Thanks for watching. I think it helps boost the realism with dioramas a little to try to think about the human element as actual humans and not just props in a scene. At least for me!
I agree with Michael that historically acurate or not gives way to creative licensing and thought provoking conversation regarding any dioramas build. Keep th e amazing work. ✌🇨🇦✌
Hi matey, th3res always one that can't help themselves to moan, comment and destroy people's projects. Your work is stunning. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to not only build and add your incredible talent to this project but for sharing it with us. People don't see this they see something that doesn't sit well with them and their appinions they want to post and dampen people's enthusiasm as someone hasn't spoken to them in 2 minutes or are quite simply jealous of you, your skills and beliefs. Don't listen, it's your kit, your project.... if your happy then that is " mission completed ". Please stay safe, your family too and when I'm back to doing vids etc etc I'll give you a few shout outs as your talent and enthusiasm for our wonderful hobby, need to be seen and heard by so many more folks in the world. You need anything please shout ... anything ! If I can't help I'll know someone that can ! Regards buddy, Steve
Thanks man, I appreciate everything you said. It’s always good to know how awesome the model making community can be! Don’t worry, I don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Once I get my video editing rig back up and running I’ve got a healthy backlog of videos to edit and post. Perhaps there’s room down the road for some collaboration? Take care and cheers! Brett
It doesn't matter if it's historically accurate modeling is about having fun and loving what you do it is a hobby and it looks great and nice job keep it up
You're not wrong, unfortunately there are people out there who sometimes forget that and like to make sure you know. I generally fall somewhere in the middle, I like to make my kits as accurately as possible, but often times will sacrifice accuracy for artistry. However, in this case, it was just poor research on my part, still I'm happy with the results. thanks for watching!
@@HammerheadModelMaking there is nothing wrong with historical accuracy and some people just have to put their two cents into it as far as research as long as I have the right division company and army in the correct TOA that's good enough for me of course having good books and letters from the time. Really help
Ha ha, I feel similar, I grew up making models in the early 90s, really had to figure out a lot on my own, the internet has done wonders for my skill set! Thanks for watching.
@@HammerheadModelMaking I have a large collection of WWII militaria and I am a history buff and I seldom comment on modelling stuff, but I love your diorama. Is it for sale? Sorry had to ask!!😁
@@MarkSloan-TheEnemyofSpin As a history buff I should be fully transparent that because of the inclusion of the panzerfausts its not strictly accurate to the battle of Kursk, and I don't normally sell the stuff I make for myself, but if you have a genuine interest, shoot me an email at hammnerheadmodelmaking@gmail.com and we can discuss.
I really enjoyed your narrative on what you were thinking about the stowage and what the model meant to you. I do the same thing, just not as well as you. When I do stowage I get stumped by...how is this held here, why wouldn't it fall off, etc...keep up the great work.
Thank you, yeah, stowage is really one of those areas of modelling where I get really picky how it looks. I'm not a fan of the look of items just random stuck to the side of a tank, like they are magnets, so I really try hard to make sure it's obvious how a piece a stowage is attached to the vehicle.
Panzerfaust 60 This was the most common version, and was completed in early 1944. However, it did not reach full production until September 1944, when 400,000 were to be produced each month.[21] It had a much more practical range of 60 m (66 yd), although with a muzzle velocity of only 45 m (148 ft) per second it would take 1.3 seconds for the warhead to reach a tank at that range. To achieve the higher velocity, the tube diameter was increased to 5 cm (2.0 in) and 134 g (4.7 oz) of propellant used while being a total length of 104 cm (41 in). It also had an improved flip-up rear sight and trigger mechanism. The weapon now weighed 6.1 kg (13 lb). It could defeat 200 mm (7.9 in) of armour. Panzerfaust 100 This was the final version produced in quantity, and was completed in September 1944. However, it did not reach full production until November 1944.[21] It had a nominal maximum range of 100 m (330 ft). 190 g (6.7 oz) of propellant launched the warhead at 60 m (200 ft) per second from a 6 cm (2.4 in) diameter tube. The sight had holes for 30, 60, 80 and 150 m (260 and 490 ft), and had luminous paint in them to make counting up to the correct one easier in the dark. This version weighed 6 kg (13 lb) and could penetrate 220 mm (8.7 in) of armour.
Nice work overall. The colour of the inside of hatches should be the same as the exterior colour though. The Germans recognized that the off-white interior colour compromises the camouflage scheme when a hatch is open. I would also suggest pressing the tank down into the groundwork a bit to avoid it appearing to "float" over the road.
Thanks for the color tips, German armor isn't my forte, and I have some Tiger tanks I'll be working on later this year so that will be helpful. Thanks for watching!
