Completed. Spanner's 'Sniper' G.B. Flush 'im out...NOW!

[spanner570]

Hi all, here at last is my contribution to the G.B. 'Sniper'

It's in 1/72 scale.

The farm buildings are all out of my imagination and built of polystyrene. To get the scale something like I marked around a figure the size of a doorway, the rest I just used my 'eye' until it looked something like right. I won't go through the build as I did that in the opening 'Sniper' description. Suffice to say that it's been great fun to do and a new experience for me to boot!

O.K., the story:-

The American Infantry having landed in Normandy are pushing inland. They have come across a derilict farm and as they approached one of their number has been shot by a sniper. He survived, but has been evacuated to the rear.

The Squad leader has ordered his men to surround the building and "Flush 'im out...NOW!'

They know roughly where he is, so have all the entrances covered prior to storming the place.

The sniper, up in the barn rafters, has seen what is happening. Realising he is surrounded and fearing the Americans will show no mercy for shooting one of their men, he has taken his pistol and killed himself.........

Here are a selection of pictures of the incident. I have included a few in colour.

I hope you like it as much as I enjoyed making it! All comments and suggestions (as long as they are humanly possible!) are more than welcome.

Cheers all and thanks for looking,

Ron

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[Caledonia]

Hi Ron, Spectacular, you certainly have a sharp eye for detail, 5 Star from me. Happy new year Derek

 

[Ian M]

That Ron is the best Diorama that you have made without a doubt. Don't get me wrong the others have been great, but this one blows them off the table.

Well done Ron.

Ian M

 

[phalinmegob]

can i give more than five stars......

 

[yak face]

Only one suggestion ron, crack open a can of boddies and give yourself a huge pat on the back, this is just so good words fail me! all the best to you and mrs ron for the new year! cheers matey tony

 

[spanner570]

Thanks ever so much for the great posts and the big 5. I really do appreciate all your very nice comments....

I must confess to being well happy with the finished model.

Perhaps the pictures could have been a tad sharper mind...not to worry.

Thanks Tony and all the best to you and Helen from me and 'er indoors!

Indeed best wishes to all.....

Cheers,

Ron

 

[papa 695]

A GREAT build Ron well worth 5 big stars the diorama's stunning and the photography is also great well done Ron and a happy new year to you and your family

 

[Gern]

Superb stuff young Ron! ***** from me too.

Gern

 

[treyzx10r]

Another great job Ron ,lots going on to draw you in a 5 star result ,cheers Trey

 

[Sky Raider]

Hey Ron, i missed this thread, happening a lot lately lol. Outstanding acheivement award on its way. Top marks mate *****

Andy

 

[Polux]

Hi Ron.

What a GREAT Job, it's perfect!!! Big 5* sure!!

Happy new year!!

Polux

 

[stona]

Brilliant!

It really draws you into the story.

I love the piccies but any chance of one showing the overall layout?

Cheers

Steve

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Outstanding Ron, i just don't know what to look at. Love it mate, big five.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Thanks fellas for the great posts. I'm chuffed you all like this diorama.....

John, "Shoulders back, luvverly boy!"

You can all blame Steve (stona) for the inclusion of these general shots of the dio. It's nice that you want to see more photos Steve. I took them this morning when the sun, at last, was just popping up over the fields. I think it gives the pictures a sort of 'Dawn' Raid' look about them.

I hope you like the selection.

Cheers,

Ron

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[Centurion3RTR]

I've said it once and i'll say it again, 'outstanding Ron'. You're right, it does have a 'Dawn' Raid' look about it mate. I think they need to be quick though, i can hear a Tiger coming.

And thanks for the quote too, 'Move yerselves, move yerselves!'

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

cheers John, glad you like these latest pictures.....

You can blame Steve (stona) for their inclusion. I just hope he thinks to look in and have a blimp!

"Lah dee dah Gunner Graham...You!"

Cheers,

Ron

 

[colin m]

The pics in the early morning sun are brilliant. Your work comes to life, truly brilliant. and of course 5 * rated.

Colin M.....

 

[Plastickitbasher]

simply stunning

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the 5 Colin, great stuff...Hope to see you at Cosford later this year.

David, thanks to you too for the compliment, glad you like it.

Cheers,

Ron

 

[geegad]

It reminds me of so many old war films in in a few pictures truly beautiful peace of work here on all levels 10/10 all the way

Geegad