12 cm Granatwerfer 42 w/crew

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This is Dragon Kit # 6090 in 1:35 which was released in 2006.
I bought this kit when it first came out and had actually built the figures before something else came along and distracted me.

Flash forward to 2020 and the infamous ‘shelter in place’ orders from the California governor…. While going through some shelved kit boxes I re-discover this partially finished kit! Spend several days painting the figures and decided to put them in a 'dug in’ mortar pit. I used an 8X10” plaque base that I built up the sides with plastic sheet to establish a dug out area. I filled the base with styrofoam covered in cell-u-clay. I then added the log sides and plank floor. The base was painted and foliage added. The figures were placed and final adjustments made before everything was attached.

[buddho]

Oh my...that dio is so darn realistic! The figures and base, along with the background make it lifelike. The b/w pics are ultra realistic. Superb job on everything!

[captfue]

Great dio !!!!

[Tobi]

Wonderful artwork, both on the dio and the photography.

[brentprice]

This is awesome. I like everything about this diorama. The positioning and painting of the figures is top notch in my humble opionion. The mortor pit and the surronding terrain is incredibably realistic and well placed. I also like how the you have the crew inserting the mortar into the tube it adds that extra "realism" to the whole seen. The way it is displayed also isn't to large or overbearing for the amout of action taking placed which really adds to its perspective. Nice work and thanks for taking the time to photograph and post.

[mustang1989]

I saw this when it was first posted and thought I had commented on it but I guess not. Unbelievable work that went into this and with such a fantastic result. Your photography is top notch as well which really captures the essence of the dio. Perfect work man.

[Steve Zuleski]

Awesome vignette, great job!

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Thank you all for the nice comments.

Cheers,
C.