This type of work is truly inspirational. At the grand age of, sixty five, well not quite sixty five but pretty damn close, I am getting back into modelling after dabbling in it on, but mostly off, over the years. Not having to work now I have more time to hopefully get to a much better standard than I ever achieved before. I'm not going to beat myself up though if I can't match the wonderful work that the likes of yourself and many others who I follow on UA-cam produce. I just want to have fun and see where it takes me. I've just completed the Revell 1/144 Space Shuttle and Booster kit. Not a good kit, the fit of the orbiter was shocking. I'm pleased how it turned out though. What you have done in this video is the type of thing I am aiming at and I really appreciate the time and effort you have taken to put it out. I'm starting with the older Tamiya armour kits from the late sixties, early seventies as they are great value, especially with the couple of discount vouchers I was able to use. First off is the Tamiya Panzer Kampfwagen 2. Also have the Kampfwagen 4, Leopard and Panther in line. Anyway I've waffled on enough. Best wishes from a new subscriber from the UK.
David, thanks for watching the video and welcome back to the hobby! Its always great to hear about people returning regardless of the time off they've spent. Those older Tamiya kits are still pretty good, so I think that is a brilliant place to start! I wish you luck in your modeling endeavors and hope to see you around the channel more often!
Very well done with the diorama, I quite like it. I was just wondering if you could give some advice on what are the basic materials a person needs to create such dioramas. I have built and painted a couple of vehicles and i wouldn't mind creating little dioramas for them. Hope your channel grows in the future!
Sure thing, most of the tools and materials in this video are ones that I would use often on a diorama, but at the base level, you'll need something to build up the diorama on, in this case I used a block of Styrofoam, but it would be a piece of wood, a picture frame, any hard surface really. Depending on the type of terrain you'd want to do, you may need some sort of plaster and dirt/sand/gravel. As for vegetation, that's going to be a little more difficult, as it will be very specific on where your diorama takes place, but there are websites out there dedicated to selling vegetation in various scales. I would say those would be the basic materials.
Very, very well done. Just curious, why not lightly airbrush the tall weeds a light brown? I remember one of the “10 commandments” of diorama building is to “paint everything”.
Honestly, I hadn't really considered painting the tall grass, I had picked out the twin specifically because I liked the color, but perhaps it could add a better sense of depth if I did.
very nice work, gave me ideas as well that i can use for one of mine. i think i will vary the heights of grass and maybe add in more colours to give depth.....i like how you scrubbed the foam base....when i think that mine would be on wood, your dio gives me reason to use the hard foam.....a lot lighter weight...great stuff here and yeah....artistic license trumps authenticity...thats for the rivet counters
Thank you! You know, applying the tufts wasn't the difficult part, it was cutting, tying, and separating them that was rough, I didn't really show that part...
@@HammerheadModelMaking The Tamiya early Stug comes with the photo-etch screens. Also, many other kits, with turret bins, like M1 Abrams, M60's, etc., include enough fine mesh that you could use the left-overs from them. Also, most fabric & art supply stores have something that would work. But in this piece here, your weathering, stowage, details, are SO GOOD, and I'm so impressed, so I had to mention the screens. You should be VERY HAPPY with this one!
Just saw this thumbnail pop up on UA-cam. I was going to mention the date issues with Kursk and Panzserfausts, but you already got that!👍😉 I like that you try to stick to historical accuracy. This is a well executed an wonderful diorama. 👏👏👏Had to subscribe. 👍😉
I appreciate the sub, thanks for watching. I generally try to maintain historical accuracy when doing my kits, or at least plausible accuracy, this one did slip by me though, but I'm still happy with the final result!
Great work man! Really beautiful. But i have a question for you: what airbrush are you using? I mean what nozzle. I have one with 0,2 nozzle and I'm not very happy with it. Is the nozzle too small,or i don't know how to use it? Great videos!
Thank you. I am using an Iwata Eclipse with a .5 nozzle. I don't normally use a .2 nozzle, but I understand the paint needs to be really thin to flow correctly.
Love the dio, but...the Panzerfaust 60 didnt go into production until 1944. The smaller 30 saw limited use in late 1943 but their use in Kursk was very limited. :(
Personally I think if you where trying to give off the impression of the wounded being done with everything they would of been using the roads for least resistance not caring about the vehicles and the fresh troops would of been going trough the hassle of walking trough the tall grass but I loved how it turned out especially the tank commander looking at the wounded to see the battle ahead of him.
