors have done or could show me how many figs it’s actually possible to fit on the the Patton tank. Pics most welcome 🙂

Rgds
Dan
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Dan, I'm looking forward to seeing your dio, personally I think some modellers put to many soldiers on tanks including on the engine intakes etc. IMO the most interesting Vietnam dioramas are those that include Vietcong tunnels or even just a tunnel entrance, adds some drama to the scene.
 
OzDigger said:
Dan, I'm looking forward to seeing your dio, personally I think some modellers put to many soldiers on tanks including on the engine intakes etc. IMO the most interesting Vietnam dioramas are those that include Vietcong tunnels or even just a tunnel entrance, adds some drama to the scene.
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Yes I have seen some recent dio’s that have tunnel systems exposed from the front, they look fantastic, I agree with what you say about the tank riders, I just wanted to see how many could go on, but your right sometimes less is more.
 
Major Dan said:
Good evening & Hi

I’m looking to do a small dio which would incorporate the Patton tank and I’m looking to put as many tank riders/seated/crouching figs as possible on the tank. I’ve yet to purchase anything for this project but It would be interesting to see what you fellow Vietnam collectors have done or could show me how many figs it’s actually possible to fit on the the Patton tank. Pics most welcome 🙂

Rgds
Dan
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Dan:

I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Many of the K&C Vietnam items serve as great background and side-along pieces. There are many figures taking cover and/or marching along the Patton.

Best,
Jason
 
Major Dan, here are some pictures of a vignette display I made with K&C’s M48 Patton tank last August. The three tank riders on the rear deck are the VN069 set (originally intended for the M113 ACAV) but more figures could certainly fit on… Hope this helps provide you with some inspiration for your diorama 😃

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tmanthegreat said:
Major Dan, here are some pictures of a vignette display I made with K&C’s M48 Patton tank last August. The three tank riders on the rear deck are the VN069 set (originally intended for the M113 ACAV) but more figures could certainly fit on… Hope this helps provide you with some inspiration for your diorama 😃

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Great looking tank (not to mention the dio)
 
tmanthegreat said:
Major Dan, here are some pictures of a vignette display I made with K&C’s M48 Patton tank last August. The three tank riders on the rear deck are the VN069 set (originally intended for the M113 ACAV) but more figures could certainly fit on… Hope this helps provide you with some inspiration for your diorama 😃

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Fantastic set up, def less is more and looks superb, many thanks for the pics
 
Louis Badolato said:
My son said to ask you to let him know if you ever want to part with that diorama, as he would like to get in the first bid. lol
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Thanks Louis, though it was only ever a temporary set up and was taken down long ago, due as ever to lack of space even tossed out the Palm trees I made myself. It's a fun project to construct though, so maybe he'll fancy doing his own version himself one day.
 
I am in awe of this series of photos Steve. The photographic clarity is incredible and facilitates the viewer in thinking these are real life pics. They are all outstanding, but as Louis stated above, the last one is top notch. Looks real to me . . . very real.
Mike
 
mestell said:
I am in awe of this series of photos Steve. The photographic clarity is incredible and facilitates the viewer in thinking these are real life pics. They are all outstanding, but as Louis stated above, the last one is top notch. Looks real to me . . . very real.
Mike
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Thanks Mike, Great compliment from coming from a Marine ! 🫡
 
tmanthegreat said:
Major Dan, here are some pictures of a vignette display I made with K&C’s M48 Patton tank last August. The three tank riders on the rear deck are the VN069 set (originally intended for the M113 ACAV) but more figures could certainly fit on… Hope this helps provide you with some inspiration for your diorama 😃

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Brilliant, love all your dioramas, very realistic as well. The patton is an awesome tank, cannot wait to get mine, thank you for the photos
 
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