"Why do these guys fight so hard, Gunny?" (1 Viewer)

[Sigmundfries]

"With tanks like these what other choice do they have?"



Made a picture today to commemorate the end of the fighting on Okinawa. It's also a send-off of sorts to the Ha-Go before it's gone once and for all {sm2}

 

[Larry Allen]

It's no secret that the K&C USMC (or Japanese) will always be a hit with me, but this is really fantastic … another one of your well designed and constructed dioramas.

Great story with the staging and figures to back up the TITLE of the post.

I have one HA-Go now and hope to get my second early next week.

For those who don't have one … better hurry!{sm4}

--- LaRRy

 

[Sentaapua]

That’s a great scene and picture! Not to mention very well thought!
On another note, I always wonder why the Japanese with their industrial capacity added to their alliance and technological exchanges with Germany was so poorly equipped in terms of armor and automatic weapons. But good that is was that way: many more young Americans would have died in the Pacific otherwise!

 

[Sigmundfries]

It's no secret that the K&C USMC (or Japanese) will always be a hit with me, but this is really fantastic … another one of your well designed and constructed dioramas.

Great story with the staging and figures to back up the TITLE of the post.

I have one HA-Go now and hope to get my second early next week.

For those who don't have one … better hurry!{sm4}

--- LaRRy

Thank you for the kind words, Larry :salute:: I've been trying my best to add a better sense of distance in my shots. It really does make a scene that much more interesting when you establish a solid middle ground in your scenes!

As for the Ha-Go, I myself don't really have a use for it in any of my ongoing displays but who knows, maybe I can find one on eBay sometime down the line if I'm lucky {sm4}

 

[Sigmundfries]

That’s a great scene and picture! Not to mention very well thought!
On another note, I always wonder why the Japanese with their industrial capacity added to their alliance and technological exchanges with Germany was so poorly equipped in terms of armor and automatic weapons. But good that is was that way: many more young Americans would have died in the Pacific otherwise!

Yeah, from what I've researched the Japanese came into 1941 still drunk from their victories since the beginning of the century against Russia, China, etc. Unfortunately for them, China was a whole other animal when compared to the United States in terms of relative unity and sheer industrial output. I guess they just assumed their Bushido Code would see them through.

Luckily for us, the Japanese fanaticism in the field only did so much against sheer firepower. There's a quote by George S. Patton that describes this perfectly; "Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets." which makes it hard to believe that Patton never set foot in the Pacific theater himself {sm4}

 

[Horus]

Awesome scene well done !

Steve

 

[enricoquinto]

That's a great diorama! I think you've recreated the most likely sequence… Every little detail is a part of the story that you've been telling us. I never get tired of looking at your amazing picture. There's too much light!{eek3} In short, I ought to tell you that...you've nailed it! Well done, mate!

Cheers

Enrico :salute::

 

[Larry Allen]

That’s a great scene and picture! Not to mention very well thought!
On another note, I always wonder why the Japanese with their industrial capacity added to their alliance and technological exchanges with Germany was so poorly equipped in terms of armor and automatic weapons. But good that is was that way: many more young Americans would have died in the Pacific otherwise!

Yeah, from what I've researched the Japanese came into 1941 still drunk from their victories since the beginning of the century against Russia, China, etc. Unfortunately for them, China was a whole other animal when compared to the United States in terms of relative unity and sheer industrial output. I guess they just assumed their Bushido Code would see them through.

Luckily for us, the Japanese fanaticism in the field only did so much against sheer firepower. There's a quote by George S. Patton that describes this perfectly; "Untutored courage is useless in the face of educated bullets." which makes it hard to believe that Patton never set foot in the Pacific theater himself {sm4}

I question whether the Japanese actually had "less" advanced technological weapons than the US.

The Japanese ZERO was an advanced fighter plane and well respected by the US forces.

The Japanese had a superior navy, both in terms of numbers and advanced designs. Just look at their carrier force in 1942 and the age of our navy. Also the Japanese I-400 class submarine was the largest and most advanced boat of the time (Yes BOAT not ship!)

I agree that the Japanese had been given a false sense of superiority when they fought the Russians in the Sino-Russian war and the the Chinese in the opening phases of WWII. Even the British and the US were outclassed in numbers and equipment.

The fatal flaw in the Japanese plan was the .. "SOFTNESS" of the American will to fight.

Japan knew a prolonged war would not be winnable. At least that is what Yamamoto believed, having lived in the US and attending Harvard University. He hoped that the decisive strike on Pearl Harbor would give Japan the upper hand long enough that the US would sue for a negotiable peace and grant Japan the right to the raw resources she needed. HIS BAD!

--- LaRRy

 

[Normandy1944]

WoW One fantastic diorama have you make.

Beautiful



Harrie

 

[Sigmundfries]

WoW One fantastic diorama have you make.

Beautiful



Harrie

Thank you, Harrie!

 

[Andanna]

Very well staged and great combination of figure on right with the tank.