WWII 9th Armored Division Display (2 Viewers)

[mestell]

In case you need more photos for inspiration, Mike.

https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com...hting-in-the-heart-of-Normandy&highlight=Barn


“a couple of years“! We are showing our age. It’s been more than 13 years.

Thanks Andreas. It's hard to believe these pictures were posted 19 years ago. Where does the time go . . .

Mike

 

[mestell]

Gotta Luv delivery day. Arrived this afternoon: WB 25193, "Army Medic w/Stretcher and 25272 "Two Infantrymen Slogging Along/Marching"

Mike

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[spartan71]

Beautiful add on pieces, to a very beautiful piece.

 

[jazzeum]

Mike, your work looks fantastic and, of course, the WB vehicles look awesome as well.

 

[mestell]

Beautiful add on pieces, to a very beautiful piece.

Thank you and it sure is a beauty as you well know. I have 3 more figures on the way (the three infantry figures in raincoats) that should be here tomorrow or Monday

Mike, your work looks fantastic and, of course, the WB vehicles look awesome as well.

Thank you Brad, very much appreciated.

 

[Terp152]

Very nice AFV and the bldg makes a perfect backdrop.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

Looking good, Mike; a very realistic scene. Great setting for a sharp vehicle. I've always like these US tracks.

 

[mestell]

Very nice AFV and the bldg makes a perfect backdrop.

Thank you very much Chris

Looking good, Mike; a very realistic scene. Great setting for a sharp vehicle. I've always like these US tracks.

Thanks Rob. Coming from a diorama master such as yourself that's a very nice compliment

 

[jason foote]

I love delivery day and the following pics

 

[mestell]

Another delivery day and more reinforcements arrived this afternoon on the door step. 3 US Infantrymen wearing raincoats #25153, 25237, and 25257.

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[spartan71]

Keep continuing being great!!, can hardly wait for what's next, thanks for sharing!!

 

[Mike97]

Great series of pictures and additions, loving this thread !

 

[mestell]

Keep continuing being great!!, can hardly wait for what's next, thanks for sharing!!

Thank you . . . Definitely more to come.

Great series of pictures and additions, loving this thread !

Thanks Mike. More additions in the works.

 

[mestell]

For those interested, I just returned from Michael's Craft Store where there is currently a super sale on all sizes of their Belmont picture frames; Buy one at regular price, get two more for free!! These come in several sizes and are priced according to size. I picked up three 14-inch x 11-inch frames for future diorama base frames. These are usually $19.99 a piece. I got all three for $21.09 with tax. That's just $7 a frame. The inside dimensions are 13.5" x 10.5" and as you can see from the photo below, a Hudson & Allen straight wall section fits perfectly across the length.

Mike

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[spartan71]

There is one about 2 miles away, definitely something to look at, but the way you displayed it, definitely a buy..

 

[tmanthegreat]

For those interested, I just returned from Michael's Craft Store where there is currently a super sale on all sizes of their Belmont picture frames; Buy one at regular price, get two more for free!! These come in several sizes and are priced according to size. I picked up three 14-inch x 11-inch frames for future diorama base frames. These are usually $19.99 a piece. I got all three for $21.09 with tax. That's just $7 a frame. The inside dimensions are 13.5" x 10.5" and as you can see from the photo below, a Hudson & Allen straight wall section fits perfectly across the length.

Mike

I use similar 11”x14” frames from Hobby Lobby in a ton of my vignette dioramas. They go on sale there every couple of weeks by or so. 11”x14” is a good size for a couple smaller vehicles or a larger one with room for some scenery and figures - and you’re right about those H&A wall sections fitting perfectly on that size of frame! Here’s a vignette I did in July of last year on an 11”x14” frame base with the then-new Britains Sherman Tank, US Infantry figures, and an H&A brick wall section:

 

[mestell]

I use similar 11”x14” frames from Hobby Lobby in a ton of my vignette dioramas. They go on sale there every couple of weeks by or so. 11”x14” is a good size for a couple smaller vehicles or a larger one with room for some scenery and figures - and you’re right about those H&A wall sections fitting perfectly on that size of frame! Here’s a vignette I did in July of last year on an 11”x14” frame base with the then-new Britains Sherman Tank, US Infantry figures, and an H&A brick wall section:

LOL . . . Tristan, I ordered the H&A damaged brick wall earlier this afternoon with a similar looking display to make in mind. I don't think I have ever seen photos of your display but now I have an idea what mine will end up looking like . . .

Mike