You could just say it's from the later battles in the second half of 1943, such as the Battle for the Dneiper, by which point they'd introduced Panzerfausts, I think. The long grass looks like Ukraine, and the remnants from the Zitadelle offensive were likely still in the field by that time, when the Germans were on the defensive.
Well, its going to largely depend on where you live and what you have access to, but the bare minimum by way of tools are the following: 1. Hobby Knife (Xacto brand works well) 2. Plastic cement (I recommend Tamiya Thin Cement if you can get it) 3. A model kit (obviously) I recommend starting with something inexpensive. Airfix has kits that are perfect for starting out. Their 1:72 scale spitfire or mustang are both cheap good kits. Alternatively, you can get some 1:72 scale Tamiya kits for just a little more, and are great kits. 4. Paint brushes, I recommend getting a small variety pack that comes with 5-10 brushes of different sizes/types 5. Paint. There are a huge range of paints you can choose from, I would stick with acrylic paints, like Vallejo paints, since they are pretty easy to work with, brush on nicely, and clean up with water. Thats really all you need to get started. Build a few kits, see if you like it. If you do, you can start adding more complex tools and techniques to your tool belt. Remember to just have fun with it, that might seem obvious, but the temptation to compare yourself with what you see on youtube can be difficult for some one new to the hobby who doesn't like the results they get at the beginning. Like many other hobbies, it take time and practice to become proficient. Most of all, don't give up if you aren't happy with the way your first model turns out. Trust me, we've all been there. Each kit you build will see an improvement over the last. Just keep at it. Brett
Absolutely spectacular I'm looking at doing something similar but with 1/72 scale. Trying to find figures that convey what I'm after is just really hard here in the UK, especially in 1/72 scale. I'm wanting to set it at the beginning of Operation Barbarossa in the opening months of the Germans heading east. Again brilliant work and will definitely be watching your other videos. Best wishes from the UK
Thanks for watching, I can imagine that it would be difficult to find good figures in 72nd scale. It can be difficult in 35th scale, and that's a common scale for that type of figure. Have you looked into 3d printing? If you have access to a 3D printer, cgtrader.com has some amazing files for German WW2 soldiers in a variety of poses. I've already purchased a few myself for some up coming projects. Just a thought. Cheers to the UK! Brett
@@HammerheadModelMaking I am very much looking at getting a Resin 3d printer in the next couple of months as I've seen some amazing creations that people have made with them and being able to create accessories and parts for their vehicles. Thanks for the website link I will pop on there and have a look.
@@Swanston33 I'll tell you, I'm in the middle of printing out some new tracks for a Panther I've been working on. My cat, ate the original tracks, not just took a little bite, I'm talking bit into every single track link, and destroyed a good portion of them! I happened upon a free STL for Panther tracks, so I test printed a few links. No changes or anything, right off the printer it dropped right onto the drive sprocket and fit perfectly. Now, I'm just taking my time printing out about 30 links at a time, soon I'll have fully articulated tracks with more detail than the originals. In my opinion, a 3d Printer is well worth the price!
@@HammerheadModelMaking Oh wow, that brings a new direction to "the dog ate my homework" the cat ate my plastic model kit haha. My cat would definitely do the same after throwing it off the table of course. my black labrador would then probably sniff it and work out it isn't edible and just lay on it as he sleeps on anything! I've been eyeing up 3d printers for a while and definitely decided with a resin 3d printer as they seem leaps and bounds better for detail than using filament printer, especially in the scale I usually try to work in. When I was a kid I always made 1/35 scale models. I really enjoy making Dioramas and 1/35 scale dioramas do take up a fair bit of space. Can I ask what 3d printer did you end up going for in the end? I've been looking at reviews of the Elegoo Mars 2 pro
@@Swanston33 Sure thing, I have the AnyCubic Photon M3. I managed to snag it on sale on Amazon, but even still, I think it's good for it's price. I got it mainly because it has a slightly larger build area than some of the others in the same price range. That was important to me, but the quality is extremely high! Very happy with it. I do hear good things about the Elegoo Mars, so I believe that would be a viable choice as well.
Trivia :.....Did you know that SS Panzer Schwere 13th Kompanie LSSAH during the Battle of Kursk in Juli 1943, ( that most know that they had 17 Tiger l tank's ) as well as a single platoon of 5 Panzer lll's ? Mount's 1300, 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340.
