Out2gtcha Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Cool, I like it Erwin! Im curious to see what this project will look like when completed........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Still some minor things to be added (outside metal steps) but the main build is done. I added a figure to give you an idea of the size. The FLAK-emplacement is also done... Edited September 14, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 The PAK bunker is ready for painting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Erwin, after our email exchange the other day, i checked this thread more thoroughly and i must say i'm impressed. Your knowledge of construction and background of these structures is very good, and it shows in all the parts you made untill now, good show. greetz, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) All the bunkers are painted.Finding the correct shade wasn't easy.It's a mix of several grays.Once placed in the diorama surounded with sand I'm sure they will look OK. Note that the PAK 40 is also inside the bunker. Edited September 24, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Looks good to go for me ! Great work......Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) When I was doing the lay-out for the dio,I found an rather empty space.I decided to make one of the most used MG position.The Tobruk bunker. Edited September 27, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) I've made the dioramabase.(112 cm x 61 cm) This should be roughly 110 m X 55 m of Atlantikwall. To give you an idea of the size,I've added the bunker lay-out and placed some obstacles. Edited October 5, 2012 by Erwin TaffyMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) I've been bussy making the trenches.These will be covered with brickwork later. Picture taken from the German side this time. Edited October 18, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 The brickwork is done... Hogzilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) Erwin, Great updates and good work. Thank you. As info. I made the trenches from bricks as they were during the war at Ostend (where I live) I used "new bricks" for my dio as it depicts the Atlantikwall when newly build. Edited October 26, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Added the anti tank obstacles and filled the spaces with styrofoam to preshape the dunes. ( I ran out of obstacles.So the two missing behind the front trench will be added later) Edited October 30, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Erwin, Last night I saw a snippet of a documentary that they were advertising on TV. And guess what , the subject was trenches and tunnels during WWI etc..I am looking forward to it.. I think you won't be able to get it where you are but I do believe it is on channel 5 in the UK. LOOKS INTERESTING and when they showed I thought of your Atlantikwall, as it showed similar structures.. FYI. MARU 5137. Nice to hear that my work does capture the reality a bit. Not that difficult for me.I only have to walk 1 Km from my home and I am at the Atlantikwall where I get my insperation from. Edited November 4, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Stareted with the sand.This is made from woodpulp mixed with water and wallpaperglue. Once dried it stays in that color.No extra painting. The spaces between the dragonsteeth and top of pillbox dry faster as the layer is less . Edited November 7, 2012 by Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Marvelous piece of sculpture you're doing here, Erwin. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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