Flak 88 "Heaven and Hell" diorama
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Alan GStunning build. Love it. What was the kit like to build? I'm torn between getting this or the Dragon kit.
Maurizio LaudisaThanks Alan G.... I loved putting the Border Model kit together, lots of fine detailing, excellent fit, a metal barrel, limited PE parts, and a few options in terms of which shield can be used. Only issue is the instructions, sometime they're vague in terms of precise positioning of parts, with arrows that don't really give you the exact location. There are a couple of mistakes as well. Also, there are no painting guides throughout construction. Someone commented on my FB feed that the Dragon kit was still "better", but I don't really know why since I haven't built it. The 6 included figures are good, but so are Dragon's from what I can see.
Alan GThanks Maurizio. I'll have to have a think about it some more but i can see me getting the Border kit
JohnExcellent build - well done! Shep Paine was an inspiration to me as well when I was building Monogram kits back in the day. I still have a few of the how-to inserts that came with the kits. Your diorama certainly has his vibe about it.
NeulingImpressive diorama with lots of interesting details. Well planned and careful work! 👍
gorbyAmazing!
And it deserves more photos. Some of the outside of the church would be good.
KollHBMA Front view from outside the hole in the Wall would be interesting. Spectacular looking Diorama
ScottI really enjoy the work you did on the figures. It is very impressive!! Thank you for sharing these pictures of your great work.
Bruce HuxtableStrong message well conveyed. Well deserved recognition, congratulations 👍
JohnThis is a wonderful diorama.
Every time I see it, I feel the solider on the ladder is going to get knocked off when the gun fires. 😁
Allan TInspirational project Maurizio! Fantastic detail that keeps the observer looking for more.
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"Heaven and Hell" is the title of my diorama, a tribute to the late Shep Paine who was the inspiration for this effort. The 1/35 Border Model Flak 88 is an excellent, if a little fiddly, kit that comes with six well molded figures (though good resin figures are still superior).
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The church was entirely scratch-built out of carved foam, balsa, and a few laser-cut elements from miniature houses. I painted oak leaf camo reversible parkas for most of the figures, some in summer and some in fall patterns. I don't think I have the uniforms totally accurate, but so be it... I just didn't want them all in off-white winter camo. Apparently I was called out for the window behind the altar not being historically accurate for churches in Europe (although some Gothic churches did), but I'll chalk it all up to "artistic license". While I might do some retouches here and there in future, it is largely done.