@@HammerheadModelMaking Yes the primal task of the Panzer lll's within the 13th Heavy Tiger l company. Was for the Light platoon,to reconnaissance ahead of the advance, protect the flank of the Tiger's and knock out any Anti-Tank Gun's. The Light Platoon was with the SS Panzer Schwere 13th Kompanie LSSAH also during the Battle of Kharkov Feb-Mar 43 when the unit was known as the SS Panzer schwere 4th Kompanie LSSAH. In which SS Untersturmfuhrer Michael Wittmann was the platoon commander of the Panzer lll ausf J's.....in mount "4L1". The SS Panzer Schwere 4th Kompanie LSSAH was renamed the 13th Kompanie in May 1943..... sadly did away with it's Panzer lll's after transferring to Italy.....post the Battle of Kursk.....the unit becoming a full complement of 27 Tiger l tank's of five Tiger's in each of the 5 platoon's of the 13th Kompanie LSSAH. new resupplying starting in August 1943.
@@JarlVikingr Thanks man, I appreciate the additional context and information, the Battle of Kursk is an area I don't have a lot of experience with, so this is informative.
Really an panzerfaust in the battle of Kursk? Seems a bit too early for that. The Panzerfaust 30 was introduced in troop service on August 30st 1943. And on your Diorama the larger Panzerfaust 60 is shown , which was introduced in early 1944.
Yes, you are correct, and as I mention in the video, I was made aware of my mistake and acknowledge that I failed to do thorough research leading up to this project.
Все конечно красиво,но если это Курск,то ограда в поле,столбики с веревочкий-это лишнее,от слова совсем!Не делают так в России,это в америках ваших с европами так могут поля оградить,но не в России. И если дорога сквозь поле идет,то где обочина?! Так плотно не сеют. Все эти детали слишком в глаза бросаются,чтоб ими пренебрегать...
This diorama looks amazing! And not to be rude, but the Pamzerfaust would not see action until 1 years later, in 1944. By the way, I'm using your Panzer III as a reference for building one of my own along with Tamiya's set of Panzergrenadier figures.
Thank you, and you're not rude, I didn't do enough research about the panzerfaust when planning out the diorama. Thanks for watching and good luck with your build!
Thank you for sharing, very nicely done . I like how you play out in your mind what the soldiers are thinking . To me that’s the fun of it .
Thanks for watching. I think it helps boost the realism with dioramas a little to try to think about the human element as actual humans and not just props in a scene. At least for me!
I truly like how you narrate your work and the creativity using simple material. Very nice models, great effects. Inspirational.
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. This was a fun build!
I agree with Michael that historically acurate or not gives way to creative licensing and thought provoking conversation regarding any dioramas build. Keep th e amazing work. ✌🇨🇦✌
Good to know there are more people in this camp, thank you for watching!
This is so nice. One of the best diorama ever.
Thank you!
Cool composition, really inspiring me to think more about telling a story with a diorama!
Go for it! I've enjoyed trying to portray a narrative through my modeling!
That looks so awesome. I wish i had talent like that.
@@birdsoup777 thank you, it just takes time! Trust me, if I can get here, anyone can! Thanks for watching!
I am definitely having a go at replicating something like this, looks and feels awesome.
Awesome, good luck with your build!
Hi matey, th3res always one that can't help themselves to moan, comment and destroy people's projects. Your work is stunning. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to not only build and add your incredible talent to this project but for sharing it with us. People don't see this they see something that doesn't sit well with them and their appinions they want to post and dampen people's enthusiasm as someone hasn't spoken to them in 2 minutes or are quite simply jealous of you, your skills and beliefs. Don't listen, it's your kit, your project.... if your happy then that is " mission completed ". Please stay safe, your family too and when I'm back to doing vids etc etc I'll give you a few shout outs as your talent and enthusiasm for our wonderful hobby, need to be seen and heard by so many more folks in the world. You need anything please shout ... anything ! If I can't help I'll know someone that can ! Regards buddy, Steve
Thanks man, I appreciate everything you said. It’s always good to know how awesome the model making community can be!
Don’t worry, I don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Once I get my video editing rig back up and running I’ve got a healthy backlog of videos to edit and post.
Perhaps there’s room down the road for some collaboration?
Take care and cheers!
Brett
It doesn't matter if it's historically accurate modeling is about having fun and loving what you do it is a hobby and it looks great and nice job keep it up
You're not wrong, unfortunately there are people out there who sometimes forget that and like to make sure you know. I generally fall somewhere in the middle, I like to make my kits as accurately as possible, but often times will sacrifice accuracy for artistry. However, in this case, it was just poor research on my part, still I'm happy with the results. thanks for watching!
@@HammerheadModelMaking there is nothing wrong with historical accuracy and some people just have to put their two cents into it as far as research as long as I have the right division company and army in the correct TOA that's good enough for me of course having good books and letters from the time. Really help
@@everettjohns7788 well said!
Great work! Very creative. I wish You Tube was around in the 70’s when I was modeling and trying to come up with my own half ass solutions. LOL!
