dioramas
This scene takes place on a French airfield in 1940 and is called 'Rendezvous at the Junkers' where crew members meet up next to their Junkers JU 88 A-1 (belonging to 7./KG 54 Totenkopf) and discuss their experiences. A mechanic with toolbox is on it's way to his assignment and a guard with dog has a little chat with a serviceman.
This 1/144 scale diorama called 'Patrolling the sea' displays a so called Kriegsfischkutter from the German Navy navigating the waters around Norway. These small ships were armed and equipped to perform a variety of roles including minesweeping, anti-submarine warfare, patrol, and convoy escort.
This particular Chi-Ha tank of the 1st Tank Division was driving along the road, when suddenly it was engaged by two anti tank guns.
A Churchill AVRE of the 79th Armoured Division has arrived to place a bridge on a crossing where the previous bridge has been destroyed. Meanwhile British soldiers leave their Bren Carrier to secure the area.
This ‘Bren carrier’ is part of the British 3rd Infantry Division, which took part in operations in the Netherlands during the later part of the war. The crew is taking in the sight, enjoying a little bit of peace before moving on with the patrol.
This diorama displays the British Expeditionary Force in France during the 1940 campaign. An A10 Cruiser tank is entering the village, where a Scamell Pioneer truck has parked further up the road to assist in clearing mines and setting up the communication lines for command.
A DUKW (or Duck) has arrived at the vulcanic beach of Iwo Jima. The U.S. Marines jump out to see if the vehicle can be moved up the beach.
A Panzer IV from the 20th Pz.Div. drives over a bridge made by the engineers. It’s the first time that a tank makes use of this bridge, so the bystanders look closely if the construction will hold the weight.
This scene depicts one of the challenging battles that took place in the bocage regions of Northern France. German Fallschirmjägers tried to utilise the terrain to make life difficult for the allied forces.
A Ki-61 Hien is getting prepared to take off Chofu Airbase for another mission to hunt for enemy heavy bombers. The starter truck approaches to help start the engine and extra fuel has arrived at the scene.
A Folland Gnat belonging to RAF Valley is ready to take off in Wales. The Folland Gnat was originally developed as a light and affordable jet fighter, but went on to be used extensively by the Royal Air Force as an advanced fast jet training aircraft.
British crew members of the 2nd Household Cavalry take a rest outside of their DAC MK I. They have parked close to the field of a shepherd.
A Stug III from the 16th Panzer Division and it’s crew are glad to see that ammo and fuel has arrived with an Opel Blitz truck. After some labour the men take a break, with coffee and some rations. The next battle awaits.
This is a Bell UH-1D serving the Search and Rescue unit (SAR) in the German Air Force. This version depicts one from the Lufttransportgeschwader LTG 61 in Penzing, Germany.
During WWI a new weapon entered the battlefield, the so called tank. The Mark I entered service in August 1916, and was first used in action on the morning of 15 September 1916 during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the Somme Offensive.
A Bofors 40 mm gun is prepared to light up te sky in North Africa. These Bofors cannons were heavily used during World War II, being used as anti-aircraft guns.
This diorama displays a German Midget Submarine called the ‘Biber’ or ‘Beaver’. Armed with two externally mounted torpedoes or mines, they were intended to attack coastal shipping.
This Leopard 2A6 is on the move, while it’s tank crew is scanning the area, looking for potential targets.
This scene displays a Jagdpanzer IV of the 2nd Panzer Division on the move in Normandy.
A British mechanic stands proudly next to a Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIa from No. 19 Sqn. This plane will be made ready to defend the skies during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
This diorama displays German Airfield Ground Crew preparing a Junkers Ju 87 B-2 Stuka from 3./SG 2 Immelmann.
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