Ha ha, I feel similar, I grew up making models in the early 90s, really had to figure out a lot on my own, the internet has done wonders for my skill set! Thanks for watching.
Great video! I’m subscribed now, awesome techniques used! Very modest and simple and very effective! You make it look easy! Ha!
Awesome! Thank you for the sub, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Such an amazing attention to details...Wonderful work, love the ground and the camo!👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
Certainly enjoyed the video! Loved the idea of making the long grass!
Glad you enjoyed it, the long grass took a while but I think it’s worth it.
Absolutely outstanding!!
Thank you! Cheers!
@@HammerheadModelMaking I have a large collection of WWII militaria and I am a history buff and I seldom comment on modelling stuff, but I love your diorama. Is it for sale? Sorry had to ask!!😁
@@MarkSloan-TheEnemyofSpin As a history buff I should be fully transparent that because of the inclusion of the panzerfausts its not strictly accurate to the battle of Kursk, and I don't normally sell the stuff I make for myself, but if you have a genuine interest, shoot me an email at hammnerheadmodelmaking@gmail.com and we can discuss.
I really enjoyed your narrative on what you were thinking about the stowage and what the model meant to you. I do the same thing, just not as well as you. When I do stowage I get stumped by...how is this held here, why wouldn't it fall off, etc...keep up the great work.
Thank you, yeah, stowage is really one of those areas of modelling where I get really picky how it looks. I'm not a fan of the look of items just random stuck to the side of a tank, like they are magnets, so I really try hard to make sure it's obvious how a piece a stowage is attached to the vehicle.
The grass looks amazing man.
Thank you! It took a while, but was worth it!
simply brilliant 👏👏
Thank you! Cheers!
That is a really great diorama. Something for me to aspire to.
Thank you for watching!
Panzerfaust 60
This was the most common version, and was completed in early 1944. However, it did not reach full production until September 1944, when 400,000 were to be produced each month.[21] It had a much more practical range of 60 m (66 yd), although with a muzzle velocity of only 45 m (148 ft) per second it would take 1.3 seconds for the warhead to reach a tank at that range. To achieve the higher velocity, the tube diameter was increased to 5 cm (2.0 in) and 134 g (4.7 oz) of propellant used while being a total length of 104 cm (41 in). It also had an improved flip-up rear sight and trigger mechanism. The weapon now weighed 6.1 kg (13 lb). It could defeat 200 mm (7.9 in) of armour.
Panzerfaust 100
This was the final version produced in quantity, and was completed in September 1944. However, it did not reach full production until November 1944.[21] It had a nominal maximum range of 100 m (330 ft). 190 g (6.7 oz) of propellant launched the warhead at 60 m (200 ft) per second from a 6 cm (2.4 in) diameter tube. The sight had holes for 30, 60, 80 and 150 m (260 and 490 ft), and had luminous paint in them to make counting up to the correct one easier in the dark. This version weighed 6 kg (13 lb) and could penetrate 220 mm (8.7 in) of armour.
Thank you for the detailed info!
Lovely work great attention to detail,i i especially like the stowage and the figures by dragon,
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
I love it buddy looks just the way I like it 👌
Glad you like it!
Outstanding work, you have achieve a great diorama.
Thank you very much!
Wonderful work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice work, love it.
Thank you! Cheers!
great build and video thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great work!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Pues , te ha quedado un diorama muy bonito. Congratulation
Many thanks!
just amazing gorgeous job
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice work overall. The colour of the inside of hatches should be the same as the exterior colour though. The Germans recognized that the off-white interior colour compromises the camouflage scheme when a hatch is open. I would also suggest pressing the tank down into the groundwork a bit to avoid it appearing to "float" over the road.
Thanks for the color tips, German armor isn't my forte, and I have some Tiger tanks I'll be working on later this year so that will be helpful. Thanks for watching!
Excellent quality 👌
Thank you 🙌
Excellent job.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice diorama petty simple concept but you nailed the feeling Well done...
Thank you and thanks for watching!!
Simply amazing...is all I can say.
Thank you so much 😀
Historically accurate or not it's a fantastic model and conveys a time in history in miniature,I have spoken, 🤣👍,the whole build Is ace mate 😉👌
Thank you man!
Awesome work! Congrats, mate! :)
Thank you!
Nicely done! You gave me several ideas and techniques to try!
I'm glad to hear that, thank you for watching!
Very nice. I'll try the twine thing.
I recommend the process, but it can be a little time consuming.
This type of work is truly inspirational. At the grand age of, sixty five, well not quite sixty five but pretty damn close, I am getting back into modelling after dabbling in it on, but mostly off, over the years. Not having to work now I have more time to hopefully get to a much better standard than I ever achieved before. I'm not going to beat myself up though if I can't match the wonderful work that the likes of yourself and many others who I follow on UA-cam produce. I just want to have fun and see where it takes me. I've just completed the Revell 1/144 Space Shuttle and Booster kit. Not a good kit, the fit of the orbiter was shocking. I'm pleased how it turned out though. What you have done in this video is the type of thing I am aiming at and I really appreciate the time and effort you have taken to put it out. I'm starting with the older Tamiya armour kits from the late sixties, early seventies as they are great value, especially with the couple of discount vouchers I was able to use. First off is the Tamiya Panzer Kampfwagen 2. Also have the Kampfwagen 4, Leopard and Panther in line. Anyway I've waffled on enough. Best wishes from a new subscriber from the UK.
David, thanks for watching the video and welcome back to the hobby! Its always great to hear about people returning regardless of the time off they've spent. Those older Tamiya kits are still pretty good, so I think that is a brilliant place to start! I wish you luck in your modeling endeavors and hope to see you around the channel more often!
Very well done with the diorama, I quite like it. I was just wondering if you could give some advice on what are the basic materials a person needs to create such dioramas. I have built and painted a couple of vehicles and i wouldn't mind creating little dioramas for them. Hope your channel grows in the future!
Sure thing, most of the tools and materials in this video are ones that I would use often on a diorama, but at the base level, you'll need something to build up the diorama on, in this case I used a block of Styrofoam, but it would be a piece of wood, a picture frame, any hard surface really. Depending on the type of terrain you'd want to do, you may need some sort of plaster and dirt/sand/gravel. As for vegetation, that's going to be a little more difficult, as it will be very specific on where your diorama takes place, but there are websites out there dedicated to selling vegetation in various scales. I would say those would be the basic materials.
Great work! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Omg wow mate amazing!!!!!!
Thank you!
Very, very well done. Just curious, why not lightly airbrush the tall weeds a light brown? I remember one of the “10 commandments” of diorama building is to “paint everything”.
Honestly, I hadn't really considered painting the tall grass, I had picked out the twin specifically because I liked the color, but perhaps it could add a better sense of depth if I did.
Great job!!!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video, extremely helpful on my next dio. Great work!
Thanks for watching and good luck on your project!
Great Diorama 👍
Thank you 👍
Very well done, this turned out great! 👊👍👊
Thank you 👍
I'm going to something similar, this has really helped with my plan. Thank you! Stunning diorama.
That’s awesome! Good luck with your build, glad I could be a little help!
Thanks for your video
Most welcome!
The turret markings suggest that it is a command tank and as such should carry an extra "star" aerial on the rear deck. Great work by the way
Thats interesting, I wasn't aware of that. I'll have to consider adding that. Thanks for the info!
very nice work, gave me ideas as well that i can use for one of mine. i think i will vary the heights of grass and maybe add in more colours to give depth.....i like how you scrubbed the foam base....when i think that mine would be on wood, your dio gives me reason to use the hard foam.....a lot lighter weight...great stuff here and yeah....artistic license trumps authenticity...thats for the rivet counters
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the foam is nice when it comes to saving some weight. Good luck with your build!
Fantastic looking dio,not sure i'd have the patience to do all those tufts of grass,but it looks amazing 👍
Thank you! You know, applying the tufts wasn't the difficult part, it was cutting, tying, and separating them that was rough, I didn't really show that part...
EXCELLENT WORK!.....but this jumps out, - where's the intake screens?....
The kit didn't come with any Photo Etch and my knowledge of Panzers is limited that I didn't think to look for any aftermarket.
@@HammerheadModelMaking The Tamiya early Stug comes with the photo-etch screens. Also, many other kits, with turret bins, like M1 Abrams, M60's, etc., include enough fine mesh that you could use the left-overs from them. Also, most fabric & art supply stores have something that would work.
But in this piece here, your weathering, stowage, details, are SO GOOD, and I'm so impressed, so I had to mention the screens.
You should be VERY HAPPY with this one!
Hi very nice work it looks amazing
But one thing when i tried to open the video how to make the tall grass it isnt working
Shoot, looks like he may have taken down his video, thats unfortunate.
@@HammerheadModelMaking its okay keep up the good work i love your content
Absolutely incredible!!! 😍 i need one!! 😂
I do commission work 😉
Just saw this thumbnail pop up on UA-cam. I was going to mention the date issues with Kursk and Panzserfausts, but you already got that!👍😉 I like that you try to stick to historical accuracy. This is a well executed an wonderful diorama. 👏👏👏Had to subscribe. 👍😉
I appreciate the sub, thanks for watching. I generally try to maintain historical accuracy when doing my kits, or at least plausible accuracy, this one did slip by me though, but I'm still happy with the final result!
@@HammerheadModelMaking So you should be.👍😉
Great work man! Really beautiful. But i have a question for you: what airbrush are you using? I mean what nozzle. I have one with 0,2 nozzle and I'm not very happy with it. Is the nozzle too small,or i don't know how to use it? Great videos!
Thank you. I am using an Iwata Eclipse with a .5 nozzle. I don't normally use a .2 nozzle, but I understand the paint needs to be really thin to flow correctly.
@@HammerheadModelMaking Thanks a bunch! Yes,i have problems whit the flow. Great work with the diorama with the panzer 3! Much i have learned.
@@80GhostDog Thank you, I'm glad the video has been helpful!
Love the dio, but...the Panzerfaust 60 didnt go into production until 1944. The smaller 30 saw limited use in late 1943 but their use in Kursk was very limited. :(
Yeah, I've since learned my mistake with the Panzerfaust. So, I'll just say "loosely based on" the battle of Kursk now. Thanks for watching!
Personally I think if you where trying to give off the impression of the wounded being done with everything they would of been using the roads for least resistance not caring about the vehicles and the fresh troops would of been going trough the hassle of walking trough the tall grass but I loved how it turned out especially the tank commander looking at the wounded to see the battle ahead of him.
Interesting take, I hadn’t considered that. I’ll keep that in mind for future projects, thanks for watching!
You could just say it's from the later battles in the second half of 1943, such as the Battle for the Dneiper, by which point they'd introduced Panzerfausts, I think. The long grass looks like Ukraine, and the remnants from the Zitadelle offensive were likely still in the field by that time, when the Germans were on the defensive.
Very true, I hadn't considered that. Thanks for the suggestion!
VERY COOL.
Thank you!
Nice!
Thanks!
I wanna get into this hobby so bad but i have no clue how to start. Is there any tips on how someone can get started!?
Well, its going to largely depend on where you live and what you have access to, but the bare minimum by way of tools are the following:
1. Hobby Knife (Xacto brand works well)
2. Plastic cement (I recommend Tamiya Thin Cement if you can get it)
3. A model kit (obviously) I recommend starting with something inexpensive. Airfix has kits that are perfect for starting out. Their 1:72 scale spitfire or mustang are both cheap good kits. Alternatively, you can get some 1:72 scale Tamiya kits for just a little more, and are great kits.
4. Paint brushes, I recommend getting a small variety pack that comes with 5-10 brushes of different sizes/types
5. Paint. There are a huge range of paints you can choose from, I would stick with acrylic paints, like Vallejo paints, since they are pretty easy to work with, brush on nicely, and clean up with water.
Thats really all you need to get started. Build a few kits, see if you like it. If you do, you can start adding more complex tools and techniques to your tool belt. Remember to just have fun with it, that might seem obvious, but the temptation to compare yourself with what you see on youtube can be difficult for some one new to the hobby who doesn't like the results they get at the beginning. Like many other hobbies, it take time and practice to become proficient. Most of all, don't give up if you aren't happy with the way your first model turns out. Trust me, we've all been there. Each kit you build will see an improvement over the last. Just keep at it.
Brett
Absolutely spectacular I'm looking at doing something similar but with 1/72 scale. Trying to find figures that convey what I'm after is just really hard here in the UK, especially in 1/72 scale. I'm wanting to set it at the beginning of Operation Barbarossa in the opening months of the Germans heading east. Again brilliant work and will definitely be watching your other videos. Best wishes from the UK
Thanks for watching, I can imagine that it would be difficult to find good figures in 72nd scale. It can be difficult in 35th scale, and that's a common scale for that type of figure. Have you looked into 3d printing? If you have access to a 3D printer, cgtrader.com has some amazing files for German WW2 soldiers in a variety of poses. I've already purchased a few myself for some up coming projects. Just a thought.
Cheers to the UK!
Brett
@@HammerheadModelMaking I am very much looking at getting a Resin 3d printer in the next couple of months as I've seen some amazing creations that people have made with them and being able to create accessories and parts for their vehicles. Thanks for the website link I will pop on there and have a look.
@@Swanston33 I'll tell you, I'm in the middle of printing out some new tracks for a Panther I've been working on. My cat, ate the original tracks, not just took a little bite, I'm talking bit into every single track link, and destroyed a good portion of them! I happened upon a free STL for Panther tracks, so I test printed a few links. No changes or anything, right off the printer it dropped right onto the drive sprocket and fit perfectly. Now, I'm just taking my time printing out about 30 links at a time, soon I'll have fully articulated tracks with more detail than the originals. In my opinion, a 3d Printer is well worth the price!
@@HammerheadModelMaking Oh wow, that brings a new direction to "the dog ate my homework" the cat ate my plastic model kit haha. My cat would definitely do the same after throwing it off the table of course. my black labrador would then probably sniff it and work out it isn't edible and just lay on it as he sleeps on anything! I've been eyeing up 3d printers for a while and definitely decided with a resin 3d printer as they seem leaps and bounds better for detail than using filament printer, especially in the scale I usually try to work in. When I was a kid I always made 1/35 scale models. I really enjoy making Dioramas and 1/35 scale dioramas do take up a fair bit of space. Can I ask what 3d printer did you end up going for in the end? I've been looking at reviews of the Elegoo Mars 2 pro
@@Swanston33 Sure thing, I have the AnyCubic Photon M3. I managed to snag it on sale on Amazon, but even still, I think it's good for it's price. I got it mainly because it has a slightly larger build area than some of the others in the same price range. That was important to me, but the quality is extremely high! Very happy with it. I do hear good things about the Elegoo Mars, so I believe that would be a viable choice as well.
Nice 👍
Thanks ✌
Class act
Thank you!
cool
Cheers mate!
Trivia :.....Did you know that SS Panzer Schwere 13th Kompanie LSSAH during the Battle of Kursk in Juli 1943, ( that most know that they had 17 Tiger l tank's ) as well as a single platoon of 5 Panzer lll's ?
Mount's 1300, 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340.
I honestly had no idea!
@@HammerheadModelMaking Yes the primal task of the Panzer lll's within the 13th Heavy Tiger l company. Was for the Light platoon,to reconnaissance ahead of the advance, protect the flank of the Tiger's and knock out any Anti-Tank Gun's.
The Light Platoon was with the SS Panzer Schwere 13th Kompanie LSSAH also during the Battle of Kharkov Feb-Mar 43 when the unit was known as the SS Panzer schwere 4th Kompanie LSSAH.
In which SS Untersturmfuhrer Michael Wittmann was the platoon commander of the Panzer lll ausf J's.....in mount "4L1".
The SS Panzer Schwere 4th Kompanie LSSAH was renamed the 13th Kompanie in May 1943..... sadly did away with it's Panzer lll's after transferring to Italy.....post the Battle of Kursk.....the unit becoming a full complement of 27 Tiger l tank's of five Tiger's in each of the 5 platoon's of the 13th Kompanie LSSAH. new resupplying starting in August 1943.
@@JarlVikingr Thanks man, I appreciate the additional context and information, the Battle of Kursk is an area I don't have a lot of experience with, so this is informative.
What kits do you use in this? I wonder
I used the Tamiya Panzer 3 and Dragon Wounded German Infantry.
Really an panzerfaust in the battle of Kursk? Seems a bit too early for that. The Panzerfaust 30 was introduced in troop service on August 30st 1943. And on your Diorama the larger Panzerfaust 60 is shown , which was introduced in early 1944.
Yes, you are correct, and as I mention in the video, I was made aware of my mistake and acknowledge that I failed to do thorough research leading up to this project.
@@HammerheadModelMaking sorry, viewed it without sound during a train ride.
@@steffenrosmus9177 No worries man!
Looks like garden string 🤷🏻♂️
Avoid parallelism at all cost!
Normally I do, but I’m happy with how this turned out.
Could just be a tank that took part in the battle of Kursk and wasn’t repainted. And the scenery… well a lot of Russia looks the same.
There you go, new head canon.
Все конечно красиво,но если это Курск,то ограда в поле,столбики с веревочкий-это лишнее,от слова совсем!Не делают так в России,это в америках ваших с европами так могут поля оградить,но не в России.
И если дорога сквозь поле идет,то где обочина?! Так плотно не сеют.
Все эти детали слишком в глаза бросаются,чтоб ими пренебрегать...
Thank you for the feed back, this is good information to know, perhaps I will think about adjusting the diorama. Thank you for watching!
This diorama looks amazing! And not to be rude, but the Pamzerfaust would not see action until 1 years later, in 1944. By the way, I'm using your Panzer III as a reference for building one of my own along with Tamiya's set of Panzergrenadier figures.
Thank you, and you're not rude, I didn't do enough research about the panzerfaust when planning out the diorama. Thanks for watching and good luck with your build!
Just found your channel. I really enjoy your work and I really enjoy your style of video. New subscriber here!
Thanks for the subscription Hotdog and I'm glad you enjoy the videos!